Abstract
The use of aptamers as targeting molecules has revolutionized nanomedicine. Aptamers are short oligonucleotides or peptides that can be used as targeting ligands against numerous targets. Aptamers are versatile moieties that can be used both in therapeutic and targeting applications. Aptamers bind to the target in a process that is similar to the lock and key mechanism. There are numerous reports on the use of aptamers as targeting moieties for imaging and drug delivery applications. In this review, we would like to give a comprehensive report on aptamers, its properties and the developments in aptamer mediated drug delivery in the recent years.
Keywords: Nanomedicine, Aptamers, Targeting, Nanotherapy.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
Title:Aptamers in Targeted Nanotherapy
Volume: 15 Issue: 12
Author(s): Anila Mathew, Toru Maekawa and D. Sakthikumar
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Keywords: Nanomedicine, Aptamers, Targeting, Nanotherapy.
Abstract: The use of aptamers as targeting molecules has revolutionized nanomedicine. Aptamers are short oligonucleotides or peptides that can be used as targeting ligands against numerous targets. Aptamers are versatile moieties that can be used both in therapeutic and targeting applications. Aptamers bind to the target in a process that is similar to the lock and key mechanism. There are numerous reports on the use of aptamers as targeting moieties for imaging and drug delivery applications. In this review, we would like to give a comprehensive report on aptamers, its properties and the developments in aptamer mediated drug delivery in the recent years.
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Mathew Anila, Maekawa Toru and Sakthikumar D., Aptamers in Targeted Nanotherapy, Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry 2015; 15 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1568026615666150413153525
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1568026615666150413153525 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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