Dendrimers as Nanocarriers for the Delivery of Drugs Obtained from Natural Products

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Abstract

Natural products have proven their value as drugs that can be therapeutically beneficial in the treatment of various diseases. However, most natural products have low solubility and poor bioavailability, which pose significant challenges. To solve these issues, several drug nanocarriers have been developed. Among these methods, dendrimers have emerged as vectors for natural products due to their superior advantages, such as a controlled molecular structure, narrow polydispersity index, and the availability of multiple functional groups. This review summarizes current knowledge on the structures of dendrimer-based nanocarriers for natural compounds, with a particular focus on applications in alkaloids and polyphenols. Additionally, it highlights the challenges and perspectives for future development in clinical therapy.

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An, H., Deng, X., Wang, F., Xu, P., & Wang, N. (2023, May 1). Dendrimers as Nanocarriers for the Delivery of Drugs Obtained from Natural Products. Polymers. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15102292

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