Abstract
The current chapter discusses targeting macrophages with solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) loaded with drugs and genetic material. Macrophages are the key cells and play a crucial role in the maintenance of homeostasis, tissue maintenance, and also the immune system. Targeting macrophages to deliver drugs and genes is an important aspect in the development of delivery systems in the treatment of infections involving macrophages such as leishmaniasis, tuberculosis, and cancers related to lungs. Solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) are the emerging nanocarriers to deliver drugs and genes to the target cells, and the application of SLNs to deliver drugs and genetic materials to macrophages is a promising approach to follow. The properties of SLNs and various types of methods of preparation are discussed in this chapter along with the application of SLNs in targeting macrophages. Also, the current scenario of SLNs' application for targeted therapy to enhance its targetability and internalization is discussed in this chapter.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Macrophage Targeted Delivery Systems |
| Subtitle of host publication | Basic Concepts and Therapeutic Applications |
| Publisher | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 203-224 |
| Number of pages | 22 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030841645 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9783030841638 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 22-02-2022 |
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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine
- Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics(all)
- General Biochemistry,Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Immunology and Microbiology
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