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Polymer Nanoparticles in Medical Applications—Future Directions.

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Τίτλος: Polymer Nanoparticles in Medical Applications—Future Directions.
Συγγραφείς: Zawidlak-Węgrzyńska, Barbara, Rydz, Joanna
Πηγή: Nanomaterials (2079-4991); May2026, Vol. 16 Issue 10, p630, 39p
Θεματικοί όροι: Targeted drug delivery, Nanomedicine, Nanoparticles, Regenerative medicine, Drug delivery systems, Surfaces (Technology), Thermoresponsive polymers, Translational research
Περίληψη: Polymer-based nanoparticle systems have emerged as a versatile platform for advancing precision medicine by enabling controlled, targeted, and multifunctional drug delivery. This narrative review synthesizes recent progress in the design, functionalization, and clinical translation of polymer-based nanoparticles, with a focused scope on drug delivery, diagnostics, theranostics, nanosponges, and regenerative medicine. Specifically, it highlights three key insights: (i) surface engineering strategies, including ligand conjugation and stealth coatings, substantially enhance targeting specificity and reduce off-target toxicity; (ii) stimulus-responsive polymers enable spatiotemporally controlled drug release, improving therapeutic outcomes in complex disease microenvironments; and (iii) integration with artificial intelligence (AI) supports the rational design of personalized nanomedicines based on patient-specific molecular profiles. The innovative nature of this review lies in its comprehensive approach, which combines material design parameters with clinical outcomes and the barriers to implementation. Despite significant progress, serious challenges remain, including scalable and reproducible manufacturing, regulatory harmonization, and comprehensive long-term biosafety assessment. In the future, the priority should be to develop reliable manufacturing processes, a harmonized regulatory framework, and data-driven, clinically validated design methodologies. Overall, polymer-based nanoparticles are poised to redefine targeted therapy, but their clinical impact will depend on bridging the gap between laboratory innovation and scalable, safe, and personalized medical applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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