Nanoparticle-Mediated Drug Delivery: Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy and Minimizing Toxicity
This research focuses on developing innovative nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing adverse effects. We engineered biocompatible polymeric nanoparticles capable of encapsulating various therapeutic agents, demonstrating improved stability, prolonged circulation times, and preferential accumulation in target tissues. Surface functionalization with targeting ligands achieved unprecedented specificity in drug delivery. Our nanoparticle formulations exhibited superior tumor accumulation in preclinical cancer models, enhancing therapeutic efficacy and reducing systemic toxicity. Additionally, we developed stimuli-responsive nanoparticles for precise spatiotemporal control over drug release. These advanced delivery systems promise to improve patient outcomes and advance personalized nanomedicine.
Authors
- Amos M. Mwaura
- Andrew Waititu
- Tabitha Waithira
Institutions
- Kenyatta University (KE)
- Tallaght University Hospital (IE)
- Child Welfare Society of Kenya (KE)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2025-10-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/engproc2025109019
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.67