Chao Yan , XuChun Zhu , Yingying Ren , Shanyue Guan , Shan He , Feng Qiu , Mingzheng Huang , Xiaozhong Qu , Hongzhi Liu
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Abstract
Ischemic stroke (IS), characterized by acute cerebral vascular occlusion and narrow therapeutic windows, poses formidable clinical challenges due to the blood-brain barrier (BBB) restriction, reperfusion injury risks, and limited efficacy of conventional thrombolytic therapies. These hurdles necessitate advanced delivery systems capable of precise BBB penetration, remodeled circulation, and neuroprotection. Proteins and peptides emerge as universal biomaterials for constructing nano-delivery platforms, leveraging their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low toxicity, and receptor-specific targeting. This review systematically explores protein-based nanomaterials in stroke intervention, emphasizing material selection, fabrication strategies, and therapeutic applications. Various structural proteins are analyzed for their unique advantages in carrier design, while peptide modifications are highlighted for enhancing targeted delivery. Critical fabrication techniques are discussed to balance stability and functionality. Furthermore, the applications of protein-based nanomaterials in IS therapy are summarized. Advanced preparation and application of protein-based nanomaterials, from delivery vehicles to ligand modification, potentially prolong the therapeutic window for IS and provide effective neuroprotection.
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The International Journal of Biological Macromolecules is a well-established international journal dedicated to research on the chemical and biological aspects of natural macromolecules. Focusing on proteins, macromolecular carbohydrates, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, lignins, biological poly-acids, and nucleic acids, the journal presents the latest findings in molecular structure, properties, biological activities, interactions, modifications, and functional properties. Papers must offer new and novel insights, encompassing related model systems, structural conformational studies, theoretical developments, and analytical techniques. Each paper is required to primarily focus on at least one named biological macromolecule, reflected in the title, abstract, and text.