Sofía Peñaloza, Rodrigo Rozas, Andrés Núñez-Salinas, Rodrigo Pérez, Andrea Ortiz, Javier Morales, Francisco Arriagada
{"title":"Tableting of nanoparticle-based formulations for oral delivery: Enhancing biopharmaceutical performance.","authors":"Sofía Peñaloza, Rodrigo Rozas, Andrés Núñez-Salinas, Rodrigo Pérez, Andrea Ortiz, Javier Morales, Francisco Arriagada","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00606-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00606-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This review critically examines the integration of nanocarriers into oral tablet formulations, focusing on compaction strategies, excipient selection, and the impact of nanosystem properties on manufacturability, drug release, and biopharmaceutical performance.</p><p><strong>Literature search: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was conducted in PubMed and Web of Science to identify peer-reviewed publications reporting oral tablet formulations based on nanocarriers, including polymeric nanoparticles, liposomes, mesoporous silica nanoparticles (MSNs), dendrimers, and hybrid or lipid-based nanosystems. Relevant data on formulation strategies, compression methods, excipients, in vitro and in vivo performance, and critical quality attributes were extracted and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After removing duplicates and assessing relevance, 40 studies were selected for in-depth review. Polymeric nanoparticles consistently enhanced controlled release, with chitosan, polylactide acid, and casein-based systems enabling mucoadhesion or delayed dissolution. Silica-based nanocarriers, particularly MSNs, enhanced powder flow and tablet hardness when used within an optimal concentration range, whereas higher loadings negatively affected compressibility. Lipid nanoparticles and self-emulsifying systems facilitated immediate or sustained release while improving drug solubility. Freeze-drying, spray drying, and 3D printing were pivotal for stabilizing sensitive carriers. Hybrid systems, including metal-organic frameworks and chitosomes, provided tailored release and pharmacokinetic enhancement. Challenges included aggregation, poor flow, mechanical fragility, and regulatory limitations, though advances in excipient engineering, smart coatings, and manufacturing technologies are mitigating these barriers.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nanocarrier-based tablets are a promising frontier for improving oral drug delivery, offering controlled release, enhanced bioavailability, and potential for multifunctionality. While nanocrystal-based products dominate the market, newer nanosystems show increasing promise. Future directions include personalized therapies, oral delivery of biologics, and integration of multifunctional nanocarriers enabled by emerging technologies such as 3D printing and stimuli-responsive coatings.</p>","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13149836/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147834733","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy, Nisreen M Saleh, Ozodbek Nematov, Mirza R Baig, Dhara N Patel, Priya Priyadarshini Nayak, Neeraj Bainsal, Gunjan Singh, Tina Saeed Basunduwah, Istabraq H Badr
{"title":"Engineering microspheres for breast cancer: integrating tumor modeling, diagnostics, and targeted treatment.","authors":"Amr Ali Mohamed Abdelgawwad El-Sehrawy, Nisreen M Saleh, Ozodbek Nematov, Mirza R Baig, Dhara N Patel, Priya Priyadarshini Nayak, Neeraj Bainsal, Gunjan Singh, Tina Saeed Basunduwah, Istabraq H Badr","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00602-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00602-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13136450/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147812096","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The NLRP3 inflammasome in osteoarthritis: a systematic review of traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine efficacy and underlying mechanisms.","authors":"Virginia Njoki Kamau, Jae-Hong Kim, Gihyun Lee","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00604-2","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00604-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint condition mostly affecting the knees characterized by cartilage degradation, synovial inflammation, and chronic pain, with limited effective treatments with minimal side effects. Traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine (TCIM), such as numerous medicinal plants, acupuncture, and folk herbalism, among others, have been historically used to treat symptoms associated with OA, which include joint pain, stiffness, and inflammation. Several herbs and their bioactive constituents have shown potential to modulate key inflammatory pathways like the NLRP3 inflammasome, which is an important regulator of innate immune responses in OA pathophysiology.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This review aims to investigate the underlying mechanisms and potential of TCIM to alleviate OA-related pain by modulating the NLRP3 inflammasome.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Cochrane Library, Embase, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science by using a set of MESH and relevant keywords like \"NLRP3\", \"TCIM\", \"OA\", and \"Animal\" for articles published from January 2000 to August 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-two in vivo studies met the inclusion criteria for the systematic review, and 21 studies for the meta-analysis. Across these studies, TCIM interventions consistently reduced NLRP3, IL-1β, IL-18, and Caspase-1 expression compared with OA controls. Pooled effects were consistently moderate-to-large across all molecular, with low between-study heterogeneity (I² ≈ 0%). Subgroup analyses by OA model, intervention type, and species indicated broadly similar directions of effect.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>TCIM shows potential therapeutic approaches for managing OA-related pain by targeting the NLRP3 inflammasome in preclinical OA models. Further research should investigate the clinical translation of these findings to address the unmet need for effective analgesics in OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13125686/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147765082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Silymarin sensitizes human colorectal cancer cells to 5-ALA-mediated photodynamic therapy by enhancing cytotoxicity and apoptotic signaling in vitro.","authors":"JingJing Zhao, Ying Liu, YanPing Zhang, Qin Jiang","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00597-y","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00597-y","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-04-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13076711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147670962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chemical profiling and biological activities of the medicinal macrofungus Coriolopsis gallica: volatile, non-volatile, and fatty acid composition with antioxidant and in silico-supported anti-inflammatory properties.","authors":"Roukia Zatout, Ouided Benslama, Chaima Zatout, Stefania Garzoli","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00600-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00600-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13032999/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147572671","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Cardoso Melo, Camila Castro da Silva, Thainá Dos Santos Dantas, Janaina Carla Barbosa Machado, Mágda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares
{"title":"Amorphous solid dispersions as a strategy to enhance the bioavailability and stability of formulations containing plant active ingredients: An integrative review.","authors":"Maria Eduarda de Oliveira Cardoso Melo, Camila Castro da Silva, Thainá Dos Santos Dantas, Janaina Carla Barbosa Machado, Mágda Rhayanny Assunção Ferreira, Luiz Alberto Lira Soares","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00594-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00594-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12968122/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147375899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Assessment of potential drug interactions in rheumatology: a comparative study of decision support software.","authors":"Yeliz Şahin, Huri Beyza Yildirim, Helin Okumuş, Merve Çakmak, Yunus Emre Ayhan, Betül Özgan, Senem Şaş, Muhammed Yunus Bektay","doi":"10.1007/s40199-026-00595-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s40199-026-00595-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":10888,"journal":{"name":"DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2026-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12957740/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147347648","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}