Beyond the Maze: Recent Advancements in Molecular and Cellular Tethered Drug Delivery Systems

Assay Drug Dev Technol. 2024 May 8. doi: 10.1089/adt.2024.025. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

The relentless pursuit of precision medicine has catalyzed the development of molecular and cellular tethered drug delivery systems, a burgeoning field that stands to redefine the paradigms of therapeutic delivery. This review encapsulates the cutting-edge advancements within this domain, emphasizing the engineering of molecular tethers and cellular vectors designed to ferry therapeutics directly to their target sites with unparalleled specificity and efficiency. By exploiting the unique biochemical signatures of disease states, these systems promise a substantial reduction in off-target effects and an enhancement in drug bioavailability, thereby mitigating the systemic side effects that are often associated with conventional drug therapies. Through a synthesis of recent research findings, this review highlights the innovative approaches being explored in the design and application of these tethered systems, ranging from nanotechnology-based solutions to genetically engineered cellular carriers. The potential of these systems to provide targeted therapy for a wide array of diseases, including cancer, autoimmune disorders, and neurological conditions, is thoroughly examined. This abstract aims to provide a succinct overview of the current state and future prospects of molecular and cellular tethered drug delivery systems in advancing the frontiers of precision medicine.

Keywords: autoimmune disorders; bioengineering; cancer treatment; cellular drug delivery; molecular tethers; nanotechnology; neurological conditions; precision medicine; targeted therapy; therapeutic efficacy.

Publication types

  • Review