Polymeric micelles as drug-delivery systems in cancer: challenges and opportunities

Nanomedicine (Lond). 2021 Aug;16(18):1541-1544. doi: 10.2217/nnm-2021-0081. Epub 2021 Jun 25.

Abstract

Tweetable abstract Micelles are nanocarriers for hydrophobic chemotherapeutic drugs. This editorial discusses the current status of preclinical micellar research and sheds light on the possibility of their clinical translation.

Keywords: amphiphilic polymer; block copolymers; chemotherapeutic agents; nanocarriers; polymeric micelles.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Carriers
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Humans
  • Micelles*
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Polymers

Substances

  • Drug Carriers
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Polyethylene Glycols