Glycolysis-based drug delivery nanosystems for therapeutic use in tumors and applications

Biomed Pharmacother. 2023 Sep:165:115009. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115009. Epub 2023 Jun 19.

Abstract

Tumor cells are able to use glycolysis to produce energy under hypoxic conditions, and even under aerobic conditions, they rely mainly on glycolysis for energy production, the Warburg effect. Conventional tumor therapeutic drugs are unidirectional, lacking in targeting and have limited therapeutic effect. The development of a large number of nanocarriers and targeted glycolysis for the treatment of tumors has been extensively investigated in order to improve the therapeutic efficacy. This paper reviews the research progress of nanocarriers based on targeting key glycolytic enzymes and related transporters, and combines nanocarrier systems with other therapeutic approaches to provide a new strategy for targeted glycolytic treatment of tumors, providing a theoretical reference for achieving efficient targeted treatment of tumors.

Keywords: Glycolysis; Nano-drug delivery system; Targeted therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents* / administration & dosage
  • Antineoplastic Agents* / pharmacology
  • Glucose Transport Proteins, Facilitative / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Hexokinase / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Humans
  • Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System* / administration & dosage
  • Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System* / pharmacology
  • Neoplasms* / drug therapy
  • Phosphofructokinases / antagonists & inhibitors
  • Warburg Effect, Oncologic* / drug effects

Substances

  • Nanoparticle Drug Delivery System
  • Glucose Transport Proteins, Facilitative
  • Hexokinase
  • Phosphofructokinases
  • Antineoplastic Agents