Mitochondria-targeted nanomedicines for cardiovascular applications

Nanomedicine (Lond). 2023 Dec;18(28):2101-2104. doi: 10.2217/nnm-2023-0321. Epub 2023 Dec 7.

Abstract

Tweetable abstract Mitochondria are increasingly a target for drug delivery in cardiovascular diseases. This editorial describes how a nanomedicine approach may improve drug potency and efficacy in a safe and controlled manner.

Keywords: adenosine triphosphate; heart failure; ischemia/reperfusion injury; mitochondria; nanoparticles; reactive oxygen species.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Heart
  • Mitochondria
  • Nanomedicine*
  • Nanoparticles*