PLGA nanomedical consignation: A novel approach for the management of prostate cancer

Int J Pharm. 2024 Mar 5:652:123808. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2024.123808. Epub 2024 Jan 14.

Abstract

The malignancy of the prostate is a complicated ailment which impacts millions of male populations around the globe. Despite the multitude of endeavour accomplished within this domain, modalities that are involved in the ameliorative management of predisposed infirmity are still relent upon non-specific and invasive procedures, thus imposing a detrimental mark on the living standard of the individual. Also, the orchestrated therapeutic interventions are still incompetent in substantiating a robust and unabridged therapeutic end point owing to their inadequate solubility, low bioavailability, limited cell assimilation, and swift deterioration, thereby muffling the clinical application of these existing treatment modalities. Nanotechnology has been employed in an array of modalities for the medical management of malignancies. Among the assortment of available nano-scaffolds, nanocarriers composed of a bio-decomposable and hybrid polymeric material like PLGA hold an opportunity to advance as standard chemotherapeutic modalities. PLGA-based nanocarriers have the prospect to address the drawbacks associated with conventional cancer interventions, owing to their versatility, durability, nontoxic nature, and their ability to facilitate prolonged drug release. This review intends to describe the plethora of evidence-based studies performed to validate the applicability of PLGA nanosystem in the amelioration of prostate malignancies, in conjunction with PLGA focused nano-scaffold in the clinical management of prostate carcinoma. This review seeks to explore numerous evidence-based studies confirming the applicability of PLGA nanosystems in ameliorating prostate malignancies. It also delves into the role of PLGA-focused nano-scaffolds in the clinical management of prostate carcinoma, aiming to provide a comprehensive perspective on these advancements.

Keywords: Chemotherapy; Drug delivery; Nano-scaffolds; PLGA; Polymer; Prostate cancer.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nanotechnology
  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polymers
  • Prostatic Neoplasms* / drug therapy

Substances

  • Polylactic Acid-Polyglycolic Acid Copolymer
  • Polymers