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Particle-based technologies for osteoarthritis detection and therapy

Drug Delivery and Translational Research volume 6, pages 132–147 (2016)Cite this article

Abstract

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease characterized by degradation of joints with the development of painful osteophytes in the surrounding tissues. Currently, there are a limited number of treatments for this disease, and many of these only provide temporary, palliative relief. In this review, we discuss particle-based drug delivery systems that can provide targeted and sustained delivery of imaging and therapeutic agents to OA-affected sites. We focus on technologies such as polymeric micelles and nano-/microparticles, liposomes, and dendrimers for their potential treatment and/or diagnosis of OA. Several promising studies are highlighted, motivating the continued development of delivery technologies to improve treatments for OA.

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Kavanaugh, T.E., Werfel, T.A., Cho, H. et al. Particle-based technologies for osteoarthritis detection and therapy. Drug Deliv. and Transl. Res. 6, 132–147 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-015-0234-2

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-015-0234-2

Keywords

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Drug delivery
  • Controlled release
  • Drug targeting