Pirfenidone: a promising drug in ocular therapeutics
Pirfenidone, initially indicated for lung fibrosis, has gone beyond its original purpose, and
shown promise in eye care. This detailed review tracks its evolution from lung treatment to …
shown promise in eye care. This detailed review tracks its evolution from lung treatment to …
Polymers and their engineered analogues for ocular drug delivery: Enhancing therapeutic precision
A Biswas, S Kumar, AD Choudhury, AC Bisen… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Ocular drug delivery is constrained by anatomical and physiological barriers, necessitating
innovative solutions for effective therapy. Natural polymers like hyaluronic acid, chitosan …
innovative solutions for effective therapy. Natural polymers like hyaluronic acid, chitosan …
Multifunctional natamycin modified chondroitin sulfate eye drops with anti-inflammatory, antifungal and tissue repair functions possess therapeutic effects on fungal …
X Tian, L Zhan, X Long, J Lin, Y Zhang, J Luan… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
Fungal keratitis (FK) is recognized as a stubborn ocular condition, caused by intense fungal
invasiveness and heightened immune reaction. The glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulfate …
invasiveness and heightened immune reaction. The glycosaminoglycan chondroitin sulfate …
Colloid‐Forming Prodrug‐Hydrogel Composite Prolongs Lower Intraocular Pressure in Rodent Eyes after Subconjunctival Injection
Colloidal drug aggregates (CDAs) are challenging in drug discovery due to their
unpredictable formation and interference with screening assays. These limitations are …
unpredictable formation and interference with screening assays. These limitations are …
Synthetic peptide (DP1) functionalized graphene oxide: A biocompatible nanoformulation with broad-spectrum antibacterial and antibiofilm activity
In the present scenario, clinical success of all existing antimicrobial regimes has been
severely challenged by bacterial infections and emergence of multidrug-resistant strains …
severely challenged by bacterial infections and emergence of multidrug-resistant strains …
Advanced nanomedicines for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration
The critical and unmet medical need for novel therapeutic advancements in the treatment of
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) cannot be overstated, particularly given the aging …
age-related macular degeneration (AMD) cannot be overstated, particularly given the aging …
Utilization of Nitrogen-Doped Graphene Quantum Dots to Neutralize ROS and Modulate Intracellular Antioxidant Pathways to Improve Dry Eye Disease Therapy
Z Wu, W **a, L Ou, L Zheng, B Hou, T Pan… - International Journal …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Patients afflicted with dry eye disease (DED) experience significant discomfort. The
underlying cause of DED is the excessive accumulation of ROS on the ocular surface. Here …
underlying cause of DED is the excessive accumulation of ROS on the ocular surface. Here …
Alginate-functionalized nanoceria as ion-responsive eye drop formulation to treat corneal abrasion
In this study, we aimed to develop ion-responsive and biocompatible alginate-capped
nanoceria (Ce-ALG) for β-1, 3-glucan (ie, wound healing agent) delivery and corneal …
nanoceria (Ce-ALG) for β-1, 3-glucan (ie, wound healing agent) delivery and corneal …
Catalase-templated nanozyme-loaded microneedles integrated with polymyxin B for immunoregulation and antibacterial activity in diabetic wounds
G Cai, R Li, X Chai, X Cai, K Zheng, Y Wang… - Journal of Colloid and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Diabetic wounds are characterized by chronic trauma, with long-term non-healing attributed
to persistent inflammation and recurrent bacterial infections. Exacerbation of the …
to persistent inflammation and recurrent bacterial infections. Exacerbation of the …
A SU6668 pure nanoparticle-based eyedrops: toward its high drug Accumulation and Long-time treatment for corneal neovascularization
H Wu, J Ye, M Zhang, L Zhang, S Lin, Q Li, Y Liu… - Journal of …, 2024 - Springer
Corneal neovascularization (CNV) is one of the common blinding factors worldwide, leading
to reduced vision or even blindness. However, current treatments such as surgical …
to reduced vision or even blindness. However, current treatments such as surgical …