Nanomedicine in the ROS-mediated pathophysiology: Applications and clinical advances.
Nanomedicine in the ROS-mediated pathophysiology: Applications and clinical advances.
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10.1016/j.nano.2015.07.003
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2015-11
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Ahmed S
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Nash KM;Ahmed S
Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are important in regulating normal cell physiological functions, but when produced in excess lead to the augmented pathogenesis of various diseases. Among these ischemia reperfusion injury, Alzheimer’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis, are particularly important. Since ROS can be counteracted by a variety of antioxidants, natural and synthetic antioxidants have been developed. However, due to the ubiquitous production of ROS in living systems, poor in vivo efficiency of these agents and lack of target specificity, the current clinical modalities to treat oxidative stress damage are limited. Advances in the developing field of nanomedicine have yielded nanoparticles that can prolong antioxidant activity, and target specificity of these agents. Thus, catalytic antioxidants such as recombinant superoxide dismutase (SOD), in combination with platinum and cerium oxide nanoparticles manifest higher efficacy at smaller doses with potentially lower toxicity. This article reviews recent advances in antioxidant nanoparticles and their applications to manage oxidative stress-mediated diseases.