Liposomes
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Sensitivity to oxidation and hydrolysis. Fusion/aggregation in serum. Rapid clearance from circulation. |
Liposome coating (e.g., PEGylation). Incorporation of cholesterol. Antioxidant inclusion. |
Protein-Based NPs
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Albumin nanoparticles |
Instability in harsh environments (e.g., acidic pH). Enzymatic degradation. |
Cross-linking of albumin molecules. Encapsulation with protective polymers. Surface modifications. |
Protein-based nanocages |
Structural disintegration at non-optimal conditions. Immune recognition and clearance. |
Chemical surface modifications. Incorporation of stability-enhancing ligands. Fusion with other stable proteins. |
VLPs |
Potential immunogenicity. Stability issues due to dynamic protein structures. |
Genetic modifications. Encapsulation within protective matrices. Surface modifications to reduce immunogenicity. |
NDs |
Sensitivity to physiologic conditions, leading to structural alteration. Potential immune recognition. |
Use of stable lipids. Protective protein inclusion. Surface modification. |
Fibroin and Gelatin |
Sensitivity to temperature and pH. Enzymatic degradation in vivo. |
Chemical cross-linking. Incorporation into composite materials. Coating with protective polymers. |
EVs
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Susceptibility to clearance mechanisms. Sensitivity to physiologic conditions leading to vesicle disruption. |
Surface modifications. PEGylation. Encapsulation within biomaterials. Cryopreservation techniques. |
CMDNs
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Potential immunogenicity. Sensitivity to in vivo degradation mechanisms. |
Immune camouflage techniques. Genetic modifications for enhanced stability. Surface modifications. |
Polysaccharides
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Alginate |
Rapid degradation in vivo. Instability in the presence of divalent cations. |
Cross-linking with divalent cations. Incorporation into composite materials. Layer-by-layer assembly. |
Chitosan |
Solubility issues in neutral and basic pH. Rapid degradation in vivo. |
Chemical modifications for solubility. Cross-linking. Layer-by-layer assembly. |
Hyaluronic acid |
Rapid enzymatic degradation in vivo. Instability under harsh conditions. |
Derivatization and cross-linking. Hydrogel formulations. Composite materials incorporation. |
Dextran |
Sensitivity to oxidative conditions. Enzymatic degradation. |
Cross-linking. Encapsulation within protective matrices. Blend with other stable polymers. |