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. 2023 Nov 14;15(11):2623. doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15112623

Table 3.

An overview of the stability, longevity challenges, and prospective solutions related to various biomimetic delivery systems.

BDS Stability and Longevity Challenges Prospective Solutions
Liposomes 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
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 Susceptibility to clearance mechanisms. Sensitivity to physiologic conditions leading to vesicle disruption. Surface modifications. PEGylation. Encapsulation within biomaterials. Cryopreservation techniques.
CMDNs Potential immunogenicity. Sensitivity to in vivo degradation mechanisms. Immune camouflage techniques. Genetic modifications for enhanced stability. Surface modifications.
Polysaccharides
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.