Table 4.
Examples of aerosolized PEGylated nanocarrier delivery to the lungs.
| Aerosol Type | PEG Length | Therapeutic | Carrier | Disease | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DPI | 2, 3, and 5 kDa | Paclitaxel | PEG | Lung cancer | [62] |
| DPI | 5 kDa | Curcumin | PLGA–PEG chitosan | Asthma, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis | [85] |
| DPI | 8 kDa | Ciprofloxacin | PEG | Respiratory infections | [81] |
| Colloidal Dispersion | 2 kDa | Ciprofloxacin | PEGylated liposome | Respiratory infections | [34] |
| DPI | – | Insulin | PEG | Diabetes mellitus | [87] |
Abbreviations: COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; DPI, dry powder inhaler; PLGA, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid).