Nanomedicine: controlling nanoparticle clearance for translational success

Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2022 Sep;43(9):709-711. doi: 10.1016/j.tips.2022.05.001. Epub 2022 May 31.

Abstract

Achieving complete nanoparticle (NP) clearance is a key consideration in the design of safe and translatable nanomedicines. Renal-clearable nano formulations must encompass the beneficial nanoscale functionalities whilst exhibiting clearance profiles like those of small-molecule therapeutics. Recent developments in the field have enabled the growth of novel renal-clearable NPs with transformable sizes that take advantage of alternative clearance mechanisms to achieve controlled and efficient renal excretion to improve potential clinical translation.

Keywords: body clearance; nanoparticle; renal clearance.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Drug Compounding
  • Humans
  • Nanomedicine*
  • Nanoparticles*