Julien Alex , Christine Weber , Carlos Guerrero-Sanchez , Ulrich S. Schubert
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Abstract
In the last decades, nanoscale drug delivery systems have gained great attention partly due to their ability to improve the bioavailability of water insoluble drugs. To this end, the general aim in developing nanomedicine is to enhance efficacy, drug stability and drug safety profile ideally by an active- or passive-cell specific targeting effect. Alteration of dose-response and potential personalization might be future trademarks of nanomedicine. Macromolecular prodrugs (MPDs) represent a sub-class of polymer-drug conjugates featuring a degradable linkage between a macromolecule and a drug. MPDs are in particular interesting due to their capability to prolong blood circulation and to reduce side effects caused by minimized premature drug leakage. The maximum drug loading capacity is another advantage of MPDs over conventional nanomedicines. The chemical accessibility of drug conjugates and polymer carrier materials as well as recent developments in the MPD design of the last five years are summarized in this review article.
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Progress in Polymer Science is a journal that publishes state-of-the-art overview articles in the field of polymer science and engineering. These articles are written by internationally recognized authorities in the discipline, making it a valuable resource for staying up-to-date with the latest developments in this rapidly growing field.
The journal serves as a link between original articles, innovations published in patents, and the most current knowledge of technology. It covers a wide range of topics within the traditional fields of polymer science, including chemistry, physics, and engineering involving polymers. Additionally, it explores interdisciplinary developing fields such as functional and specialty polymers, biomaterials, polymers in drug delivery, polymers in electronic applications, composites, conducting polymers, liquid crystalline materials, and the interphases between polymers and ceramics. The journal also highlights new fabrication techniques that are making significant contributions to the field.
The subject areas covered by Progress in Polymer Science include biomaterials, materials chemistry, organic chemistry, polymers and plastics, surfaces, coatings and films, and nanotechnology. The journal is indexed and abstracted in various databases, including Materials Science Citation Index, Chemical Abstracts, Engineering Index, Current Contents, FIZ Karlsruhe, Scopus, and INSPEC.