Fluorescent liposomal nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery in ischemic stroke therapy
Arul M, Alahmadi I, Turro D, Ruikar A, Abdulmalik S, Williams J, Sanganahalli B, Liang B, Verma R, Kumbar S. Fluorescent liposomal nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery in ischemic stroke therapy. Biomaterials Science 2023, 11: 7856-7866. PMID: 37902365, PMCID: PMC10697427, DOI: 10.1039/d3bm00951c.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSurgical clot removalPEGylated liposomal formulationPreclinical mouse modelsShorter treatment durationPurinergic receptor P2X4Reduced infarct volumeAcute CNS injuryCNS infiltrationLong-term disabilitySystemic deliveryTreatment optionsLiposomal formulationIschemic stroke therapyVulnerable brain regionsAdministered 4Clot removalInfarct volumeLow dosesTreatment durationMouse modelNeuroprotective therapiesCNS injuryLiposomal nanocarriersStroke therapyIschemic stroke