Recent Progress of Polymeric Microneedle-assisted Long-acting Transdermal Drug Delivery

Overview

Journal J Pharm Pharm Sci

Specialties Pharmacology
Pharmacy

Date 2024 Apr 4

PMID 38571937

Authors

Fanda Meng

Xinyu Qiao

Chenglong Xin

Xiaoli Ju

Meilin He

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Abstract

Microneedle (MN)-assisted drug delivery technology has gained increasing attention over the past two decades. Its advantages of self-management and being minimally invasive could allow this technology to be an alternative to hypodermic needles. MNs can penetrate the stratum corneum and deliver active ingredients to the body through the dermal tissue in a controlled and sustained release. Long-acting polymeric MNs can reduce administration frequency to improve patient compliance and therapeutic outcomes, especially in the management of chronic diseases. In addition, long-acting MNs could avoid gastrointestinal reactions and reduce side effects, which has potential value for clinical application. In this paper, advances in design strategies and applications of long-acting polymeric MNs are reviewed. We also discuss the challenges in scale manufacture and regulations of polymeric MN systems. These two aspects will accelerate the effective clinical translation of MN products.

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