Title:Role of Polysaccharides Mimetic Components in Targeted Cancer Treatment
Volume: 23
Issue: 9
Author(s): Nandan Gupta and Rishabha Malviya*
Affiliation:
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Keywords:
Polysaccharide, cancer, drug delivery, nanoformulations, therapy, mimetic components.
Abstract: Organic or inorganic compounds are synthesized or formulated to demonstrate their therapeutic
actions, like a natural polysaccharide in the body. Polysaccharides, the major type of natural
polymers, are biologically active, non-toxic, hydrophilic, and biodegradable and exhibit various properties.
This manuscript is focused on delivering anticancer drugs with the help of mimetic components
of polysaccharides. The data presented in this manuscript were obtained from PubMed, Elsevier,
Taylor & Francis and Bentham Science Journals. Most chemotherapeutics are toxic to the human
body, have a narrow therapeutic index, sluggish pharmaceutical delivery mechanisms, and are
poorly soluble in water. The use of mimetic components of polysaccharides leads to the enhancement
of the solubility of drugs in the biological environment. The current review summarizes the use of
mimetic components of polysaccharides along with anticancer agents, which are capable of inhibiting
the growth of cancerous cells in the body and exhibiting lesser adverse effects in the biological system
compared to other therapies.