Title:Polymer Conjugate as the New Promising Drug Delivery System for
Combination Therapy against Cancer
Volume: 24
Issue: 13
Author(s): Qiang Hu, Yuannian Zhang, Jean Felix Mukerabigwi, Haili Wang and Yu Cao*
Affiliation:
- Key Laboratory of Pesticide & Chemical Biology (Ministry of Education), National Key Laboratory of Green Pesticide,
Engineering Research Center of Photoenergy Utilization for Pollution Control and Carbon Reduction (Ministry
of Education), College of Chemistry, Central China Normal University, Wuhan 430079, P.R. China
Keywords:
Polymer conjugate, Combination therapy, Drug delivery system (DDS), Cancer, Targeting, Multi-drug resistance (MDR).
Abstract: This review highlights the advantages of combination therapy using polymer conjugates
as drug delivery systems for cancer treatment. In this review, the specific structures and materials
of polymer conjugates, as well as the different types of combination chemotherapy strategies,
are discussed. Specific targeting strategies, such as monoclonal antibody therapy and small
molecule ligands, are also explored. Additionally, self-assembled polymer micelles and overcoming
multidrug resistance are described as potential strategies for combination therapy. The assessment
of combinational therapeutic efficacy and the challenges associated with polymer conjugates
are also addressed. The future outlook aims to overcome these challenges and improve the effectiveness
of drug delivery systems for combination therapy. The conclusion emphasizes the potential
of polymer conjugates in combination therapy while acknowledging the need for further research
and development in this field.