Nucleoside analogues have been in clinical use for almost 50 years and have become
cornerstones of treatment for patients with cancer or viral infections. The approval of several …

Nonlamellar lyotropic liquid crystalline (LLC) lipid nanomaterials have emerged as a
promising class of advanced materials for the next generation of nanomedicine, comprising …

Lipid–drug conjugates (LDCs) are drug molecules that have been covalently modified with
lipids. The conjugation of lipids to drug molecules increases lipophilicity and also changes …

Biodegradable nanocarriers such as lipid-or polymer-based nanoparticles can be designed
to improve the efficacy and reduce the toxic side effects of drugs. Under appropriate …

Squalene is a natural lipid belonging to the terpenoid family and a precursor of cholesterol
biosynthesis. It is synthesized in humans and also in a wide array of organisms and …

Cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) has evolved into an indispensable
tool for the characterization of colloidal drug delivery systems. It can be applied to study the …

Nanomedicine and drug delivery technologies play a prominent role in modern medicine,
facilitating better treatments than conventional drugs. Nanomedicine is being increasingly …

There are numerous anticancer agents based on a prodrug approach. However, no attempt
has been made to review the ample available literature with a specific focus on the altered …

Squalene is a natural triterpene and an important intermediate of sterol and hopanoid
biosynthesis in various types of cell from bacteria to human. Synthesis and further …

Lipids and lipopolymers self-assembled into biocompatible nano-and mesostructured
functional materials offer many potential applications in medicine and diagnostics. In this …