Title of article :
Emerging Nano-Theranostic Strategies against Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: a review
Author/Authors :
Sargazi ، Saman Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Research Institute of Cellular and Molecular Sciences in Infectious Diseases - Zahedan University of Medical Sciences , Ghasemi Toudeshkchouei ، Mahtab Department of Polymer - School of Chemical Engineering, College of Engineering - University of Tehran , Rahdar ، Abbas Department of Physics - Faculty of Science - University of Zabol , Rauf ، Aisha Grand Asian University, Sialkot Pakistan Quaid I Azam University , Amani ، Soheil Institute for Advanced Studies in Basic Sciences (IASBS) , Bilal ، Muhammad School of Life Science and Food Engineering - Huaiyin Institute of Technology , Behzadmehr ، Razieh Department of Radiology - Zabol university of medical sciences , Díez-Pascual ، Ana M. Departamento de Química Analítica, Química Física e IngenieríaQuímica - Facultad de Ciencias - Universidad de Alcalá , Baino ، Francesco Applied Science and Technology Department - Institute of Materials Physics and Engineering - Politecnico di Torino
Abstract :
As a major global cause of liver damage, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with excessive hepatocellular accumulation of lipids in the liver, elevated levels of hepatic enzymes,and the fibrotic evidence. The primary therapies for NAFLD are changing lifestyle or managing comorbid-associated diseases. Lately, nanotechnology has revolutionized the art of nanostructure synthesis for disease imaging, diagnosis, and treatment. Loading drugs into nanocarriers hasbeen established as a promising strategy to extend their circulating time, particularly in treating NAFLD. In addition, considering a master modulator of adipogenesis and lysosomal biogenesis and function, designing novel nanostructures for biomedical applications requires using biodegradable materials. Various nanostructures, including inorganic nanoparticles (NPs), organic-based NPs, metallic nanocarriers, biodegradable polymeric nanocarriers, polymer-hybrid nanocarriers, and lipid-based nanocarriers have been designed for NAFLD treatment, which significantly affected serum glucose/lipid levels and liver function indices. NPs modified with polymers, bimetallic NPs, and superparamagnetic NPs have been used to design sensitive nanosensors to measure NAFLD-related biomarkers. However, certain limitations are associated with their use as diagnostic agents. The purpose of this review article is to shed light on the recent advancements in the field of nanomedicine for the early diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of this progressive liver disease.
Keywords :
Biomaterials , Nanomaterials , Drug delivery , Nanotechnology , Non , alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering
Journal title :
Iranian Journal of Materials Science and Engineering
