| Literature DB >> 34486397 |
Abstract
Elastin-like polypeptides (ELPs) are bioengineered proteins that have a unique physical property, a thermally triggered inverse phase transition, that can be exploited for drug delivery. ELP-fusion proteins can be used as soluble biologics, thermally targeted drug carriers, self-assembling nanoparticles, and slow-release drug depots. Because of their unique physical characteristics and versatility for delivery of nearly any type of therapeutic, ELP-based drug delivery systems represent a promising platform for biologics development.Entities:
Keywords: controlled release; depot; drug delivery; elastin-like polypeptide; nanoparticle
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Year: 2021 PMID: 34486397 PMCID: PMC8560375 DOI: 10.1152/physiol.00026.2021
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Physiology (Bethesda) ISSN: 1548-9221