The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review
Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis To summarize the current standing of nanomedicine‐based technology, particularly nanoparticles (NPs), for drug delivery and diagnostic mechanisms in otolaryngology and the otolaryngology subspecialties. Methods Literature searches were performed using PubMed and Ovid M...
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| description | Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis To summarize the current standing of nanomedicine‐based technology, particularly nanoparticles (NPs), for drug delivery and diagnostic mechanisms in otolaryngology and the otolaryngology subspecialties. Methods Literature searches were performed using PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE from 2010 to 2022. The search focused on original articles describing developments and applications of nanotechnology and drug delivery in otology, neurotology, cranial base surgery, head and neck oncology, laryngology, bronchoesophagology, and rhinology. Keyword searches and cross‐referencing were also performed. No statistical analysis was performed. Results The PubMed search yielded 29 articles, and two Ovid MEDLINE searches both yielded 7 and 26 articles, respectively. Cross‐referencing and keyword searches in PubMed and Google Scholar yielded numerous articles. The results indicate that currently, NPs are the most thoroughly studied nanotechnology for drug delivery and therapy in otolaryngology. Organic NPs have been utilized for drug delivery in otology and head and neck oncology due to their high biocompatibility. Inorganic NPs have similarly been utilized for drug delivery. However, inorganic NPs seem to be studied less extensively in these fields, likely due to an increased risk for heavy metal toxicity. Due to their magnetic properties, inorganic NPs have been utilized for magnetic‐guided delivery in otology and thermoradiation and magnetic resonance imaging in head and neck oncology. Applications of nanotechnology to the fields of laryngology, bronchoesophagology, and rhinology have been studied less compared with otology and head and neck oncology. However, researchers have primarily employed NPs and other nanotechnologies such as nanofibers and nanoclusters for drug elution at mucosal surfaces to reduce airway and nasal inflammation. Conclusions Nanomedicine offers potential benefits in the treatment of patients in the field of otolaryngology due to enhanced control over drug release, cell‐specific targeting, and the potential to reduce drug toxicity. Future work is needed to ensure the safety of these therapies to integrate this field of research into human therapies. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d95c8f5645a343eeb9410ac272c5bee32022-12-22T04:24:06ZengWileyLaryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology2378-80382022-12-01761762177210.1002/lio2.952The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary reviewClayton Prakash Burruss0Ashutosh Kacker1University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington Kentucky USADepartment of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery Weill Cornell Medicine New York New York USAAbstract Objectives/Hypothesis To summarize the current standing of nanomedicine‐based technology, particularly nanoparticles (NPs), for drug delivery and diagnostic mechanisms in otolaryngology and the otolaryngology subspecialties. Methods Literature searches were performed using PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE from 2010 to 2022. The search focused on original articles describing developments and applications of nanotechnology and drug delivery in otology, neurotology, cranial base surgery, head and neck oncology, laryngology, bronchoesophagology, and rhinology. Keyword searches and cross‐referencing were also performed. No statistical analysis was performed. Results The PubMed search yielded 29 articles, and two Ovid MEDLINE searches both yielded 7 and 26 articles, respectively. Cross‐referencing and keyword searches in PubMed and Google Scholar yielded numerous articles. The results indicate that currently, NPs are the most thoroughly studied nanotechnology for drug delivery and therapy in otolaryngology. Organic NPs have been utilized for drug delivery in otology and head and neck oncology due to their high biocompatibility. Inorganic NPs have similarly been utilized for drug delivery. However, inorganic NPs seem to be studied less extensively in these fields, likely due to an increased risk for heavy metal toxicity. Due to their magnetic properties, inorganic NPs have been utilized for magnetic‐guided delivery in otology and thermoradiation and magnetic resonance imaging in head and neck oncology. Applications of nanotechnology to the fields of laryngology, bronchoesophagology, and rhinology have been studied less compared with otology and head and neck oncology. However, researchers have primarily employed NPs and other nanotechnologies such as nanofibers and nanoclusters for drug elution at mucosal surfaces to reduce airway and nasal inflammation. Conclusions Nanomedicine offers potential benefits in the treatment of patients in the field of otolaryngology due to enhanced control over drug release, cell‐specific targeting, and the potential to reduce drug toxicity. Future work is needed to ensure the safety of these therapies to integrate this field of research into human therapies.https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.952drug deliveryhead and necklaryngologynanomedicinenanoparticlesnanotechnology |
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| title | The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review |
| title_full | The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review |
| title_fullStr | The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review |
| title_short | The current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology: A contemporary review |
| title_sort | current status of nanotechnological approaches to therapy and drug delivery in otolaryngology a contemporary review |
| topic | drug delivery head and neck laryngology nanomedicine nanoparticles nanotechnology |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/lio2.952 |
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