title: Delivering nitric oxide with nanoparticles.
abstract: While best known for its important signalling functions in human physiology, nitric oxide is also of considerable therapeutic interest. As such, nanoparticle-based systems which enable the sustained exogenous delivery of nitric oxide have been the subject of considerable investigation in recent years. Herein we review the various nanoparticle systems that have been used to date for nitric oxide delivery, and explore the array of potential therapeutic applications that have been reported. Specifically, we discuss the modification of sol-gel based silica particles, functionalised metal/metal oxide nanoparticles, polymer-coated metal nanoparticles, dendrimers, micelles and star polymers to impart nitric oxide release capability. We also consider the various areas in which therapeutic applications are envisaged: wound healing, antimicrobial applications, cardiovascular treatments, sexual medicine and cancer treatment. Finally, we discuss possible future directions for this versatile and potentially important technology.
authors: ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University (Parkville Campus), 399 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3152, Australia.
authors: John F
authors: JF
authors: Quinn
authors: ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University (Parkville Campus), 399 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3152, Australia.
authors: Michael R
authors: MR
authors: Whittaker
authors: ARC Centre of Excellence in Convergent Bio-Nano Science and Technology, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University (Parkville Campus), 399 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria 3152, Australia; Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK. Electronic address: Thomas.p.davis@monash.edu.
authors: Thomas P
authors: TP
authors: Davis
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002626:Chemistry, Pharmaceutical; D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004337:Drug Carriers; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D050997:Nanomedicine; D053758:Nanoparticles; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D003692:Delayed-Action Preparations; D004337:Drug Carriers; D005740:Gases; D011108:Polymers; D009569:Nitric Oxide
keywords: Gasotransmitter; Nanoparticle; Nitric oxide; Therapy