Use of polymeric nanoparticles to guide and concentrate drugs against Parkinson's disease

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Parkinson's disease is considered worldwide to be the most devastating disease after Alzheimer's. It is characterized by the progressive destruction of dopaminergic neurons in the central nervous system. It affects approximately 2% of the general population. Motor and non-motor symptoms can be distinguished according to the degree of neuronal degeneration. The main function of the blood-brain barrier is the selective transport of substances into the brain. It is also distinguished by the abnormal accumulation of α-synuclein, which causes neuronal death. This compilation of information has been based on updated bibliography and scientific articles published in medical journals in order to report on updates in innovative treatments for this disease, since existing treatments are purely palliative. It is concluded that the use of polymeric nanoparticles is a system that is currently in clinical trials, but the results are satisfactory, promising, and greatly reduce adverse effects; Polylactic-co-glycolic acid is recommended for manufacturing nanocapsules incorporating chitosan and creating nanospheres that offer sustained drug release and facilitate crossing the BBB.

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2025-07-15

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Use of polymeric nanoparticles to guide and concentrate drugs against Parkinson’s disease. (2025). Opuntia Brava, 17(3), 390-410. https://opuntiabrava.ult.edu.cu/index.php/opuntiabrava/article/view/2407