Recent advances in surface decoration of nanoparticles in drug delivery

Nanoparticulate delivery systems have been attracting attention in pharmaceutical sciences for enhanced drug bioavailability and targeted delivery. Specifically, these systems can enhance the solubility of poorly water-soluble drugs, protect therapeutic agents from degradation, prolong circulation time in the body, control drug release, and facilitate the precise targeting of drugs to specific tissues or cells. However, once administered into the body, nanoparticles often encounter significant challenges that can affect their efficacy and safety, such as issues with stability, biocompatibility, and targeting. The surface properties of nanoparticles are one of the most important features as they can greatly…