Metallic Nanoantioxidants as Potential Therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes: A Hypothetical Background and Translational Perspectives
Joint Authors
Vaiserman, Alexander
Lushchak, Oleh
Zayachkivska, Alina
Source
Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-06-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hyperglycemia-induced overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is an important contributor to type 2 diabetes (T2D) pathogenesis.
The conventional antioxidant therapy, however, proved to be ineffective for its treatment.
This may likely be due to limited absorption profiles and low bioavailability of orally administered antioxidants.
Therefore, novel antioxidant agents that may be delivered to specific target organs are actively developed now.
Metallic nanoparticles (NPs), nanosized materials with a dimension of 1–100 nm, appear very promising for the treatment of T2D due to their tuned physicochemical properties and ability to modulate the level of oxidative stress.
An excessive generation of ROS is considered to be the most common negative outcome related to the application of NPs.
Several nanomaterials, however, were shown to exhibit enzyme-like antioxidant properties in animal models.
Such NPs are commonly referred to as “nanoantioxidants.” Since NPs can provide specifically targeted or localized therapy, their use is a promising therapeutic option in addition to conventional therapy for T2D.
NP-based therapies should certainly be used with caution given their potential toxicity and risk of adverse health outcomes.
However, despite these challenges, NP-based therapeutic approaches have a great clinical potential and further translational studies are needed to confirm their safety and efficacy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lushchak, Oleh& Zayachkivska, Alina& Vaiserman, Alexander. 2018. Metallic Nanoantioxidants as Potential Therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes: A Hypothetical Background and Translational Perspectives. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211233
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lushchak, Oleh…[et al.]. Metallic Nanoantioxidants as Potential Therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes: A Hypothetical Background and Translational Perspectives. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211233
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lushchak, Oleh& Zayachkivska, Alina& Vaiserman, Alexander. Metallic Nanoantioxidants as Potential Therapeutics for Type 2 Diabetes: A Hypothetical Background and Translational Perspectives. Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1211233
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1211233