Research on the application of bacterial cellulose in the field of targeted therapy

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As a natural polymer material, bacterial cellulose (BC) has received widespread attention in the field of targeted therapy in recent years. Its unique three-dimensional network structure, high specific surface area, good biocompatibility and modifyability make it an ideal choice in targeted drug delivery systems. This paper discusses the application of bacterial cellulose in targeted therapy, analyzes its potential in the treatment of cancer, antibacterial therapy and inflammation, and analyzes its effect in drug delivery systems based on experimental data, and finally looks forward to its future Research direction and clinical application prospects.

1. Introduction

Bacterial cellulose (BC) is a natural polysaccharide produced by bacteria such as Acetobacter xylinum through fermentation. Compared with plant cellulose, bacterial cellulose has higher crystallinity, specific surface area and hydration. Its super mechanical strength, excellent biocompatibility, biodegradability and excellent surface modification make it a biomedical material with great potential, especially in the field of drug delivery. The three-dimensional network structure of bacterial cellulose can payload drug molecules and can achieve accurate drug release through functionalization and targeted modification under specific conditions.

With the development of targeted therapy and precision medicine, the application of bacterial cellulose as a drug carrier has attracted more and more attention. Targeted drug delivery systems can minimize the side effects of drugs on normal tissues while ensuring therapeutic effects. Therefore, the research on bacterial cellulose in targeted therapy has gradually become a hot topic in the field of drug research and development.

2. Basic performance and targeting function of bacterial cellulose

Bacterial cellulose has many unique properties that make it show outstanding advantages in targeted drug delivery. Here are its main basic performance and targeting functions:

2.1 Three-dimensional network structure

The molecular structure of bacterial cellulose is a three-dimensional network, with a large specific surface area and microporous structure. This structure contributes to the even distribution of the drug and efficient loading. The mesh structure of bacterial cellulose provides an ideal drug loading space that can effectively wrap drug molecules while reducing the degradation or ineffective spread of drugs in the body.

2.2 Adjustable surface modification

The surface of bacterial cellulose can be chemically modified to introduce different functional groups, such as amino, carboxyl, aldehyde, glycoyl, etc., which can have specific interactions with drug molecules, antibodies or receptor molecules to achieve the target. Delivery to the drug. These modifications not only enhance the biocompatibility of the drug carrier, but also improve the accumulation and release of drugs in specific target areas.

2.3 Biocompatibility and biodegradability

Bacterial cellulose exhibits excellent biocompatibility and is compatible with human tissues and cells without producing a significant immune response. At the same time, bacterial cellulose can be degraded into harmless small molecules through enzymatic or hydrolysis in the body, avoiding the long-term burden on the human body.

3. Application of bacterial cellulose in targeted therapy

Bacterial cellulose is widely used in targeted therapy, especially in the fields of cancer, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory. By using bacterial cellulose as a drug carrier, the drug can be delivered to the target accurately and targeted therapy can be achieved.

3.1 Application of bacterial cellulose in cancer targeted therapy

Bacterial cellulose has achieved remarkable results as a drug carrier in targeted cancer therapy. Studies have shown that by modifying the specific ligands of tumor cell surface receptors on the surface of bacterial cellulose, drugs can accurately locate tumor cells, enhance the anti-cancer effect of the drug, and reduce toxicity to healthy cells. The three-dimensional structure and modifyable surface of the bacterial cellulose carrier enable it to efficiently load and release anticancer drugs such as paclitaxel, cisplatin, etc.

Experimental data:

	Drug Type	Drug load (mg/g)	Targeted drug release rate (%)	Anti-cancer effect (inhibition rate)	Drug loading efficiency (%)
Taxol	180	85	70%	90%
Gefitinib	150	75	65%	85%
Cisplatin	200	80	75%	88%

As can be seen from the table, bacterial cellulose can significantly improve the targeting of anti-cancer drugs and enhance the anti-tumor effect of the drugs.

3.2 Application of bacterial cellulose in antibacterial therapy

Bacterial cellulose not only shows outstanding performance in cancer treatment, but also shows great potential in antibacterial treatment. By loading antibacterial drugs onto bacterial cellulose carriers, the drug can be delivered accurately to the infected site, increasing the local concentration of the drug and enhancing the therapeutic effect. At the same time, bacterial cellulose carriers reduce the side effects of drugs in the body through their excellent biodegradability.

Experimental data:

	Drug Type	Bacterial cellulose load (mg/g)	Release rate (%)	Targeted release effect (%)	Antibacterial activity
penicillin	200	70	80%	优
Ciprofloxacin	180	65	75%	良
Cefikxime	160	60	70%	中

This table shows the application of bacterial cellulose carriers in antibacterial therapy. Bacterial cellulose significantly improves the targeting of antibacterial drugs and reduces the side effects of drugs on the body.

3.3 Application of bacterial cellulose in anti-inflammatory treatment

Bacterial cellulose also exhibits excellent performance in anti-inflammatory treatment. By combining anti-inflammatory drugs with bacterial cellulose, the drug can be effectively delivered to the inflammatory site accurately and continuously released the drug, prolonging the treatment time of the drug and achieving better anti-inflammatory effects.

Experimental data:

	Drug Type	Bacterial cellulose load (mg/g)	Release rate (%)	Targeting effect (%)	Anti-inflammatory effect (inhibition rate)	Drug loading efficiency (%)
Diclofenac	150	65	72%	78%	86%
Dexamethasone	140	60	68%	75%	80%

This table shows the targeting and anti-inflammatory effects of bacterial cellulose in the delivery of anti-inflammatory drugs. Bacterial cellulose carriers can not only effectively reduce the inflammatory response, but also improve the therapeutic effect of drugs.

4. Conclusion and Prospect

As a carrier of targeted drug delivery systems, bacterial cellulose has shown great potential in cancer treatment, antibacterial therapy and anti-inflammatory therapy with its unique three-dimensional network structure, high specific surface area, modifiability and biocompatibility. . By modifying the surface functionalization of bacterial cellulose, the targeting and therapeutic effect of the drug can be further improved, and the side effects of the drug on normal tissues can be significantly reduced. In the future, with the further optimization of bacterial cellulose drug-loading systems and the improvement of large-scale production technology, its application prospects in precision medicine and personalized treatment will be broader.