Ionic Liquids for Topical Delivery in Cancer

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2019

Authors

Dias, AR (Author) Other; João Costa-Rodrigues (Author) FMDUP; Catia Teixeira (Author) FCUP; Prudencio, C (Author) Other; Paula Gomes (Author) FCUP; Ferraz, R (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Current Medicinal Chemistry

Vol. 26

Pages: 7520-7532

ISSN: 0929-8673

Publisher: Bentham

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 19 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-4NS

DOI: 10.2174/0929867325666181026110227

Abstract (EN): The unique properties of ionic liquids make them quite appealing for diverse applications, from "green" solvents (1st generation ionic liquids) to finely tuned materials (2nd generation ionic liquids). A decade ago, a 3rd generation of ionic liquids emerged which is focused on their prospective clinical applications, either as drugs per se or as adjuvants in drug formulations. In recent years, research focused on the use of ionic liquids for topical drug delivery has been increasing and holds great promise towards clinical application against skin cancers. This article highlights the growing relevance of ionic liquids in medicinal chemistry and phar-7 maceutical technology, which is opening new windows of opportunity.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 13