The Challenges and Novel Approaches in the Nanoparticle Formulation of DPP Inhibitors

Asian Journal of Biological and Life Sciences,2025,14,1,1-5.
Published:April 2025
Type:Review Article
Authors:
Author(s) affiliations:

Jaganathan Saravanan1, Sundaramoorthi Revathi2,*, Paulraj Ponnaiah3, Vitalis Ronald Eden4

1Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry Campus, Puducherry, INDIA.

2Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth Deemed to be University, Puducherry Campus, Puducherry, INDIA.

3Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Medicine and Bioscience, MAHSA University, Bandar Saujana Putra, Jenjarom, Selangor, MALAYSIA.

4Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Lincoln University, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, MALAYSIA.

Abstract:

Drug delivery methods based on nanoparticles have shown great promise in the effective administration of medicinal drugs, such as inhibitors of Dipeptidyl Peptidase (DPP). In the treatment of type 2 diabetes, DPP inhibitors are commonly used, and their formulation as nanoparticles offers numerous advantages, such as enhanced bioavailability, controlled release, and targeted delivery. However, several challenges exist in formulating DPP inhibitors into nanoparticles, including drug stability, particle size control, and sustained release kinetics. This review article aims to discuss the challenges associated with nanoparticle formulation of DPP inhibitors and highlight recent innovative approaches to overcome these limitations.