RT Journal Article ID 4431255e7f1c66fe A1 Saraf, Shivani A1 Jain, Ankit A1 Hurkat, Pooja A1 Jain, Sanjay Kumar T1 Topotecan Liposomes: A Visit from a Molecular to a Therapeutic Platform JF Critical Reviews™ in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems JO CRT YR 2016 FD 2016-11-02 VO 33 IS 5 SP 401 OP 432 K1 topotecan K1 camptothecin K1 liposomes K1 cancer K1 accelerated blood clearance K1 multidrug resistance AB Topotecan (TPT), a potent anticancer camptothecin analog, is well described for the treatment of ovarian cancer, but has also anticancer activity against small-cell and non-small-cell lung cancer, breast cancer, and acute leukemia. Various nanocarriers, including liposomes, have been exploited for targeted delivery of TPT. However, there are a number of challenges with TPT delivery using TPT liposomes (TLs), such as low encapsulation efficiency, physiological pH labile E ring (hydrolysis), accelerated blood clearance, multidrug resistance, and cancer metastases. This review discusses these problems and the means to overcome them, including modification of TLs using zwitterionic poly(carboxybetaine), prolongation in dosing interval (long-term therapy), and modified liposomal encapsulation techniques including active loading methods. We also explore engineered TLs (surface and integral modifications) such as PEGylated TLs, ligand-anchored TLs, and stimuli-sensitive TLs. Further, potential applications, manifestations at the molecular level, patents granted, and preclinical and clinical outlook for TLs are discussed. PB Begell House LK https://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/3667c4ae6e8fd136,32696049743c3c0f,4431255e7f1c66fe.html