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ReviewDrug delivery and translational research2026

Comparative review of translational approaches in lipid-based and water-based encapsulation strategies for coenzyme Q10.

Norhamiza Mohamad Sukri, Nadirah Abd Rahim, Hesham Ali El Enshasy, Nor Farahiyah Aman Nor, Nur Izyan Wan Azelee, Liza Md Salleh, Zahir Husain Kamari, Suhaila Sujani, Nor Hasmaliana Abdul Manas

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Review in Drug delivery and translational research, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Norhamiza Mohamad SukriFaculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia.
Nadirah Abd RahimFaculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Hesham Ali El EnshasyFaculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Nor Farahiyah Aman NorInstitute of Bioproduct Development, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Nur Izyan Wan AzeleeFaculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Liza Md SallehFaculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Johor Bahru, Skudai, 81310, Johor, Malaysia.
Zahir Husain KamariKamarizs Medicare Sdn. Bhd, 7537b, Jln Enggang 19, Bandar Putra, Kulai, 81000, Johor, Malaysia.
Suhaila SujaniKamarizs Medicare Sdn. Bhd, 7537b, Jln Enggang 19, Bandar Putra, Kulai, 81000, Johor, Malaysia.
Nor Hasmaliana Abdul ManasFaculty of Industrial Sciences and Technology, Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah, Lebuhraya Persiaran Tun Khalil Yaakob, 26300, Gambang, Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia. hasmaliana@umpsa.edu.my.

Funding

Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia IMaP/3/2024/STG01/UMPSA//1
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The global coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) market is expanding, driven by the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, particularly cardiovascular disorders. Forecasts project a compound annual growth rate of 9.68% from 2025 to 2034. Despite its critical role in cellular energy metabolism and antioxidant defense, CoQ10's clinical potential is constrained by poor water solubility and low oral bioavailability. This review delivers a critical and translational comparison of lipid-based and water-based encapsulation strategies, offering novel insights into their mechanistic advantages, formulation challenges, and clinical applicability for enhanced CoQ10 delivery. Lipid-based systems, such as self-emulsifying drug delivery systems (SEDDS), liposomes, and nanoemulsions, improve solubility and gastrointestinal absorption, protect CoQ10 from degradation, and promote lymphatic transport. However, they often require high excipient content and exhibit stability concerns, such as susceptibility to oxidation. Water-based approaches, including β-cyclodextrin complexation, polymeric nanoparticles, solid dispersions, and CoQ10-nicotinamide cocrystals, enhance aqueous solubility and absorption while offering better chemical stability and lower formulation cost. This review highlights the mechanistic differences, benefits, and limitations of each strategy, providing critical insights for the rational design of CoQ10 delivery systems. The findings support formulation optimization to improve therapeutic efficacy and inform manufacturing decisions for clinical and commercial applications. Looking ahead, future directions may include nano-enabled personalized medicine strategies based on individual metabolic profiles and the development of intranasal CoQ10 delivery platforms that leverage nanoscale lipid or water-based carriers for direct nose-to-brain transport in neurological disease therapy.

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LipidsUbiquinoneAnimalsDrug CompoundingDrug Delivery SystemsHumansLiposomesSolubilityWatercoenzyme Q10LipidsLiposomesUbiquinoneWaterCo-enzyme Q10Nano-based formulationSEDDSTherapeutic potentialΒ-cyclodextrin complexation

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