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ReviewMacromolecular rapid communications2026

Aliphatic Poly(Carbonate)s with Acid Responsive Release Mechanisms for Micellar Anti-Tumor Drug Delivery.

Adrian V Hauck, Lutz Nuhn

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Review in Macromolecular rapid communications, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Adrian V HauckChair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Center of Polymers for Life, Julius-Maximilians-Universität-Würzburg, Theodor-Boveri-Weg, Würzburg, Germany.
Lutz NuhnChair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Institute of Functional Materials and Biofabrication, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Center of Polymers for Life, Julius-Maximilians-Universität-Würzburg, Theodor-Boveri-Weg, Würzburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0761-1106

Funding

Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (DE)Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 213555243Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 326998133Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft 417278389European Research Council (ERC) for the Horizon Europe research and innovation program 101169659
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Abstract

Micellar drug delivery systems have emerged as a versatile platform for improving the solubility, stability, and targeted release of chemo(immuno)therapeutics. This review focuses on micellar formulations that combine two key design principles: the inherent biodegradability of aliphatic poly(carbonate)s and the universal acid-responsive trigger mechanism. These systems are particularly attractive for tumor therapy, where the acidic microenvironment can be exploited for controlled drug release. We differentiate between two major classes: (i) systems employing acid-labile linkages for reversible conjugation of pharmaceutically active compounds, and (ii) systems in which micelle disassembly or polymer backbone degradation is governed by acid-responsive functionalities. Both categories are systematically evaluated according to the chemical motifs enabling acid sensitivity, including oximes, imines, hydrazones, boronate ester, acetals, ketals, and tertiary amines, among others. The review highlights recent advances in synthetic strategies, structure-property relationships, and therapeutic performance, emphasizing how these design elements synergistically enhance drug loading, release kinetics, and biocompatibility. Finally, we discuss current challenges and future directions for translating these smart micellar systems into promising tumor-targeted (immuno-)therapeutics.

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Antineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersDrug Delivery SystemsMicellesPolycarboxylate CementPolymersDrug LiberationHumansHydrogen-Ion ConcentrationPolycarbonatesAntineoplastic AgentsDrug CarriersMicellespolycarbonatePolycarbonatesPolycarboxylate CementPolymersdrug deliverymicellenanomedicinepH‐responsivepolycarbonate

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PMID41823310
PMCPMC13384805

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