Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
DOI
10.31219/osf.io/gbd8v_v1
Publication Title
OSF Preprints
Pages
10 pp.
Abstract
Background: Disorders affecting blood components, such as anemia, coagulopathies, and hematologic malignancies, continue to pose significant global health burdens. Traditional therapies often fall short due to adverse effects, limited bioavailability, and insufficient targeting of disease sites.
Objective: This review synthesizes current advances in nano-hematinics and plant-based nanomedicines (phyto-nanomedicines) as innovative strategies for managing blood-related conditions. These nanoscale interventions are designed to enhance therapeutic precision, bioactivity, and safety.
Methods: A systematic review was conducted using major scientific databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Search terms were carefully selected to retrieve literature published between 2015 and 2024 that discussed the use of nanotechnology in the treatment of blood disorders. Eligibility criteria included relevance to hematological applications, nanocarrier use, and study quality.
Results: Findings highlight the effectiveness of iron oxide, gold nanoparticles, and liposomal formulations in improving hematologic markers and reducing systemic toxicity. Plant-derived nanomedicines incorporating agents such as curcumin and quercetin demonstrated strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hematopoietic potential. Preclinical outcomes across several studies indicate improved efficacy and pharmacokinetics.
Conclusion: Both nano-hematinics and phyto-nanomedicines represent promising alternatives to conventional treatment approaches. Their ability to address therapeutic limitations while offering targeted delivery supports their future integration into hematologic care. However, clinical translation will require further investigation into long-term safety, regulatory oversight, and scalable production.
Rights
© 2025 The Authors.
Published under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Public License.
Data Availability
Article states: "Author asserted there is no data associated with this preprint."
Original Publication Citation
Adewuyi, H. A., Shamsudeen, K., Muhammad, F. M., Victor, A. K., Waheed, S. A., Adekoya, A. M., Muhammad, K. I., Longe, B. T., & Abdulquddus, A. (2025). Emerging nanotechnology approaches for blood disorders: A comprehensive review of nano-hematinics and plant-based nanomedicines. OSF Preprints. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/gbd8v_v1
ORCID
0000-0002-4546-0153 (Waheed)
Repository Citation
Adewuyi, Hassan Abdulsalam; Shamsudeen, Khairat; Muhammad, Fatima Mahmoud; Victor, Adeola Kolawole; Waheed, Sakariyau Adio; Adekoya, Adepeju Matilda; Muhammad, Kashim Ibrahim; Longe, Blessing Temitayo; and Abdulquddus, Abdulgaffar, "Emerging Nanotechnology Approaches for Blood Disorders: A Comprehensive Review of Nano-Hematinics and Plant-Based Nanomedicines" (2025). Chemistry & Biochemistry Faculty Publications. 368.
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/chemistry_fac_pubs/368
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Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering Commons, Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases Commons, Nanomedicine Commons
Comments
This is a preprint. It has not yet been subjected to peer review.