| abstract |
Compositions and methods for delivering active agents to cells, and compositions for the treatment and alleviation of diseases and disorders characterized by fibrosis are provided. A non-cationic polymer carrier, a liposome carrier, a dendritic carrier, a nanomaterial carrier, a carrier selected from the group consisting of a anatomical carrier and a micelle carrier, a targeting agent operably linked to a non-cationic polymer carrier ( Wherein the targeting agent comprises a retinoid, and a therapeutic agent operably linked to a non-cationic polymer carrier, wherein the therapeutic agent exhibits a therapeutic effect after delivery to the target organ or tissue, Is selected from the group consisting of suppression of fibrosis in the target organ or tissue and suppression of growth of cancer cells in the target organ or tissue. [Selection figure] None |