Abstract :This singular subject emphasis on erythropoietin nanoparticles including original research
articles on cytoprotective effects of Nanoerythropoietin and its advantages. Moreover, the
special issue includes papers on the action of Nanoerythropoietin as a chemoprotective agent.
In the following, we present the original papers published in this special edition [1]. Deal with
erythropoietin loading chitosan-tripolyphosphate nanoparticles. This paper presents the result of an
in vivo study investigating the effect of Erythropoietin (EPO) loading Chitosan-Tripolyphosphate
(CS-TPP) nanoparticles on an Immunoglobulin a Nephropathy (IgAN) rat model. They prepared
and characterized EPO-CS-TPP nanoparticles and administered to the IgAN rat models [2,3].
Analyzed Hemoglobin (Hb), Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) and Creatinine (Cr) levels as hallmarks of
nephropathy. They report significant improvement in the therapeutic effects in the IgAN model CSTPP-EPO
group [4]. Investigate the role of recombinant human erythropoietin loading chitosantripolyphosphate
nanoparticles in busulfan-induced genotoxicity. This paper presents the result of
an in vitro studyinvestigating the genoprotective effects of CS-TPP-EPO nanoparticles on busulfan
induced genotoxicity and oxidative stress. CS-TPP-EPO nanoparticles reduced the genotoxic effects
of busulfan significantly by reduction of the level of DNA damage via blocking ROS generation
[5]. Deal with Erythropoietin-loaded oligochitosan nanoparticles. This article presents the result of
an in vivo study investigating erythropoietin-loaded oligochitosan nanoparticles for treatment of
periventricular leukomalacia [6-9]. Analyzed the results of Histology experiments, GAP-43, MRI
experiments and Behavior tests. They report that Nanoparticles prolonged the time course of EPO
metabolization in the liver and the stable release of EPO from the nanoparticles kept the plasma
concentration of EPO at around 100 IU/ml during the 8 h-12 h post-injection and suggest that
oligochitosan based nanoparticles are an effective vehicle for drug delivery [10-13]. Design and
characterized another type of erythropoietin nanoparticles. They prepare EPO-loaded poly (DLlactide-co-glycolide)
nanoparticles using double emulsion method (w/o/w) with least processrelated
stress on the encapsulated drug. The bioassay results showed that EPO-loaded nanoparticles
were able to maintain the physiological activity of EPO for 14 days after single subcutaneous
injection compared with pure and marketed EPO formulae (EPREX®
).