Redefining drug therapy: innovative approaches using catalytic compartments.

Introduction: Rapid excretion of drug derivatives often results in short drug half-lives, necessitating frequent administrations. Catalytic compartments, also known as nano- and microreactors, offer a solution by providing confined environments for production of therapeutic agents. Inspired by natural compartments, polymer-based catalytic compartments have been developed to improve reaction efficiency and enable site-specific therapeutic applications.