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David A LaVan1, David M Lynn, Robert Langer
1Children's Hospital, Health Sciences Division, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA.
Nature Reviews. Drug Discovery
|July 18, 2002
Summary
Micro- and nanotechnologies accelerate drug discovery and delivery. These advanced tools and techniques are crucial for translating biological potential into medical reality, especially at the intersection of micro/nanotechnology and biochemistry.
Area of Science:
- Biochemistry
- Nanotechnology
- Microtechnology
Background:
- Drug discovery and delivery face challenges in translating biological potential into medical reality.
- Emerging micro- and nanotechnologies offer novel solutions to these challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight emerging micro- and nanotechnology tools, techniques, and devices.
- To discuss their application in advancing drug discovery and drug delivery.
Main Methods:
- Review of current micro- and nanotechnology applications in pharmaceuticals.
- Analysis of tools, techniques, and devices at the micro/nano-biochemistry interface.
Main Results:
- Micro- and nanotechnologies are significantly accelerating drug candidate identification and evaluation.
- New delivery technologies are being developed using these advancements.
- Promising applications are emerging at the interfaces of microtechnology, nanotechnology, and biochemistry.
Conclusions:
- Micro- and nanotechnologies are pivotal in modern drug discovery and delivery.
- Their synergistic application at the interface with biochemistry holds significant promise for future medical advancements.