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Nanomaterials at work in biomedical research.

Younan Xia1

  • 1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri 63130, USA. xia@biomed.wustl.edu

Nature Materials
|September 25, 2008
PubMed
Summary

Nanomedicine, utilizing nanomaterial-based drugs, is rapidly advancing. This field offers significant opportunities for chemists and material scientists as more innovative treatments emerge.

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Area of Science:

  • Chemistry
  • Material Science
  • Medicine

Background:

  • Nanomaterial-based medicines are increasingly entering the pharmaceutical market.
  • The development pipeline for nanomedicines is robust, indicating future growth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the growing importance of nanomedicine.
  • To emphasize the potential for innovation in drug development using nanomaterials.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current market-approved nanomedicines.
  • Analysis of the research and development trends in nanomedicine.

Main Results:

  • Several nanomaterial-based drugs are already available to patients.
  • A significant number of new nanomedicines are nearing market approval.

Conclusions:

  • Nanomedicine represents a burgeoning area with substantial commercial and scientific interest.
  • Chemists and material scientists will find extensive opportunities in this dynamic field.

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