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Anca Jătariu¹, Cătălina Peptu, M Popa

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Nanotechnology offers solutions for pharmaceutical formulations, improving drug delivery to the brain by overcoming the blood brain barrier (BBB). Micro and nanoparticles enhance therapeutic efficacy and reduce toxicity in treating diseases like cancer.

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Area of Science:

Pharmaceutical Science
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Traditional drug delivery faces challenges in improving formulations, reducing costs, and minimizing toxicity.
The blood brain barrier (BBB) impedes conventional drug delivery systems from reaching the brain effectively.
Existing treatments for cancer and autoimmune diseases often lack specificity, leading to significant collateral damage.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the role of micro and nanoparticles in advancing drug delivery systems.
To explore the potential of nanotechnology in overcoming the BBB for targeted brain drug delivery.
To highlight the applications of nanodelivery in healthcare, focusing on improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on micro and nanoparticle drug delivery systems.
Analysis of nanotechnology's application in overcoming biological barriers, specifically the BBB.
Examination of case studies and predicted outcomes in therapeutic areas like oncology and autoimmune diseases.

Main Results:

Nanoparticles offer unique properties (size, surface activity, charge) to design effective drug delivery systems.
Nanotechnology presents a viable strategy to breach the BBB, enabling targeted drug delivery to the brain.
Nanodelivery systems are shown to potentially reduce collateral damage, increase drug availability at the target site, and lower overall toxicity and cost.

Conclusions:

Micro and nanoparticles are revolutionizing drug delivery, offering improved therapeutic outcomes.
Nanotechnology holds significant promise for treating brain-related disorders and other diseases by enabling targeted and efficient drug delivery.
The integration of nanodelivery systems is crucial for developing next-generation pharmaceuticals with enhanced safety and efficacy profiles.