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Tiny technology proves big: a challenge at engineering, medicine and pharmaceutical sciences interface.
Anjan K Mahapatra1, P N Murthy2, Supriya Samoju1
1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Maharajah's College of Pharmacy, Vizianagaram, India.
Critical Reviews in Therapeutic Drug Carrier Systems
|March 4, 2014
Summary
This review explores polymeric nanoparticles for advanced drug delivery. It covers fabrication, drug release, and applications in medicine, including targeted therapies and diagnostics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Nanoscale materials are revolutionizing technological integration and innovation.
- Polymers are key components in developing advanced nanomaterials for diverse applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review polymers used in nanotechnology for drug delivery.
- To discuss nanoparticle fabrication, drug release mechanisms, and delivery challenges.
- To explore the potential of nanotechnology in medicine, focusing on nanoparticulate systems.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of polymeric nanoparticles and their applications.
- Analysis of nanoparticle fabrication techniques and drug release kinetics.
- Examination of various nanoparticulate drug delivery systems.
Main Results:
- Polymers are versatile in nanoparticle fabrication for drug delivery.
- Nanoparticles show promise in targeted drug delivery, including brain and transdermal routes.
- Diverse nanoparticulate systems (polymeric, metal, carbon-based) are applicable in therapeutics and diagnostics.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology offers significant potential for advancing medicine and diagnostics.
- Continued development of nanoparticulate systems will impact future nanomedicine.
- Polymeric nanoparticles are crucial for innovative drug delivery strategies.
