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Nanotechnology: Advancing the translational respiratory research
Kamal Dua1,2,3, Shakti Dhar Shukla2,3, Terezinha de Jesus Andreoli Pinto4
1Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Interventional Medicine & Applied Science
|September 22, 2017
Summary
Nanotechnology offers advanced drug delivery for respiratory diseases, improving treatment efficacy and patient compliance. This review highlights recent trends for developing better drug delivery systems.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Respiratory Medicine
Background:
- Conventional drug delivery systems for respiratory diseases face limitations.
- Nanotechnology presents solutions with enhanced targeting and therapeutic effects.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a snapshot of recent trends in nanotechnology for respiratory drug delivery.
- To inform translational and formulation scientists on novel applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of current nanotechnology applications in respiratory medicine.
- Analysis of advantages such as targeting, improved pharmacotherapy, and patient compliance.
Main Results:
- Nanotechnology enables targeted drug delivery to the lungs.
- It enhances therapeutic outcomes and patient adherence.
- Recent trends focus on innovative nano-formulations for respiratory diseases.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology is a promising approach for overcoming limitations in respiratory drug delivery.
- Further research can pave the way for effective nano-based drug delivery systems.