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Therapeutic Nanoparticles and Their Targeted Delivery Applications
Abuzer Alp Yetisgin1, Sibel Cetinel2, Merve Zuvin3
1Materials Science and Nano-Engineering Program, Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Sabanci University, Istanbul 34956, Turkey.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 14, 2020
Summary
Nanoparticles offer unique properties for targeted drug delivery in medicine. Understanding their biological interactions is key to developing novel therapies for various diseases.
Area of Science:
- Nanomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Materials Science
Background:
- Nanoparticles are fundamental to nanotechnology, showing significant potential in medical applications.
- Their properties, including stable ligand interactions, size/shape variability, and binding capacity, make them ideal for targeted drug delivery.
- While nanoparticles offer advantages over conventional therapies, concerns regarding side effects and toxicity require careful consideration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of nanoparticle features in biological systems.
- To highlight clinically relevant nanoparticles and their therapeutic specificities.
- To discuss current nanoparticle delivery strategies for diverse diseases.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of nanoparticle properties and applications.
- Analysis of nanoparticle interactions with biological environments.
- Examination of delivery strategies for various disease types.
Main Results:
- Nanoparticles exhibit unique characteristics suitable for advanced therapeutic applications.
- Clinically used nanoparticles demonstrate specificity for targeted disease treatment.
- Current delivery strategies are being developed for cancer, infectious, autoimmune, cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, ocular, and pulmonary diseases.
Conclusions:
- Understanding nanoparticle characteristics and biological interactions is crucial for developing novel therapeutic and diagnostic strategies.
- This knowledge can lead to advancements in treating both common and previously untreatable diseases.
- Further research into nanoparticle safety and efficacy will drive clinical translation.
