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Biodegradable Nanoparticles: A Recent Approach and Applications.

Vijay Patil¹, Asha Patel¹

¹Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Parul institute of Pharmacy, Parul University P.O.Limda, Ta.Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat 391760 Gujarat, India.

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Biodegradable nanoparticles offer targeted drug delivery, improving bioavailability and effectiveness. This review covers their manufacturing, polymers, and applications in anti-retroviral therapy for enhanced treatment outcomes.

Keywords:

Anti-Retroviral therapy biodegradable nanoparticles clinical study future implication manufacturing methods patents polymers employed

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Area of Science:

Pharmaceutical Sciences
Biomaterials Engineering
Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

Biodegradable nanoparticles (NPs) are advanced carriers for drug administration.
They offer targeted delivery, enhanced bioavailability, and sustained drug release.
Polymeric NPs encapsulate or incorporate drugs within their structure.

Purpose of the Study:

To review manufacturing methods for biodegradable NPs.
To discuss polymers used in NP formulation.
To explore NP applications in anti-retroviral therapy.

Main Methods:

Review of literature on biodegradable nanoparticle manufacturing.
Analysis of polymers utilized in nanoparticle synthesis.
Examination of applications in anti-retroviral drug delivery.

Main Results:

Biodegradable NPs demonstrate prolonged kinetic release for targeted delivery of anti-retroviral drugs (ARVs).
Drug-loaded NPs improve therapeutic effectiveness, reduce drug resistance, and minimize systemic toxicity.
Various polymers like polylactic acid and chitosan are commonly used.

Conclusions:

Biodegradable NPs are promising for broad drug administration, including ARVs.
They enhance patient compliance and offer a potential platform for treating various diseases.
Future implications include innovative drug delivery systems and novel therapeutic strategies.