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Advanced drug delivery systems can assist in targeting coronavirus disease (COVID-19): A hypothesis

Meenu Mehta1, Parteek Prasher2, Mousmee Sharma3

  • 1Discipline of Pharmacy, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia; School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara 144411, Punjab, India.

Medical Hypotheses
|December 1, 2020
PubMed

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Nanocarriers show promise for developing safe and effective treatments and immunizations against the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. This research explores therapeutic and prophylactic strategies utilizing nanocarriers to combat the global health crisis.

Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Virology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has led to a global health crisis with over 2 million cases in 210 countries.
  • The pandemic has resulted in a severe economic crisis due to containment measures.
  • Currently, no universally approved treatments exist for COVID-19.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of nanocarriers in developing therapeutic and prophylactic strategies against SARS-CoV-2.
  • To identify key areas for nano-scientists to contribute to combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To review existing and emerging approaches for treating and preventing COVID-19.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing and emerging therapeutic and prophylactic approaches.
  • Focus on the application of nanocarriers for drug delivery and immunization.
  • Identification of research gaps and opportunities in nanomedicine for infectious diseases.

Main Results:

  • Nanocarriers offer a versatile platform for developing risk-free therapeutic strategies.
  • Potential for nanocarriers in creating effective immunizations against SARS-CoV-2.
  • Nanotechnology can play a crucial role in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Nanocarriers represent a promising avenue for novel COVID-19 treatments and vaccines.
  • Further research in nanomedicine is essential for pandemic preparedness and response.
  • Collaboration between nano-scientists and medical researchers can accelerate the development of effective interventions.
Keywords:
COVID-19Drug deliveryNanoparticles

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