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Micro and nanorobot-based drug delivery: an overview
Muhammad Suhail1, Arshad Khan2, Muhammad Abdur Rahim2
1School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan.
Journal of Drug Targeting
|October 28, 2021
Summary
Micro and nanorobots offer advanced drug delivery, efficiently transporting therapeutics to targeted sites. These tiny robots enhance treatment efficacy and reduce side effects for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Nanotechnology
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Recent decades show significant progress in drug delivery systems.
- Micro and nanorobots are emerging as advanced platforms for efficient drug transport.
- These systems offer targeted delivery within physiological environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the advancements in micro and nanorobots for disease diagnostics and management.
- To discuss the types, roles, and biomedical applications of micro and nanorobots in drug delivery.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of micro and nanorobots in drug delivery.
- Analysis of energy conversion for propulsion and movement.
- Evaluation of targeted delivery capabilities in physiological conditions.
Main Results:
- Micro and nanorobots can encapsulate, transport, and deliver therapeutic agents to disease sites.
- These systems enhance therapeutic efficiency by enabling targeted drug delivery.
- Reduced systemic side effects are observed due to localized drug action.
Conclusions:
- Micro and nanorobots represent a superior drug delivery system.
- Their application in diagnostics and disease management holds significant promise.
- Further research into biomedical applications is warranted.
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