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Functionalized lipid-based drug delivery nanosystems for the treatment of human infectious diseases

Bruna Almeida Furquim de Camargo1, Bruno Fonseca-Santos2, Suzana Gonçalves Carvalho1

  • 1School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Araraquara, Brazil.

Critical Reviews in Microbiology
|May 31, 2022
PubMed

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Functionalized lipid-based nanocarriers offer a promising alternative for treating infectious diseases. These systems show potential against viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, overcoming limitations of current antimicrobial drugs.

Area of Science:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

  • Infectious diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites remain significant global health challenges.
  • Current treatments face limitations including side effects and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Nanotechnology presents an alternative approach to combat these issues.

Conclusions:

  • Functionalized lipid-based DDNs represent a viable and advanced strategy for infectious disease management.
  • Nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems offer significant advantages over conventional therapies.
  • Further research into functionalized DDNs holds promise for developing novel treatments against a spectrum of pathogens.
Keywords:
Targetingdrug delivery nanosystemfunctionalizationinfectious diseasesnanotechnology

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