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Manisha Bharti1, Md Aftab Alam1, Gudhanti Siva Nago Koteswara Rao1
1Department of Pharmacy, School of Medical and Allied Sciences, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
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Summary
Nanotechnology offers a promising solution for combating viral diseases, including COVID-19, by overcoming drug resistance and enhancing treatment efficacy. This technology provides an efficient mechanism for viral infection detection, prevention, and therapy.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Nanotechnology
- Drug Development
Background:
- Viral diseases pose a significant global health threat, causing widespread mortality.
- Emerging pandemics like COVID-19 highlight the urgent need for effective antiviral strategies.
- Conventional antiviral drugs face challenges such as drug resistance due to overuse.
Approach:
- This review explores the application of nanotechnology in developing novel antiviral therapies.
- Nanotechnology provides innovative tools for efficient viral infection detection, prevention, and treatment.
- It addresses the limitations of traditional antiviral drugs, offering enhanced efficacy.
Key Points:
- Nanotechnology enables targeted delivery and improved efficacy of antiviral agents.
- Nanomaterials can be engineered for enhanced diagnostic capabilities for rapid viral detection.
- The unique properties of nanomaterials offer new avenues for combating drug-resistant viral strains.
Conclusions:
- Nanotechnology is a highly promising field for developing novel antiviral therapies.
- Its application can significantly improve the efficacy and overcome the limitations of current treatments.
- Further research into nanotechnology-based viral therapy is warranted.
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