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Nanotechnology as a potential treatment for diabetes and its complications: A review
Kanika Manral1, Anita Singh1, Yuvraj Singh2
1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Technology Sir J.C Bose Technical Campus Bhimtal, Kumaun University Nainital, 263136, India.
Background And Aim:
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that causes multiple complications in various organs, such as the kidney, liver and cardiovascular system. These complications are the main causes of morbidity and mortality in patients with diabetes. Nanotechnology offers new opportunities for the therapy of diabetes and its multiple complications through site-specific and precise drug delivery. This review summarizes the various studies demonstrating the potential applications of different nanoparticles in diabetes-associated complications.
Method:
A literature search was conducted using PubMed, Google Scholar and Scopus databases, focusing on the role of nanoparticles in the improved delivery of various hypoglycemic agents for the treatment of microvascular and macrovascular diabetic complications.
Results:
Numerous studies have shown that nanoparticles, such as nanoliposomes, polymeric micelles, dendrimers and metallic nanoparticles, improve the delivery of various hypoglycemic agents. Moreover, nanoparticles have been found to be safer, with improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles.
Conclusion:
This review outlines the significant role of nanotechnology in diabetes and related complications and its superiority over conventional drug delivery.
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