Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering: From Discovery to Applications

Nanotechnology in Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering: From Discovery to Applications

2010 September 8; 10(9): 3223–3230. | Jinjun Shi†.§, Alexander R. Votrubá§, Omid C. Farokhzad†.§, and Robert Langer†.‡*
The article discusses the application of nanotechnology in medicine, particularly focusing on drug delivery and tissue engineering. It highlights recent advances, challenges, and future prospects in these areas. In drug delivery, nanotechnology has improved the pharmacological properties of drugs, such as solubility and half-life, and enabled the development of new therapeutic classes. In tissue engineering, nanotechnology has facilitated the creation of biocompatible scaffolds and controlled the release of biological factors, leading to the regeneration of complex tissues. The article also explores specific applications like gene therapy, targeted drug delivery, co-delivery of multiple drugs, and the use of MEM/NEM devices for drug delivery. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding cell-nanotopography interactions and controlled release mechanisms in tissue engineering. Overall, nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing the efficacy and safety of treatments and improving the quality of life for patients.The article discusses the application of nanotechnology in medicine, particularly focusing on drug delivery and tissue engineering. It highlights recent advances, challenges, and future prospects in these areas. In drug delivery, nanotechnology has improved the pharmacological properties of drugs, such as solubility and half-life, and enabled the development of new therapeutic classes. In tissue engineering, nanotechnology has facilitated the creation of biocompatible scaffolds and controlled the release of biological factors, leading to the regeneration of complex tissues. The article also explores specific applications like gene therapy, targeted drug delivery, co-delivery of multiple drugs, and the use of MEM/NEM devices for drug delivery. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of understanding cell-nanotopography interactions and controlled release mechanisms in tissue engineering. Overall, nanotechnology is expected to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing the efficacy and safety of treatments and improving the quality of life for patients.
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