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A systematic review on nanoparticles: A ubiquitous approach for anti-tumour drug delivery and cancer management

Aman Shukla, Manju Prajapati, Vishal Shrivastava

Advance Pharmaceutical Journal, 2021

Abstract

The goal of this study was to examine current research on nanotechnology-based medication delivery.Pharmaceutical nanocarriers currently in use, such as microspheres, dendrimers, nanoparticles, micelles, polymeric nanoparticles, and others, have a wide range of useful properties, including longevity in the blood, which allows for accumulation in pathological areas with reduced vasculature; specific targeting to specific disease sites; improved intracellular penetration of nonmaterial with contrast properties, which allows for direct visualisation.Some pharmacological carriers have already entered clinical trials, while others are still in the early stages of research.Furthermore, the development of multifunctional nanocarriers with desirable qualities might greatly improve the efficacy of a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic techniques.These cutting-edge materials function at the nanoscale level and provide new and powerful imaging, diagnostic, and treatment techniques.Data from research papers published in journals, data from different publications, and other internet accessible material were used to compile various reports.A list of several medication delivery methods through NP is offered, along with its benefits and drawbacks.Nanotechnology is a breakthrough invention that has a broad range of applications in disciplines such as medicine, communications, diagnostics, and electronics.

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