How Does Nanotechnology Improve Therapeutic Efficiency?
Nanotechnology enhances therapeutic efficiency through several mechanisms:
Targeted Drug Delivery: Nanoparticles can be engineered to target specific cells, reducing side effects and increasing the concentration of the drug at the disease site. Controlled Release: Nanocarriers can be designed to release their payload in a controlled manner, ensuring a sustained therapeutic effect. Enhanced Permeability and Retention (EPR) Effect: Due to their small size, nanoparticles can pass through biological barriers more easily and accumulate in tumor tissues, enhancing the therapeutic impact. Multi-Functionality: Nanoparticles can be multifunctional, combining diagnostic and therapeutic functions in a single platform, known as theranostics.
