What are Some Applications of Enhanced Delivery in Medicine?
Enhanced delivery using nanotechnology has numerous applications in medicine, including: - Cancer Therapy: Nanoparticles are used to deliver chemotherapeutic agents directly to tumor cells, enhancing the effectiveness of the treatment and reducing systemic toxicity. - Gene Therapy: Nanocarriers can deliver genetic material to specific cells, helping to correct genetic disorders or enhance the expression of beneficial genes. - Vaccines: Nanotechnology is used to develop more effective vaccines by enhancing the delivery and presentation of antigens to the immune system. - Targeted Drug Delivery: Diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and infectious diseases can benefit from targeted drug delivery systems that improve therapeutic outcomes.
