The ability to disrupt cell membranes using nanotechnology has numerous applications: - Drug Delivery: Enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents by facilitating their entry into cells. - Cancer Treatment: Targeting cancer cells specifically, leading to cell death while sparing healthy cells. - Antimicrobial Therapy: Using nanoparticles to disrupt the membranes of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. - Gene Therapy: Assisting in the delivery of genetic material into cells for therapeutic purposes.
