What are the Therapeutic Applications of Nanotechnology in Protein Aggregation?
Nanotechnology opens up novel therapeutic avenues for treating diseases associated with protein aggregation. Some potential applications include:
1. Drug Delivery: Nanocarriers, such as liposomes and polymeric nanoparticles, can deliver drugs directly to the site of aggregation, improving efficacy and reducing side effects. 2. Gene Therapy:Nanoparticles can be used to deliver genes that encode for proteins capable of preventing or reversing aggregation. 3. Protease Inhibitors: Nanoparticles can be designed to release protease inhibitors that specifically target and degrade protein aggregates.
