What Role Does Molecular Recognition Play in Drug Delivery?
In drug delivery, molecular recognition ensures that therapeutic agents are precisely delivered to their intended targets, thereby enhancing efficacy and minimizing side effects. This is achieved by functionalizing nanocarriers with ligands that specifically bind to receptors on the surface of target cells. For example, liposomes or dendrimers can be engineered to recognize and bind to cancer cell markers, ensuring that the drug is released preferentially at the tumor site.
