What Role Does Nanotechnology Play in Malaria Treatment?
Current malaria treatments rely heavily on antimalarial drugs like chloroquine and artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs). However, drug resistance is an emerging problem. Nanotechnology offers novel drug delivery systems that can enhance the efficacy and reduce the side effects of existing antimalarial drugs. Liposomal formulations and polymeric nanoparticles can encapsulate drugs, protecting them from degradation, and releasing them in a controlled manner to the target site. This can potentially reduce the dosage and frequency, improving patient compliance and outcomes.
