Potential applications of engineered nanoparticles in medicine and biology: an update.

Potential applications of engineered nanoparticles in medicine and biology: an update.
J Biol Inorg Chem. 2018 Aug 10;:
Authors: Rudramurthy GR, Swamy MK
Abstract
Nanotechnology advancements have led to the development of its allied fields, such as nanoparticle synthesis and their applications in the field of biomedicine. Nanotechnology driven innovations have given a hope to the patients as well as physicians in solving the complex medical problems. Nanoparticles with a size ranging from 0.2 to 100 nm are associated with an increased surface to volume ratio. Moreover, the physico-chemical and biological properties of nanoparticles can be modified depending on the applications. Different nanoparticles have been documented with a wide range of applications in various fields of medicine and biology including cancer therapy, drug delivery, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, biomolecules detection, and also as antimicrobial agents. However, the development of stable and effective nanoparticles requires a profound knowledge on both physico-chemical features of nanomaterials and their intended applications. Further, the health risks associated with the use of engineered nanoparticles needs a serious attention.
PMID: 30097748 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Biological Inorganic Chemistry : JBIC - August 10, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Rudramurthy GR, Swamy MK Tags: J Biol Inorg Chem Source Type: research