Title: Inorganic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery
Abstract: Inorganic nanoparticles are non-toxic, hydrophilic, biocompatible and highly stable compared to organic materials. Drug delivery systems designed for enhanced drug efficacy and reduced adverse effects have evolved accompanied by the development of novel materials. Biomedical applications of nanotechnology are mainly suited for diagnostic techniques, nano drugs and delivery systems, and biomedical implants. Nano-enabled drug delivery has been projected as the single largest market opportunity. Recent advancement in nanotechnology has led to the introduction of various inorganic nanoparticles other than calcium phosphates as excellent drug delivery matrices. Nanoparticles are now having highly advanced chemical properties and many inorganic nanoparticles have been used as drug carriers. This chapter reviews some of the recent developments and applications of calcium phosphate nanoparticles, gold nanoparticles and iron oxide nanoparticles in drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Publication Year: 2010
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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