Nanomedicine(s) under the microscope.
Mol Pharm
; 8(6): 2101-41, 2011 Dec 05.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21974749
ABSTRACT
Depending on the context, nanotechnologies developed as nanomedicines (nanosized therapeutics and imaging agents) are presented as either a remarkable technological revolution already capable of delivering new diagnostics, treatments for unmanageable diseases, and opportunities for tissue repair or highly dangerous nanoparticles, nanorobots, or nanoelectronic devices that will wreak havoc in the body. The truth lies firmly between these two extremes. Rational design of "nanomedicines" began almost half a century ago, and >40 products have completed the complex journey from lab to routine clinical use. Here we critically review both nanomedicines in clinical use and emerging nanosized drugs, drug delivery systems, imaging agents, and theranostics with unique properties that promise much for the future. Key factors relevant to the design of practical nanomedicines and the regulatory mechanisms designed to ensure safe and timely realization of healthcare benefits are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Nanomedicina
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Mol Pharm
Assunto da revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
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FARMACIA
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FARMACOLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2011
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Espanha