Nano drug-delivery systems for management of AIDS: liposomes, dendrimers, gold and silver nanoparticles.

AIDS is a disease affecting many worldwide. Since it is difficult to cure AIDS, new therapies have been developed. Tiny materials called nanoparticles with promising features are used to carry different drugs to relevant organs in the body. There are various nanoparticles with different textures and shapes used in AIDS therapy. Branched nanoparticles, nanoparticles with repetitive building blocks and metal-based nanoparticles are three commonly used nanoparticles in AIDS treatment that are studied in this review. These tiny materials can find the exact place in the body to deliver drugs. They can also reduce the side effects of anti-AIDS drugs and help patients use fewer drugs while getting the same or better results.