Nanobiotechnology approaches for targeted delivery of pharmaceutics and cosmetics ingredients. (3rd December 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Andreani, T.; Doktorovova, S.; Lopes, C.M.; Souto, E.B.
• Is Part Of: International journal of nanotechnology. Volume 8:Number 1/2(2011)
• Page Start: 66
• Page End: 83
• Publication Date: 2010-12-03
• Subjects: nanobiotechnology -- polymeric nanoparticles -- lipid nanoparticles -- delivery systems -- pharmaceuticals -- cosmetics -- nanotechnology -- targeted delivery -- drug delivery -- nanoparticulate carriers -- dermo-cosmetic products; 620.505
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1475-7435

Abstract

Nanobiotechnology refers to the ability to create and manipulate biological and bio-chemical materials, devices, and systems at atomic and molecular levels. Nano delivery systems hold great potential to overcome some of the obstacles in bio-pharmaceutical production, such as water soluble/insoluble pharmaceutical drugs and cosmetic ingredients, risks of toxicity, increasing bio-active efficacy, specificity, tolerability and its therapeutic index. Within nanoparticulate carriers, polymeric and lipid nanoparticles have risen to the forefront of bio-technology, having diverse applications in several fields of pharmaceuticals for oral, topical, ocular and intravenous administration, as well as in dermo-cosmetic products.