Nanotechnology and Drug Delivery

Nanotechnology is an emerging field of science and engineering that deals with the manipulation of matter at the nanoscale, typically at a level between 1 and 100 nanometers. Nanotechnology has the potential to revolutionize the way drugs are delivered to the human body, enabling more efficient and targeted delivery of drugs to specific areas with fewer side effects. One of the primary goals of nanotechnology for drug delivery is to increase the bioavailability of drugs, which is the degree to which a drug is available for use by the body. This can be achieved through the use of nanocarriers, which are nanoscale materials designed to carry drugs to specific sites within the body. These nanocarriers can be designed to carry drugs across the cell membrane, allowing them to be delivered directly to the target cells. Furthermore, nanocarriers can be engineered to release the drug over a period of time, allowing for a sustained release of the drug. Nanoparticles can also be used to deliver drugs to specific areas of the body. These particles are made up of a core that contains the drug, and a coating that is designed to interact with the specific target area. This allows the drug to be delivered directly to the area of interest, which can increase the efficacy of the drug while minimizing side effects.