Department of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Washington, Seattle, USA
Review Article
The Impact of Nanoparticles on the Immune System: Application of Nanoparticles
Author(s): Duarte Jonatas*
Since the early days marking the first use of nanomedicine in the early 80s, there has been a meaningful change in the scientific
field involving the Fabrication, characterization, and application of nanomaterials to treat many diseases, including cancers
and genetic disorders. As unique and attractive properties of this novel class of materials unraveled, significant advances
and discoveries were made over time. Addressing several challenges posed by conventional therapy, which were the only
available treatment option for ailing patients, nanomedicine provided enhanced benefits, including reduced dosing, improved
pharmacokinetics, and superior targeting efficiency. Several such formulations have successfully made their way to clinics and
have shown promise in prolonging terminally ill patient populations' survival rates. However, the complex immune system
and its.. View more»