Materials Science and Engineering

Nanotechnology for Drug and Gene Delivery

Drug-related materials are a varied and increasing class, layer substances used to deliver medicines as well as therapies. It is opening up new possibilities for drug delivery vehicles, letting drug issue to be organized and besieged to exact areas of the body, which means minor doses and compact side effects. Various nanostructures, including liposomes, polymers as well as nanotubes, have been tested as carriers in drug delivery systems, mostly for handling and spotting cancer.