Nanotechnology in medicine involves the application of nanoscale materials to improve the efficacy and safety of medical treatments, particularly in drug delivery and diagnostic tools.
Nanotechnology addresses the limitations of traditional medical treatments by providing more targeted therapies that reduce side effects and improve patient outcomes.
Nanoparticles are engineered with specific properties that allow them to target diseased cells or tissues precisely. In drug delivery, they can encapsulate drugs and release them slowly over time. For diagnostics, nanoparticles can be used as contrast agents for imaging techniques like MRI or as sensors in point-of-care tests.
Manufacturing involves synthesizing nanoparticles with controlled size, shape, and surface chemistry. Techniques include bottom-up approaches like self-assembly and top-down methods such as lithography or milling.
The build process typically includes synthesis of the nanoparticle core, functionalization to attach targeting ligands or imaging agents, and quality control testing for size distribution, stability, and biocompatibility.
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