Nanobiotechnology approaches for targeted delivery of pharmaceutics and cosmetics ingredients

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2011

Authors

Andreani, T (Author) Other; Doktorovova, S (Author) Other; Lopes, CM (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other

Journal

The Journal is awaiting validation by the Administrative Services.

Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY

Vol. 8

Pages: 66-83

ISSN: 1475-7435

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-YTM

DOI: 10.1504/ijnt.2011.037171

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 18