Nanobiotechnology approaches for targeted delivery of pharmaceutics and cosmetics ingredients Online publication date: Tue, 30-Nov-2010
by T. Andreani, S. Doktorovova, C.M. Lopes, E.B. Souto
International Journal of Nanotechnology (IJNT), Vol. 8, No. 1/2, 2011
Abstract: 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.
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