Abstract

NANOMEDICINE: THE IMMINENT GAUNTLET OF MEDICAL SCIENCE

Yogita Lugani*, Simmi Oberoi, Sanvir Kaur Rai and Balwinder Singh Sooch*

ABSTRACT

Nanotechnology is the study of extremely minute structures which addresses applications in different domains like agriculture, electronics, textiles, food industry and medical sector. The size of nanomaterials range from 0.1 to 100 nm which means engineering at atomic and/or molecular level and thus this technology is useful in every aspect for advanced development. Nano medicine is one of the emerging field of nanotechnology and it shows application in different fields such as synthesis of biodegradable vaccines, controlled drug delivery, DNA fingerprinting, organ transplantation, early detection and treatment of many diseases such as cancer, tuberculosis, Alzheimer‟s disease and Parkinson‟s disease. There are various environmental and health issues with nanomaterials which possess hazardous effects and hence these factors need to be considered before exploiting nanotechnology at commercial scale. This article aims to address various applications of nanotechnology at different medical sectors, types of nanomaterials used for safe drug delivery, their toxicity and safety issues.

Keywords: Nanotechnology, Nanomedicine, Vaccine, Nanopharmaceuticals, Organ transplantation, Safety issues.