title: Nanotechnology in therapeutics: a focus on nanoparticles as a drug delivery system.
abstract: Continuing improvement in the pharmacological and therapeutic properties of drugs is driving the revolution in novel drug delivery systems. In fact, a wide spectrum of therapeutic nanocarriers has been extensively investigated to address this emerging need. Accordingly, this article will review recent developments in the use of nanoparticles as drug delivery systems to treat a wide variety of diseases. Finally, we will introduce challenges and future nanotechnology strategies to overcome limitations in this field.
authors.affiliation: National Nanotechnology Center (NANOTEC), Thailand Science Park, Pathumthani 12120, Thailand.
authors.forename: Suwussa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bamrungsap
authors.forename: Zilong
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zhao
authors.forename: Tao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Chunmei
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Ting
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Fu
authors.forename: Weihong
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Tan
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000737:chemistry*; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D004337:Drug Carriers; D004364:Pharmaceutical Preparations