title: Where Are the Nanodrugs? An Industry Perspective on Development of Drug Products Containing Nanomaterials.
abstract: While nanotechnology advancements have been applied to pharmaceutical products, the number of approved nanodrugs by global health authorities has not kept pace with research and development investments in the field. This article reviews the history of nanodrug development and provides an industrial context for realistic expectations in the future.
authors: Phytoption LLC, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA. havelh@gmail.com.
authors: Henry A
authors: HA
authors: Havel
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends; D055808:Drug Discovery / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D004345:Drug Industry / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D050997:Nanomedicine / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends*; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods / Q000639:trends
keywords: liposomes; micelles; nanocrystals; nanomedicine; nanotechnology