Applications of Nanotechnology: In Medicine

A. S. Pujar, Alfaz. M. Bagawan

Abstract: Nano medicine is an emerging and rapidly evolving field and includes the use of nano particles for diagnosis and therapy of a variety of diseases, as well as in regenerative medicine. In this mini-review, leaders in the field from around the globe provide a personal perspective on the development of nano medicine. The focus lies on the translation from research to development and the innovation supply chain, as well as the current status of nano medicine in industry. The role of academic professional societies and the importance of government funding are discussed. Nano medicine to combat infectious diseases of poverty is highlighted along with other pertinent examples of recent breakthroughs in nano-medicine. Taken together, this review provides a unique and global perspective on the emerging field of nano medicine. Applications of various noon systems in cancer therapy such as carbon nano tube, dendrimers, nano crystal, nano wire, nano shells etc.

Keywords: Nanomedicine, nano particle, drug delivery, diagnosis