A team of Scientists have recently used Polymeric Nanoparticles method, which is most advanced method of drug delivery, for effective release of drugs to treat fungal infections.

• Nanoformulation developed was found to be free of cytotoxic (substance that kills cells) and hemolytic effects (condition when red blood cells are destroyed faster than they can be made).
• This method of drug delivery can prove useful to patients suffering from asthma, cystic fibrosis, HIV, cancer, etc.

About Nanotechnolgy

• It refers to branch of science and engineering devoted to designing, producing, and using structures, devices, and systems by manipulating atoms and molecules at nanoscale (100 nanometeres or less).

Applications of Nanotechnology in healthcare

• Better imaging and diagnostics: Nanoparticles can be used as contrast agents in medical imaging techniques, such as MRI and CT scans for better visualization, etc.
• Targeted Drug Delivery: Directly to targeted body area reducing concerns of side-effects, etc.
• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: Nanostructured materials, such as hydrogels scaffolds, can mimic the extracellular matrix, providing a favorable environment for cell growth and tissue regeneration
• Developing gene sequencing technologies: Design and engineering of advanced solid-state nanopore materials will enable single-molecule detection at low cost and high speed.