Nanotechnology in medicine: concepts and concerns

Quimica nova

Cancino, Juliana¹  Marangoni, Valéria S.¹  Zucolotto, Valtencir¹ 

[1] Universidade de São Paulo, São Carlos, Brasil

关键词: nanomedicine;    nanotechnology;    regulation.;   

DOI  :  10.5935/0100-4042.20140086

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Sociedade Brasileira de Quimica

【 摘 要 】

The recent advances in the development of nanomaterials have opened new and exciting opportunities for their applications in medicine. These applications include molecular imaging, drug-delivery, and photothermal therapy. Despite the progress in medicinal applications of nanomaterials, several key problems remain unaddressed. Recent advances in this area include the enhancement of sensitivity in early diagnosis and therapy, in addition to investigations into the possible toxicity of nanomaterials. However, since little is known about the toxicity of nanomaterials, the regulation of these materials is a slow and complex process. This paper reviews the current scenario in the applications of nanomaterials in medicine as well as the main concerns and regulatory questions.

【 授权许可】

CC BY