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What is Drug Delivery

Chapter 1
Next Generation Materials for Sustainable Engineering
Drug delivery systems are designed mechanisms for transporting pharmaceutical compounds into the body to achieve therapeutic effects. These systems enhance drug efficacy, improve bioavailability, and control release rates. From nanoparticles to implants, they play a crucial role in optimizing treatment outcomes while minimizing side effects in various medical conditions.
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The Emerging Next-Generation Materials for Biomedical Applications
Ranjit Barua (Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology, Shibpur, India) and Sudipto Datta (Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India)
Copyright: © 2024 |Pages: 10
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-1306-0.ch001
Abstract
Carbon dots (CDs) represent a next-generation class of materials with immense potential for various biomedical applications. Their unique combination of optical properties, biocompatibility, and tunable surface chemistry positions them as versatile tools for bioimaging, drug delivery, biosensing, and photothermal therapy. As researchers continue to explore and refine the properties of carbon dots, these nanomaterials are poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of biomedical technologies. The future of carbon dots in biomedical applications appears promising with ongoing research focusing on enhancing their properties and expanding their functionalities. Further advancements in surface engineering and functionalization strategies will likely lead to the development of CDs with improved stability, specificity, and tailored functionalities for targeted applications.
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Chapter 7
3D Printing in Modern Healthcare: An Overview of Materials, Methods, Applications, and Challenges
Drug delivery refers to the method and system used to administer medications into the body to achieve therapeutic effects, targeting specific sites or sustained release.
Published in Chapter: 3D Printing in Modern Healthcare: An Overview of Materials, Methods, Applications, and Challenges; From: Emerging Technologies for Health Literacy and Medical Practice
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Chapter 6
Current Perspectives on Nanoemulsions in Targeted Drug Delivery: An Overview
It refers to drug preparation, route of administration, site-specific targeting, metabolism, and toxicity are used to optimize efficacy and safety, and to improve patient convenience and compliance.
Published in Chapter: Current Perspectives on Nanoemulsions in Targeted Drug Delivery: An Overview; From: Handbook of Research on Nanoemulsion Applications in Agriculture, Food, Health, and Biomedical Sciences
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Chapter 4
Revolutionizing Drug Discovery With Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Efficiency, Addressing Ethical Concerns, and Overcoming Limitations
Drug delivery involves the controlled and targeted administration of pharmaceutical substances to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. It encompasses various methods and technologies designed to transport drugs efficiently into the body, ensuring precise release at specific sites, enhancing efficacy, and minimizing side effects for improved patient treatment.
Published in Chapter: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery With Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Efficiency, Addressing Ethical Concerns, and Overcoming Limitations; From: Approaches to Human-Centered AI in Healthcare
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Chapter 6
Optimizing the Size of Drug-Loaded Nanoparticles Using Design of Experiments: Solid Lipid Nanoparticles
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Chapter 13
Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles
The technique or process by which a pharmaceutical substance is administered to produce a therapeutic effect in people or animals is referred to as drug delivery.
Published in Chapter: Biomedical Applications of Nanoparticles; From: Handbook of Research on Green Synthesis and Applications of Nanomaterials
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Chapter 4
Metal Nanoparticles via Green Synthesis: A New Cancer Treatment Approach
The technique of delivering drugs to specific sites in the body to improve the effectiveness of treatment.
Published in Chapter: Metal Nanoparticles via Green Synthesis: A New Cancer Treatment Approach; From: Cutting-Edge Applications of Nanomaterials in Biomedical Sciences
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The Emerging Potential of 21st Century Bio-Inspired Swarm Robotics in Modern Medical Surgery
The technique and technology used to deliver pharmaceuticals to the body are referred to as drug delivery. It seeks to precisely target particular regions, deliver medications at regulated rates, and increase their efficacy while reducing unwanted effects. The distribution and absorption of drugs are optimized using a variety of delivery technologies, including as tablets, injections, patches, and nanoparticles, which improve the therapeutic effect of treatments.
Published in Chapter: The Emerging Potential of 21st Century Bio-Inspired Swarm Robotics in Modern Medical Surgery; From: Bio-inspired Swarm Robotics and Control: Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Strategies
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