Nanotechnology: Emerging Tool for Diagnostics and Therapeutics

• Published in: Applied biochemistry and biotechnology Vol. 165; no. 5-6; pp. 1178 - 1187
• Main Authors: Chakraborty, Mainak, Jain, Surangna, Rani, Vibha
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Humana Press Inc 01.11.2011; Springer; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Animals; Biochemistry; Biological and medical sciences; Biophysics; Biotechnology; Chemical properties; Chemistry; Chemistry and Materials Science; Diagnostic Imaging - instrumentation; Diagnostic Imaging - methods; Drug delivery systems; Drug Delivery Systems - instrumentation; Drug Delivery Systems - methods; Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology; Gene Targeting - instrumentation; Gene Targeting - methods; Humans; Mechanical engineering; Medical treatment; Nanoparticles - chemistry; Nanotechnology; Nanotechnology - instrumentation; Nanotechnology - methods; Gene delivery; Drug delivery; Diagnostics; Imaging; Nanotechnology; Drug; Delivery system; Diagnosis; Imagery; Genetic transfer
• ISSN: 0273-2289; 1559-0291
• DOI: 10.1007/s12010-011-9336-6

Nanotechnology is an emerging technology which is an amalgamation of different aspects of science and technology that includes disciplines such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, physics, chemistry, and material science. It has potential in the fields of information and communication technology, biotechnology, and medicinal technology. It involves manipulating the dimensions of nanoparticles at an atomic scale to make use of its physical and chemical properties. All these properties are responsible for the wide application of nanoparticles in the field of human health care. Promising new technologies based on nanotechnology are being utilized to improve diverse aspects of medical treatments like diagnostics, imaging, and gene and drug delivery. This review summarizes the most promising nanomaterials and their application in human health.