Nanoencapsulation for drug delivery

Authors

  • Avnesh Kumari Biotechnology Division, CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-176061 (H.P.), India
  • Rubbel Singla Biotechnology Division, CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-176061 (H.P.), India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India
  • Anika Guliani Biotechnology Division, CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-176061 (H.P.), India
  • Sudesh Kumar Yadav Biotechnology Division, CSIR - Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Palampur-176061 (H.P.), India; Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, New Delhi, India

Keywords:

nanocarriers, liposomes, micelles, dendrimers, carbon nanotube, magnetic

Abstract

Nanoencapsulation of drug/small molecules in nanocarriers (NCs) is a very promising approach for development of nanomedicine. Modern drug encapsulation methods allow efficient loading of drug molecules inside the NCs thereby reducing systemic toxicity associated with drugs. Targeting of NCs can enhance the accumulation of nanonencapsulated drug at the diseased site. This article focussed on the synthesis methods, drug loading, drug release mechanism and cellular response of nanoencapsulated drugs on liposomes, micelles, carbon nanotubes, dendrimers, and magnetic NCs. Also the uses of these various NCs have been highlighted in the field of nanotechnology.

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Published

2014-03-20

How to Cite

Kumari, A., Singla, R., Guliani, A., & Yadav, S. K. (2014). Nanoencapsulation for drug delivery. EXCLI Journal, 13, 265–286. Retrieved from https://excli.de/excli/article/view/700

Issue

Vol. 13 (2014)

Section

Review articles

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