From the last half of the century, scientists are developing nanoparticles for
a wide variety of applications. Novel synthesis methods are explored to make them
ideal for medical applications. They may be used for the detection of biological or
chemical substances for the diagnosis of many disease conditions. Moreover, drugs are
also delivered through nanoparticles to the target organ. Further, RNAi therapy is also
supported by nanoparticles that help in the delivery of siRNA/shRNA/miRNA to the
target site. DNA molecules are also conjugated with nanoparticles for gene therapy.
Other than drug or gene therapy, antigens and other immunomodulators are also
delivered through nanoparticles to enhance the immune response. Different vaccination
strategies are also followed through nanoparticles for increased immunostimulation.
Keywords: Bioavailability, Biotechnology, Biosensing, Carbon nanoparticle,
Drug delivery, Electrospraying, Gold nanoparticle, Inorganic nanoparticle,
miRNA, Nanoparticle, Nanomedicine, Nanotechnology, Nanodiagnostic,
Nanocarriers, Organic nanoparticle, Polymeric nanoparticle, Silver nanoparticle,
siRNA, shRNA, Theranostic.
