Beyond the Microscope: Nanotechnology’s Impact on Our World (Part 1)

Personalized Medicine and Nanotechnology

Author(s): Shivang Dhoundiyal* and Aftab Alam *

Pp: 139-170 (32)

DOI: 10.2174/9798898810757125010007

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, personalized medicine and nanotechnology spearhead transformative advancements. Personalized medicine harnesses insights from genomic profiling and biomarker analysis to tailor treatments precisely to individual genetic and physiological profiles, leveraging predictive modelling and artificial intelligence for optimized therapeutic outcomes. This shift from generalized treatments to personalized interventions holds promise for improving efficacy and reducing adverse effects. Concurrently, nanotechnology revolutionizes medical practices with its sophisticated tools for targeted drug delivery, precise diagnostics, and real-time health monitoring through nanosensors and smart nanomaterials. Future directions in personalized medicine include integrating multiomics data to refine patient profiling, thereby enhancing diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic efficacy. Nanotechnology's impact spans across various medical domains, enhancing cancer treatment through targeted drug delivery systems and advancing cardiovascular care with nanoscale therapies for tissue repair and monitoring. It also holds potential in neurodegenerative disorders, diabetes, genetic conditions, autoimmune diseases, and respiratory disorders, enabling tailored treatments and early disease detection through advanced imaging and sensing technologies. Genetic and cellular interventions are pivotal, with CRISPR technology enabling precise gene editing and nanocarriers facilitating targeted gene delivery for therapeutic applications. The synergy of personalized medicine and nanotechnology promises to redefine healthcare by offering customized treatments, improving patient outcomes, and advancing proactive disease management strategies, although ethical considerations and regulatory frameworks will shape their implementation and accessibility in clinical practice. 


Keywords: Applications, CRISPR-Cas9, Genetic interventions, Nanotechnology, Personalised treatments, Vaccines.

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