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T1 Surface Engineering of Nanomaterials with Polymers, Biomolecules, and Small Ligands for Nanomedicine
A1 Díez Pascual, Ana María
K1 Functional nanomaterials
K1 Nanomedicine
K1 Polymers
K1 Tissue engineering
K1 Cancer therapy
K1 Drug delivery
K1 Medical implants
K1 Química
K1 Chemistry
AB Nanomedicine is a speedily growing area of medical research that is focused on developing nanomaterials for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Nanomaterials with unique physicochemical properties have recently attracted a lot of attention since they offer a lot of potential in biomedical research. Novel generations of engineered nanostructures, also known as designed and functionalized nanomaterials, have opened up new possibilities in the applications of biomedical approaches such as biological imaging, biomolecular sensing, medical devices, drug delivery, and therapy. Polymers, natural biomolecules, or synthetic ligands can interact physically or chemically with nanomaterials to functionalize them for targeted uses. This paper reviews current research in nanotechnology, with a focus on nanomaterial functionalization for medical applications. Firstly, a brief overview of the different types of nanomaterials and the strategies for their surface functionalization is offered. Secondly, different types of functionalized nanomaterials are reviewed. Then, their potential cytotoxicity and cost-effectiveness are discussed. Finally, their use in diverse fields is examined in detail, including cancer treatment, tissue engineering, drug/gene delivery, and medical implants.
SN 1996-1944
YR 2022
FD 2022-04-30
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10017/55142
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10017/55142
LA eng
DS MINDS@UW
RD 26-abr-2024