Role of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Technology: Methods and Applications

Mojgan Sheikhpour,1,2 Mohadeseh Arabi,3 Alibakhsh Kasaeian,4 Ali Rokn Rabei,4 Zahra Taherian5 1Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 2Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 3School of Medicine, Tehran Uni...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:130503552c944635a5f57038e34353df2021-12-02T09:15:12ZRole of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Technology: Methods and Applications1177-8903https://doaj.org/article/130503552c944635a5f57038e34353df2020-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.dovepress.com/role-of-nanofluids-in-drug-delivery-and-biomedical-technology-methods--peer-reviewed-article-NSAhttps://doaj.org/toc/1177-8903Mojgan Sheikhpour,1,2 Mohadeseh Arabi,3 Alibakhsh Kasaeian,4 Ali Rokn Rabei,4 Zahra Taherian5 1Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 2Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 3School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 4Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; 5Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranCorrespondence: Mojgan Sheikhpour Tel +98-9122969712Fax +98 21 64112285Email m_sheikhpour@pasteur.ac.irAbstract: Recently, suspensions of several nanoparticles or nanocomposites have attained a vast field of application in biomedical research works in some specified conditions and clinical trials. These valuable suspensions, which allow the nanoparticles to disperse and act in homogenous and stable media, are named as nanofluids. Several studies have introduced the advantages of nanofluids in biomedical approaches in different fields. Few review articles have been reported for presenting an overview of the wide biomedical applications of nanofluids, such as diagnosis and therapy. The review is focused on nanosuspensions, as the nanofluids with solid particles. Major applications are focused on nanosuspension, which is the main type of nanofluids. So, concise content about major biomedical applications of nanofluids in drug delivery systems, imaging, and antibacterial activities is presented in this paper. For example, applying magnetic nanofluid systems is an important route for targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia, and differential diagnosis. Also, nanofluids could be used as a potential antibacterial agent to overcome antibiotic resistance. This study could be useful for presenting the novel and applicable methods for success in current medical practice.Keywords: biomedical applications, nanofluid, diagnosis, therapy, drug delivery, antibiotic resistanceSheikhpour MArabi MKasaeian ARokn Rabei ATaherian ZDove Medical Pressarticlebiomedical applicationsnanofluiddiagnosistherapydrug deliveryantibiotic resistance.Medical technologyR855-855.5Chemical technologyTP1-1185ENNanotechnology, Science and Applications, Vol Volume 13, Pp 47-59 (2020)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic biomedical applications
nanofluid
diagnosis
therapy
drug delivery
antibiotic resistance.
Medical technology
R855-855.5
Chemical technology
TP1-1185
spellingShingle biomedical applications
nanofluid
diagnosis
therapy
drug delivery
antibiotic resistance.
Medical technology
R855-855.5
Chemical technology
TP1-1185
Sheikhpour M
Arabi M
Kasaeian A
Rokn Rabei A
Taherian Z
Role of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Technology: Methods and Applications
description Mojgan Sheikhpour,1,2 Mohadeseh Arabi,3 Alibakhsh Kasaeian,4 Ali Rokn Rabei,4 Zahra Taherian5 1Department of Mycobacteriology and Pulmonary Research, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 2Microbiology Research Center (MRC), Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran; 3School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; 4Faculty of New Sciences and Technologies, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran; 5Research Laboratory of Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment Processes, Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, IranCorrespondence: Mojgan Sheikhpour Tel +98-9122969712Fax +98 21 64112285Email m_sheikhpour@pasteur.ac.irAbstract: Recently, suspensions of several nanoparticles or nanocomposites have attained a vast field of application in biomedical research works in some specified conditions and clinical trials. These valuable suspensions, which allow the nanoparticles to disperse and act in homogenous and stable media, are named as nanofluids. Several studies have introduced the advantages of nanofluids in biomedical approaches in different fields. Few review articles have been reported for presenting an overview of the wide biomedical applications of nanofluids, such as diagnosis and therapy. The review is focused on nanosuspensions, as the nanofluids with solid particles. Major applications are focused on nanosuspension, which is the main type of nanofluids. So, concise content about major biomedical applications of nanofluids in drug delivery systems, imaging, and antibacterial activities is presented in this paper. For example, applying magnetic nanofluid systems is an important route for targeted drug delivery, hyperthermia, and differential diagnosis. Also, nanofluids could be used as a potential antibacterial agent to overcome antibiotic resistance. This study could be useful for presenting the novel and applicable methods for success in current medical practice.Keywords: biomedical applications, nanofluid, diagnosis, therapy, drug delivery, antibiotic resistance
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title Role of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Technology: Methods and Applications
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title_fullStr Role of Nanofluids in Drug Delivery and Biomedical Technology: Methods and Applications
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