A Review on the Methods of Targeted Drug Delivery Using Nanotechnology

The use of nanotechnology for targeted drug delivery is a rapidly growing field. Nanotechnology, with its manipulation of materials at the nanoscale, offers novel solutions across various fields, prominently in medicine. Nanotechnology enables precise drug administration to specific sites in targeted drug delivery, ensuring optimal efficacy while minimizing side effects. This approach encompasses passive and active targeting strategies, leveraging biological mechanisms and ligand-mediated interactions for enhanced drug delivery. The current study reviews the techniques of targeted drug delivery using nanotechnology, focusing on various methods of targeted drug delivery, their applications, and strategies for using nanotechnology. The key processes include drug loading, release, and overcoming biological barriers. Nanotechnology also finds applications in imaging, therapeutics, and drug development, promising personalized and precise medical interventions. Although several challenges, such as scalability, drug loading, and biological barriers, persist, the future scope remains promising, with personalized medicine, precision targeting, biomimetic nanoparticles, and advanced imaging integration poised to revolutionize healthcare.