Nanotechnology and its use in imaging and drug delivery (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Serjay Sim
    • Nyet Kui Wong
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  • Published online on: March 5, 2021     https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2021.1418
  • Article Number: 42
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Abstract

Nanotechnology is the exploitation of the unique properties of materials at the nanoscale. Nanotechnology has gained popularity in several industries, as it offers better built and smarter products. The application of nanotechnology in medicine and healthcare is referred to as nanomedicine, and it has been used to combat some of the most common diseases, including cardiovascular diseases and cancer. The present review provides an overview of the recent advances of nanotechnology in the aspects of imaging and drug delivery.
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Sim S and Wong NK: Nanotechnology and its use in imaging and drug delivery (Review). Biomed Rep 14: 42, 2021.
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Sim, S., & Wong, N.K. (2021). Nanotechnology and its use in imaging and drug delivery (Review). Biomedical Reports, 14, 42. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2021.1418
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Sim, S., Wong, N. K."Nanotechnology and its use in imaging and drug delivery (Review)". Biomedical Reports 14.5 (2021): 42.
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Sim, S., Wong, N. K."Nanotechnology and its use in imaging and drug delivery (Review)". Biomedical Reports 14, no. 5 (2021): 42. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2021.1418