Nanotechnology and Its New Applications in Medicine

Document Type : Research Paper

Author

Department of Biology, Kha.C., Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal, Iran (Corresponding Author)

10.22038/mjms.2025.88204.5018

Abstract

Nano drug carriers in nanotechnology can create a significant transformation in targeted drug delivery and overcoming the body's biological barriers. Nanotechnology is rapidly developing in the pharmaceutical field; for example, nanoparticles can be used as drug delivery systems. Nanotechnology can help overcome drug delivery limitations such as bio-distribution and cellular entry. This can be achieved by targeting cells, molecular transport to specific organelles, and other approaches. In this study, data from numerous scientific research articles available in electronic databases were used to examine the topic of improving drug properties using nanoparticles.
Findings: Drug-carrying nanoparticles include various materials such as nanopolymers, dendrimers, lipids, nanoemulsions, and solid lipid nanoparticles, which can have different shapes and sizes depending on their production and synthesis methods. Currently, nanoencapsulation technology is used to enhance stability, targeting, and controlled release timing of essential oils in the body using nanoparticles. One of the benefits of targeted drug delivery is the precise and intelligent accumulation of essential oil as a drug at the target site, resulting in increased stability and pharmacological effects of the essential oil compounds on the target tissue in the body. Essential oil-loaded nanocapsules have significantly increased the efficiency of essential oils in pharmaceutical and medical applications.

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Introduction: Nanotechnology is a modern and exciting field of research that offers significant opportunities for innovation across various scientific disciplines. In recent years, modern medicine has been able to benefit greatly from this technology. The purpose of this article is to present the capabilities and novel applications of nanotechnology in the medical field and to review its future prospects.
Methods: Nanotechnology has the potential for use in various medical and bioengineering applications. Nano-based carriers and nano-adjuvants have high capabilities in the field of vaccines, diagnostic methods, kit production, biosensors, magnetic imaging, drug delivery, and enhancing drug efficacy in cancer treatment. The most significant application of nanotechnology is in cancer treatment, accounting for 95% of its usage. One of its most prominent applications is in targeted drug delivery, which constitutes 90% of its implementations. Nanotechnology plays a critical role in disease diagnosis and treatment, contributing 85% to early disease detection, 80% to medical imaging, and 70% to tissue engineering.
Results: Recent studies show that in the year 2000, nanotechnology had minimal usage, but today, in 2025, its application in therapeutic and diagnostic methods has reached 75%, emphasizing its crucial role. Nanotechnology leads to the development of new materials, providing vast opportunities for advancements in various fields of medical science.
Conclusion: Early detection techniques, targeted treatments, reduced drug side effects, and improved healthcare system efficiency are only a part of its potential to enhance public health.