Medical Applications: Current healthcare areas utilizing nanoparticles

Developing Novel Vaccine Delivery Systems for Cancer Therapy

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Several nanoparticle systems have been approved by the FDA, and are being used in the medical settings to either treat or diagnose disease. Researchers continue to explore uses of nanoparticles for medical applications. Currently, there are a large number of clinical trials investigating nanoparticle systems, especially for cancer diagnostics and treatment.
  • Appetite Control
  • Bone Replacement
  • Cancer drugs
  • Chemical Substitute
  • Cholesterol
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Drug Development
  • Hormone Therapy
  • Imaging
  • Immunosuppressant
  • Medical Tools

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  1. http://www.nanotechproject.org/inventories/medicine/apps/
  2. Image: National Cancer Institute. Creator: Brenda Melendez and Rita Serda, Ph.D.
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