Scientists engaged in precision medicine research focus intensely on target-based drug development. In doing so, they help improve the safety and efficacy profiles of future therapies by reducing ...

A DNA aptamer nanostructure enables targeted doxorubicin delivery to AML cells, improving treatment efficacy and safety, ...

Nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems utilise the unique physicochemical properties of nanoscale carriers to enhance therapeutic efficacy whilst minimising systemic side effects. These formulations ...

Ovarian cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women worldwide. Unlike breast cancer, ovarian cancer lacks early diagnostic markers and does not show noticeable symptoms until cancer ...

Nanoparticles enhance drug solubility, stability, and bioavailability, improving therapeutic outcomes for GI conditions like IBD through targeted delivery mechanisms. Hydrogel-based systems offer ...

A couple of University of Nebraska professors have launched a startup company with the goal of bringing to market an innovative method for delivering drugs and other therapeutics to targeted locations ...

In medical applications, nanotechnology advancements have positioned nanodiscs as valuable tools for diagnosing and treating various diseases. These disc-shaped particles can preserve membrane ...

Merck & Co.'s peptides could be undergoing a transformation into oral tablets thanks to a $493 million licensing deal the company inked with Austria-based drug delivery technology maker Cyprumed.

Drug delivery utilizes various methods and/or carriers to transport therapeutic agents to the tissue, organ, cell, or subcellular organ of interest for release and absorption. Some of the primary ...

As medications advance, so do devices used for drug delivery. Pharmaceutical engineers and designers are focused on how to make drug delivery systems easier, less painful, more sustainable, and better ...

Developing high-quality, safe, and effective drugs is a complex process that requires varied scientific skills and stringent regulatory assessments. Drug development is a process that spans many years ...