Nanobiomaterials have revolutionized galenic formulations (the art of preparing and compounding medicines) by enhancing the stability, solubility, and targeted delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
The choice of nanobiomaterial often depends on how the medicine enters the body: Nanobiomaterials in Galenic Formulations and Co...
Nanobiomaterials are natural or synthetic substances engineered at the nanoscale ( Gold NPs Diagnostics & Photothermal therapy Unique optical
: Includes liposomes, polymeric nanoparticles, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs), and dendrimers. Vaccines High biocompatibility
Galenic formulation focuses on turning a raw drug into a usable medicine (like a tablet, cream, or injection). Nanobiomaterials improve this process through:
: Modifying nanoparticle surfaces with ligands (like antibodies) so they "stick" only to diseased cells, such as tumors. Summary Table of Nanomaterials Material Type Common Galenic Use Key Advantage Liposomes Injections, Vaccines High biocompatibility; mimics cell membranes. Polymeric NPs Sustained-release implants Highly tunable release profiles. Gold NPs Diagnostics & Photothermal therapy Unique optical properties for imaging. Nanocrystals Oral tablets Massive increase in bioavailability for insoluble drugs.
: Using "ethosomes" or "transfersomes" to push drugs through the skin barrier for localized treatment.