Nanomedicine and neurodegenerative disorders: so close yet so far

Expert Opin Drug Deliv. 2015 Jul;12(7):1041-4. doi: 10.1517/17425247.2015.1041374. Epub 2015 Apr 26.

Abstract

This editorial provides an overview of the main advantages of the use of nanomedicine-based approach for innovation in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Besides these aspects, a critical analysis on the main causes that slow the application of nanomedicine to brain disorders is given along with the identification of possible solutions and possible interventions. Better communication between the main players of research in this field and a detailed understanding of the most critical issues to be addressed should help in defining future directions towards the improvement and, finally, the clinical application of nanomedicine to neurodegenerative diseases.

Keywords: brain; drug delivery and targeting; nanomedicine; neurodegenerative disorders.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Nanomedicine / trends*
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases / drug therapy*