Advances in nanomaterials for precision drug delivery: Insights into pharmacokinetics and toxicity

Devika, Tripathi and Prashant, Pandey and Sakshi, Sharma and Awani Rai, K. and Manjunatha Prabhu, B. H. (2025) Advances in nanomaterials for precision drug delivery: Insights into pharmacokinetics and toxicity. BioImpacts, 15. pp. 1-33.

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Abstract

By integrating the cutting-edge principles of nanotechnology with medical science, nanomedicine offers unprecedented opportunities to develop advanced drug delivery systems that surpass the limitations of conventional therapies. These nanoscale systems are designed to enhance treatments' efficacy, specificity, and safety by optimizing pharmacokinetics and biodistribution, ensuring that therapeutic agents reach their intended targets with minimal side effects. The article provides an in-depth analysis of nanomaterials' pivotal role in overcoming challenges related to drug delivery, including the ability to bypass biological barriers, improve bioavailability, and achieve controlled release of drugs. Despite these promising advancements, the transition of nanomedicine from research to clinical practice faces significant hurdles. The review highlights key obstacles such as patient heterogeneity, physiological variability, and the complex ADME (Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion) profiles of nanocarriers, which complicate treatment predictability and effectiveness. Moreover, the article addresses the issues of limited tissue penetration, variable patient responses, and the need for standardized protocols in nanomaterial characterization, all of which hinder the widespread clinical adoption of nanomedicine. Nevertheless, the potential of nanomedicine in revolutionizing personalized cancer therapy remains immense. The article advocates for increased translational research and international collaboration to overcome these challenges, paving the way for fully realizing nanomedicine's capabilities in precision oncology and beyond.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Nanomedicine, Drug therapy, Precision delivery, ADME, Assessment, Safety
Subjects:	600 Technology > 01 Medical sciences > 15 Pharmacology
Divisions:	Food Protectants and Infestation Control
Depositing User:	Somashekar K S
Date Deposited:	09 Dec 2025 05:05
Last Modified:	09 Dec 2025 05:05
URI:	http://ir.cftri.res.in/id/eprint/20165

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