Summary of Hybrid Nanostructures: Versatile Systems for Biomedical Applications

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Abstract

The review presented titled “Hybrid nanostructures: versatile systems for biomedical applications” by Dr. Usha Y Nayak, Dr. Swapnil Mehta, Dr. Akhil Suresh, Dr. Yogendra Nayak, and Dr. Reema Narayan is centered on general properties, characteristics, types of biomedical applications, toxicity, and recent patents of hybrid nanostructures.

Research Goals and Hypotheses: The primary goal is to discuss hybrid organic and inorganic nanostructure in a comprehensive manner along with their biomedical applications, toxicity, and patents.

Methodological Approach:

  1. A comprehensive review-based approach has been followed for this article. Descriptive information about the definition and types of organic and Inorganic Hybrid Nanostructure along with their characteristic properties.
  1. Research related to Organic Hybrid lipid-based, polymeric, solid lipid nanoparticles (NPs), self-assembled micelles, hybrid dendrimers, protein NPs, and virus-based NPs have been discussed in detail.
  1. Research Work related to Inorganic Hybrid nanostructures like metal NPs, carbon nanotubes, mesoporous silica nanoparticles, magnetic NPs, and layered double hydroxide nanosheets have been discussed in detail.

Results and Discoveries:

  1. Organic and Inorganic Hybrid nanostructures offer enhanced drug loading capacity, regulated release profiles, and targeted delivery, making them attractive options for various therapeutic applications.
  2. Combination therapy using hybrid nanocarriers has shown promise in enhancing therapeutic efficacy in cancer treatment.
  3. Nanoparticles, including dendrimers, nanogels, and protein nanoparticles, offer targeted drug delivery and controlled release for cancer therapy. This review article explored the various types of nanostructures, highlighting their benefits and drawbacks.

Citation to the base paper: R. Vargas-Bernal, Introductory Chapter: Hybrid Nanomaterials, in: R. Vargas Bernal, P. He, S. Zhang (Eds.), Hybrid Nanomater. – Flex. Electron. Mater., IntechOpen, 2020. https://doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.92012.

Publication Date

2022

Recommended Citation

Mehta S, Suresh A, Nayak Y, Narayan R, Nayak UY. Hybrid nanostructures: Versatile systems for biomedical applications. Coord Chem Rev. 2022 Jun 1;460:214482.

Publication Date

2022

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