Nanotechnology platforms in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a serious concern due to its effects on the quality of life of patients and its socioeconomic burden to society. Present day management of PD has limitations in both diagnosis and treatment. Nanotechnology may provide smart solutions to this problem. The present revi...

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Main Authors: Rishi Rajat Adhikary, Puja Sandbhor, Rinti Banerjee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Association of Physical Chemists (IAPC) 2015-09-01
Series:ADMET and DMPK
Online Access:http://pub.iapchem.org/ojs/index.php/admet/article/view/189
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Summary:Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains a serious concern due to its effects on the quality of life of patients and its socioeconomic burden to society. Present day management of PD has limitations in both diagnosis and treatment. Nanotechnology may provide smart solutions to this problem. The present review highlights the recent advancements in the development of nanotechnology platforms for PD. The review focuses on the use of such platforms in diagnostics, treatments, deep brain stimulation, neurosurgery and other modalities of management and the role of nanotechnology in each of these fields. The review also sheds light on the translation of technologies from labs to clinics and the essential advantages as well as concerns that accompany the translation.
ISSN:1848-7718