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. 2011 Nov;165(5-6):1178-87.

doi: 10.1007/s12010-011-9336-6. Epub 2011 Aug 17.

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Nanotechnology: emerging tool for diagnostics and therapeutics

Mainak Chakraborty et al. Appl Biochem Biotechnol. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Nanotechnology is an emerging technology which is an amalgamation of different aspects of science and technology that includes disciplines such as electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, biology, physics, chemistry, and material science. It has potential in the fields of information and communication technology, biotechnology, and medicinal technology. It involves manipulating the dimensions of nanoparticles at an atomic scale to make use of its physical and chemical properties. All these properties are responsible for the wide application of nanoparticles in the field of human health care. Promising new technologies based on nanotechnology are being utilized to improve diverse aspects of medical treatments like diagnostics, imaging, and gene and drug delivery. This review summarizes the most promising nanomaterials and their application in human health.

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