Nanomaterials owing to their small size imparts them with unique properties and they can also be designed and engineered according to the specific need. The use of nanoparticles (NPs) in medicine is particularly revolutionary as it has opened new therapeutic avenues to diagnose, treat and manage diseases in an efficient and timely manner. The review article presents the biomedical applications of nanomaterials including bioimaging, magnetic hypothermia and photoablation therapy, with a particular focus on disease diagnosis and targeted drug delivery. Nanobiosensors are highly specific and can be delivered into cells to investigate important biomarkers. They are also used for targeted drug delivery and deliver theranostic agents to specific sites of interest. The review also explores the role of nano-based drug delivery systems for the management and treatment of nervous system disorders, tuberculosis and orthopaedics. The nano-capsulated drugs can be transported by blood to the targeted site for a sustained release over a prolonged period. Some other applications like their role in invasive surgery, photodynamic therapy and quantum dot imaging have also been explored. Despite that, the safety concerns related to nanomedicine should be comprehended as well as the biodistribution of NPs in the body and the mechanistic insight.
Keywords: Drug Delivery; Nanomaterials; Tuberculosis; cancer therapy; nervous system disorders.
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