1. Use of pharmaceutical nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis.
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Marques CSF, Machado Júnior JB, Andrade LRM, Andrade LN, Santos ALSD, Cruz MDSPE, Chaud M, Fricks AT, and Severino P
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- Bibliometrics, Humans, Patents as Topic statistics & numerical data, Antiprotozoal Agents administration & dosage, Biomedical Research statistics & numerical data, Leishmaniasis drug therapy, Nanotechnology statistics & numerical data
- Abstract
Introduction: Leishmaniasis is a global public health concern. Currently available treatments are associated with considerable side effects. The use of nanotechnology has shown promise for improving efficacy and bioavailability and minimizing side effects., Methods: This study investigated available literature, including patents and scientific articles, to identify advances in the use of nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis., Results: Our findings revealed a stable number of patents and scientific articles published over the past five years., Conclusions: There is a need to intensify research on the use of nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis.
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- 2019
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