Use of pharmaceutical nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis

• Published in: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
• Main Authors: Carine Santana Ferreira Marques, Jorge Barreto Machado Júnior, Lucas Rannier de Melo Andrade, Luciana Nalone Andrade, André Luis Souza dos Santos, Maria do Socorro Pires e Cruz, Marco Chaud, Alini Tinoco Fricks, Patrícia Severino
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2019
• Subjects: Leishmaniasis; Drugs; Nanotechnology; Treatment; Arctic medicine. Tropical medicine; RC955-962; Arctic
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1590/0037-8682-0246-2018; https://doaj.org/article/ee47239882dd468f868956271c0342d1

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.