Introduction to Nano-technological Structures and their Potential Therapeutic Uses in Viral Diseases

Abstract

Nanotechnology from the very beginning has been implicated to be useful in various fields of science, owing to its interdisciplinary dimensions. Various studies around the globe have resulted in a plethora of information regarding the diagnostic and therapeutic potentials of nanotechnology. Different kinds of nano-structures have been produced with unique properties due to their peculiar sizes with propositions in medicine and healthcare. Such nano-scale structures with their prospective geometries are very important in relation to their functionalities. Moreover, modifications on surface of nanoparticles have been impregnated to bring changes that can provide desired effects. Targeted drug therapy by nanoparticles is a subject of recent interest, as it focuses on removing the side effects of certain conventional therapies. Various viral infections have been explored by targeting effects of nanotechnology. Conventional methods, targeting viral infections have certain drawbacks, which can be tackled by nanotechnological approaches. This review focused on the current status of nanoparticles in specific systems that work against viruses, using the conceptual translation of the nano-scale moieties. Different targets for various virology related entities have been exploited and resulted in promising aspects of targeting agents and nano-therapeutics.