What is Targeted Drug Delivery?
Targeted drug delivery is a method of delivering medication with the goal of maximizing its effects on specific parts of the body. This approach aims to minimize unwanted effects of the medication on non-diseased tissue, while at the same time prolonging the drug’s actions on its target. Regular drug delivery utilizes blood circulation as a means to transfer the active substance to its target. The main disadvantage of that approach is that a very small percentage of the initial dose manages to reach the intended target, while the rest affects unintended cell populations. Targeted drug delivery aims to mitigate this Read More …