Title:Nanotechnology: Its Application in Treating Neurodegenerative Diseases
Volume: 20
Issue: 1
Author(s): Falaq Naz and Yasir Hasan Siddique*
Affiliation:
- Department of Zoology, Drosophila Transgenic Laboratory, Section of Genetics, Faculty of Life Sciences, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002, Uttar Pradesh,India
Keywords:
Nanotechnology, nanoparticles, neurodegenerative disease, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's
disease.
Abstract: Neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington disease
have serious concern due to its effect on the quality of life of affected persons. They have some limitations
at diagnostic as well as the treatment level. Introducing nanotechnology, for the treatment
of these diseases may contribute significantly to solve the problem. There are several treatment
strategies for the neurodegenerative diseases, but most of them fail to cross the Blood-Brain Barrier
(BBB). The present review highlights the application of nanotechnology during last the 20 years
for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.