Dendrimers: Precision Drug Delivery Systems
Dendrimers: Tiny Trees Delivering Big Medicine Imagine tiny, intricately branched structures, resembling miniature Christmas trees, capable of carrying valuable medicine directly to diseased cells. This isn't science fiction; it's the fascinating world of dendrimer-mediated drug delivery. Dendrimers are synthetic polymers with a unique, highly branched structure. Their repetitive branching pattern allows them to possess numerous surface groups that can be chemically modified to attach various therapeutic agents. Think of them as microscopic cargo ships, capable of transporting delicate medicine through the body's complex highways and delivering it precisely where it's needed. Why Dendrimers? Advantages over Traditional Drug Delivery: Traditional drug delivery methods often face significant challenges: Low bioavailability: Many drugs are rapidly metabolized or excreted before reaching their target cells....