Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Therapeutic Targets

Advances in nanotechnology that enable drugs to be delivered in ways that preserve their efficacy and to precise therapeutic targets are creating a host of opportunities for drug developers. A variety of nanostructures are being investigated as functional drug carriers for a wide range of therapies, most notably cardiovascular medicine, autoimmune diseases, and cancer. While the concept of nanoparticles in drug delivery is not new, the number of research programs and active drug development projects has escalated as funding to nanotechnology developers has increased. The result is the emergence of a host of novel nanotechnologies tailored to meet the physicochemical requirements of drug developers. Nanoparticles have already improved the availability and efficacy of some drugs, and the capabilities that evolving technologies possess will leads to a dramatic increase in the number of therapies delivered via nanoparticles.

Publication Date: May 2008

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Engineered Drug Delivery Market Overview

Market Dynamics

Competitive Landscape

Demand Drivers

Factors Limiting Growth

Nanoparticle Design & Technology Factors

Drug Solubility

Dosage Forms

Pharmacokinetics

Bioavailability

Commercial Nanoparticle Platform Assessment

Mucoadhesive Nanospheres

Composite Nanoshells

Magnetic Nanoparticles

Quantum Dots

Optical Activation

Emerging Nanoparticle Delivery Technologies

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Market Drivers

Safety

Targeted Drug Delivery

Funding Programs

Patient/Consumer Sentiment

Enhanced Compliance

Near-term Nanoparticle Delivery Therapeutics

Autoimmune Diseases

Cardiovascular Medicine

Cancer Therapy

Musculoskeletal

Vaccines

Emerging Markets

Existing/Approved Drugs

New Drug Discovery

DNA-based Therapies

Market Factors

Government Regulations

Health Standards Organizations

Growth of Self-Administration

Managed Care Initiatives

Shifting Patient Demographics

Patent Expiry and Generics

Rx-to-OTC Switching

Nanoparticle Drug Delivery - Company Profiles

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