Nanomaterials to target immunity.

Advances in Pharmacology
Romila ManchandaBryan Ronain Smith

Abstract

Critical advances have recently been made in the field of immunotherapy, contributing to an improved understanding of how to harness and balance the power of immune responses in the treatment of diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases. Combining nanomedicine with immunotherapy provides the opportunity for customization, rational design, and targeting to minimize side effects and maximize efficacy. This review highlights current developments in the design and utilization of nano-based immunotherapy systems, including how rationally-designed nanosystems can target and modify immune cells to modulate immune responses in a therapeutic manner. We discuss the following topics: targeted immuno-engineered nanoformulations, commercial formulations, clinical applicability, challenges associated with current approaches, and future directions.

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