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. 2019 Apr 11:52:e20180246.
doi: 10.1590/0037-8682-0246-2018.

Use of pharmaceutical nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis

[Article in Portuguese]
Carine Santana Ferreira Marques  1   2 , Jorge Barreto Machado Júnior  1   2 , Lucas Rannier de Melo Andrade  1   2 , Luciana Nalone Andrade  1   2 , André Luis Souza Dos Santos  3 , Maria do Socorro Pires E Cruz  4 , Marco Chaud  5 , Alini Tinoco Fricks  1   2 , Patrícia Severino  1   2
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Use of pharmaceutical nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis

[Article in Portuguese]
Carine Santana Ferreira Marques et al. Rev Soc Bras Med Trop. .
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Abstract

Introduction: Leishmaniasis is a global public health concern. Currently available treatments are associated with considerable side effects. The use of nanotechnology has shown promise for improving efficacy and bioavailability and minimizing side effects.

Methods: This study investigated available literature, including patents and scientific articles, to identify advances in the use of nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis.

Results: Our findings revealed a stable number of patents and scientific articles published over the past five years.

Conclusions: There is a need to intensify research on the use of nanotechnology for the treatment of leishmaniasis.

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