Advanced drug delivery systems can assist in managing influenza virus infection: A hypothesis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2020
Abstract
Outbreaks of influenza infections in the past have severely impacted global health and socioeconomic growth. Antivirals and vaccines are remarkable medical innovations that have been successful in reducing the rates of morbidity and mortality from this disease. However, the relentless emergence of drug resistance has led to a worrisome increase in the trend of influenza outbreaks, characterized by worsened clinical outcomes as well as increased economic burden. This has prompted the need for breakthrough innovations that can effectively manage influenza outbreaks. This article provides an insight into a novel hypothesis that describes how the integration of nanomedicine, with the development of drugs and vaccines can potentially enhance body immune response and the efficacies of anti-viral therapeutics to combat influenza infections.
Keywords
Nanomedicine, Nanomaterials, Influenza, Vaccine, Anti-influenza drugs
Divisions
fac_med
Funders
Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Australia,chool of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Malaysia
Publication Title
Medical Hypotheses
Volume
144
Publisher
Churchill Livingstone
Publisher Location
JOURNAL PRODUCTION DEPT, ROBERT STEVENSON HOUSE, 1-3 BAXTERS PLACE, LEITH WALK, EDINBURGH EH1 3AF, MIDLOTHIAN, SCOTLAND