A REVIEW ON NANOSPONGES AND POLYMERS USED IN THEIR PRODUCTION

Abstract

Nanosponges are a novel targeted drug delivery technology. Nanosponges are cross-linked polymers that are nanostructured within a threedimensional network. They are mainly used as controlled drug delivery systems for pharmaceutical applications. In cancer applications, these nanosponges complexes are drug-loaded and release targeting peptides that are tightly bound to the radiation-induced cell surface layer of tumour receptors. Upon contact, the nanosponges adhere to the surface of tumour cells and begin to release drug molecules. Nanosponges also have the potential for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2. Such nanosponges are derived from membranes of human cells/tissues that are naturally attacked by SARS-CoV-2. These nanosponges can bind and destroy viruses and induce clinical improvement through cytokine neutralization. Thus nanosponges can successfully protect hosts from any kind of invading cells