A REVIEW ON PHARMACEUTICAL AND NON PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS OF DENDRIMER

Abstract

A   dendrimer   is   generally   described   as   a macromolecule,  which  is  characterized  by  its highly  branched  3D  structure  that  provides  a high    degree    of    surface    functionality    and versatility. Dendrimers are a unique class of polymers which play an important role in emerging nanotechnology. Targeted drug delivery is one of the most attractive potential applications of Dendrimers. The present review briefly describes about dendrimer synthesis strategies, dendrimer functionlisation properties which having crucial importance and their potential applications such as carrier molecule, Multivalent Diagnostics for MRI, Sensors, Multivalent Bioconjugate, Light harvesting, catalysis, artificial enzymes, coatings, inks and other application. As part of our recent surveys into patent trends in nanotechnology, we discovered an explosion in dendrimer patenting which should contribute to the momentum for their commercialization, particularly in nanotechnology. Rationally and precisely designed dendrimer-based carriers may realize an accurate delivery of drugs to the target site and lead to an enhanced efficacy of drugs.