Nanovesicles for target specific drug delivery

Nanovesicles are novel carrier systems that can deliver pharmaceuticals and biologicals at a specific site in a sustained release manner. Ideally, they should be biocompatible, stable, economical, and nontoxic in nature. Liposomes are among the initially synthesized nanovesicles. Since then, many new carrier systems have been developed, and still research is being carried out regarding their potential applications in the medical field. Transferosomes, an advanced form of vesicular system, are highly elastic in nature. Their flexibility allows their easy penetration through the skin layers. Site-specific delivery overcomes the limitations and difficulties associated with conventional drug delivery. They enhance the drug’s bioavailability, therapeutic efficacy, and patient’s compliance while reducing the number of side effects. Target-specific drug delivery can be achieved by surface modification of nanovesicles. This chapter provides a detailed review of various types of nanovesicles and their therapeutic applications for target-oriented drug delivery.