Understanding What are the two targeted drug delivery systems?
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The concept of targeted drug delivery traces back to Paul Ehrlich's 'magic bullet' idea, a century-old vision of selectively targeting a pathogen without harming the host. Today, the realization of this vision is manifested in two primary targeted drug delivery systems: passive and active targeting. These systems utilize nanoscale carriers to concentrate therapeutic agents at a specific site in the body, optimizing drug effectiveness while drastically reducing side effects on healthy tissue.
