Nanodrug research and development: a bioethical approach

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Abstract

Nanotechnology consist of using materials at the nanoscale, in which they acquire specific characteristics. Nanodrug research and development is one of the most promising fields today; however, these particles require particular evaluation. Moreover, studies lack consensus on which specific tests to follow, thus hindering the elaboration of legislation that ensure their safety and efficacy, as well as a more effective registration process. Thus, a bioethical approach to nanotechnology and its use in drug development is necessary to ensure scientific progress without irreversible impacts. Given this scenario,
this article proposes a nanoethics discussion regarding nanodrug research and development by means of a qualitative, exploratory and descriptive analysis, based on literature review, documental analysis and quantitative data available.

Keywords:

Bioethics. Nanotechnology. Toxicology. Regulatory frameworks for health.

Author Biographies

Pedro Borges de Souza, Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Mestrando no Programa de Pós-graduação em Saúde e Comportamento – Universidade Católica de Pelotas – UCPel, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Daniela Fernandes Ramos, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande

Docente no Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências da Saúde, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande – FURG, Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Paulo Gilberto Gubert, Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Docente no curso de Filosofia, Universidade Católica de Pelotas – UCPel, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Enir Cigognini, Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Docente no curso de Filosofia e Teologia, Universidade Católica de Pelotas – UCPel, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.

Fabian Teixeira Primo, Universidade Católica de Pelotas

Docente no curso de Farmácia, Universidade Católica de Pelotas – UCPel, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil.
Vol. 31 No. 1 (2023): Publicação continuada

Published:

2023-05-15

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de Souza PB, Ramos DF, Gubert PG, Cigognini E, Primo FT. Nanodrug research and development: a bioethical approach. Rev. bioét.(Impr.). [Internet]. 2023 May 15 [cited 2024 May 14];31(1). Available from: http://revistabioetica.cfm.org.br/revista_bioetica/article/view/3014