BRAIN TARGETING FOR A CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM ACTING DRUG
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Keywords
Brain targeting, Central nervous system,, Drug delivery, Neurological disorders, Drug efficacy
Abstract
Brain targeting for central nervous system acting drugs is essential for the effective treatment of neurological disorders. This essay explores the methods and techniques used to target drugs specifically to the brain and central nervous system, with a focus on enhancing drug delivery and efficacy. The importance of precise targeting in improving treatment outcomes and reducing side effects is discussed, along with current challenges and future directions in the field.
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Fahad Abdullah Ajab Alshkarah
pharmaceutical, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Salem Abdul Rahman Salem Al-Ghamdi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
BADER Mubarak Saleh Alhunayni
Pharmacist Assistant, Abu Jalal Health Center / Nafi General Hospital
Mohammed Ayed Matar Almutairi
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Mohammed Saeed Mesfer Alwadai
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj
Hadi Aidh Mesfer AlQahtani
Pharmacy technician, King Khalid Hospital in Al Kharj