Nanotechnology-based strategies for treatment of obesity, cancer and anti-microbial resistance: Highlights of the Department of Science and Innovation/mintek Nanotechnology Innovation centre biolabels research node at the University of the Western Cape
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2022
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MDPI
Abstract
Nanotechnology has recently received much interest in various fields, including medicine.
South Africa (SA) was the first country in Africa to adopt the technology with the aim of enhancing
the national bio-economy and global competitiveness by using innovative nanotechnology-based
solutions. Since its inception in 2005 in SA, researchers have seized opportunities to increase and
develop niche areas for its application in the health, energy, food, agriculture, and water sectors. We
ventured into this field and have performed pioneering work on nanotechnology-based treatment
strategies over the years. This perspective highlights the journey, with associated successes over
the years, in order to display the impact of our nanotechnology research in health. The focus is on
the nanotechnology outputs that have emanated from the Department of Science and Innovation
(DSI)/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (NIC) Biolabels Research Node (BRN) at the
University of the Western Cape (UWC).
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Obesity, Cancer, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, University of the Western Cape
Citation
Sibuyi, N. R. S. et al. (2022). Nanotechnology-based strategies for treatment of obesity, cancer and anti-microbial resistance: Highlights of the Department of Science and Innovation/mintek Nanotechnology Innovation centre biolabels research node at the University of the Western Cape. Applied Sciences (Switzerland), 12(20), 10512. https://doi.org/10.3390/app122010512