# Fat-Fighting Drug Deliveries This Nanoparticle System Helps Drugs Promote Fat-Burning In Tissue By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fatfighting References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/mit-targeted-nanoparticles-adipose-conversion/43116/) & [news.mit.edu](http://news.mit.edu/2016/fat-fighting-nanoparticles-obesity-0502) A group of scientists and engineers working out of [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant) have managed to develop an exceptionally innovative and undeniably high-tech and potentially revolutionary new fat-fighting drug delivery system that makes it possible to completely change and alter the ways that [obesity-battling drugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novo-nordisk-1) are sent into the system of a human patient. What makes this particular fat-fighting system so special is the manner in which it delivers those drugs that happen to be capable of converting fat-storing tissue into fat-burning materials. It does so by making fun of a special targeting molecule that guides drug particles to the site of fat-burning. Considering that nearly a third of people in the USA are obese, this fat-fighting drug delivery system could have huge ramifications for public health. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Advanced Drug Delivery Systems:** This innovative fat-fighting drug delivery system that targets fat-burning tissue presents an opportunity for disrupting traditional drug delivery methods. - **Targeted Therapeutics:** The use of a special targeting molecule to guide drug particles to the site of fat-burning opens up possibilities for developing targeted therapies for other conditions. - **Personalized Medicine:** The ability to deliver drugs specifically to fat-burning tissue could lead to the development of personalized medicine approaches for obesity treatment. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore advancements in drug delivery systems to improve the efficacy of obesity-fighting drugs and develop targeted therapies for other conditions. - **Healthcare:** The healthcare industry can leverage this fat-fighting drug delivery system to improve obesity management and explore personalized medicine approaches. - **Medical Technology:** The development of this innovative drug delivery system highlights opportunities for disruptive innovation in medical technology for targeted therapeutics and personalized medicine. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Adjusting Insulin Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-system.md) - [Wearable Weight Loss Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eopatch.md) - [Exercise-Mimicking Pill Compounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slupp332.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Smooth Medicine Delivery Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oily-gel-for-medicine.md) - [Revolutionary Insulin Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-capsule.md) - [Bulbous Ultrasonic Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-patch.md) - [Innovative Vaccine Delivery Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-vaccine-delivery.md) - [Clot-Inducing Synthetic Injectables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/synthetic-injectables.md)