Structural transformations of nanoscale boroxines allow the controlled release of guest molecules.
Engineering materials to inhibit the immune response
A research team have coated biomaterial surfaces with a naturally expressed molecule that inhibit the inflammatory activation of immune cells.
New nanoparticles can deliver multiple anti-cancer drugs
Nanoparticles can carry two different anti-cancer drugs and deliver them to separate parts of the cancer cell where they will be most effective.
Composite laminates might replace metallic implants
Researchers from Universities in Germany, Brazil, and Israel designed promising multilayer composites applicable as bone fracture fixation devices but also for other orthopedic applications.
Advanced functional polymers for medicine
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Nanoparticles that slip through the vaginal mucus barrier to fight cervical cancer
Researchers develop polymer-based mucus-penetrating particles (MPP) loaded with paclitaxel, a frontline chemo drug.
Polyampholytes for biomedical applications
Progress on the development of polyampholyte polymers for use in biomedical applications is reviewed.
Polyurethane micelles deliver anti-cancer drug quicker and better
Researchers design and develop a novel type of disulfide core-crosslinked polyurethane micelle for anti-cancer drug delivery.
Cementite and magnetite nanomagnets in blood purification: responsive enough?
Swiss researchers investigate the magnetic responsiveness of cytocompatible polyethylene functionalized carbon coated cementite and magnetite nanoparticles.
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