The role of surface charge in cellular uptake and cytotoxicity of medical nanoparticles

Eleonore FröhlichCenter for Medical Research, Medical University of Graz, Graz, AustriaAbstract: Many types of nanoparticles (NPs) are tested for use in medical products, particularly in imaging and gene and drug delivery. For these applications, cellular uptake is usually a prerequisit...

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Main Author: Fröhlich E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2012-11-01
Series:International Journal of Nanomedicine
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/the-role-of-surface-charge-in-cellular-uptake-and-cytotoxicity-of-medi-a11426