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