Hair follicles as a target structure for nanoparticles

Hair follicles as a target structure for nanoparticles

For at least two decades, nanoparticles have been investigated for their capability to deliver topically applied substances through the skin barrier. Based on findings that nanoparticles are highly suitable for penetrating the blood–brain barrier, their use for drug delivery through the skin has bec...

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Main Authors: J. Lademann, F. Knorr, H. Richter, S. Jung, M. C. Meinke, E. Rühl, U. Alexiev, M. Calderon, A. Patzelt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: World Scientific Publishing 2015-07-01
Series:Journal of Innovative Optical Health Sciences
Subjects:
Skin barrier
penetration
stratum corneum
hair follicles
triggered release
Online Access:http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S1793545815300049

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