The interaction of amino-functionalised multi-walled carbon nanotubes with the blood-brain barrier in vitro and brain delivery to mouse brain in vivo

The blood brain barrier (BBB) plays an important role in maintaining the integrity of the brain by regulating the flux of molecules into the brain parenchyma. Only molecules of certain size, charge or lipophilicity are allowed to cross the BBB and to enter the brain. The BBB is comprised of a thin l...

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Main Author: Kafa, Houmam
Other Authors: Abbott, Nancy Joan
Published: King's College London (University of London) 2016
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.684457