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Nanoparticle Surface Functionality Dictates Cellular and Systemic Toxicity

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Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have opened new frontiers in therapeutics and diagnostics in recent years. The surface functionality of these nanoparticles often predominates their interactions with various biological components of human… Click to show full abstract

Engineered nanoparticles (NPs) have opened new frontiers in therapeutics and diagnostics in recent years. The surface functionality of these nanoparticles often predominates their interactions with various biological components of human body, and proper selection or control of surface functionality can greatly enhance subsequent therapeutic effects of NPs while diminishing their adverse side effects. In this review, we will focus on the effect of surface functionality on the cellular uptake and the transport of NPs by various subcellular processes.

Keywords: functionality; nanoparticle surface; functionality dictates; surface functionality; dictates cellular

Journal Title: Chemistry of Materials
Year Published: 2017

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