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Polymeric nanoparticles used to treat pediatric cancer
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Delivering drugs into the eye – a new microstructured needle makes it easier
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Potential cancer treatment from Rice University
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Nanoparticles combined with antibodies to combat cancer
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Protocells – A Versatile Drug Delivery Platform
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Nanocarriers for Therapeutic Delivery
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The Latest on Polysaccharides
From materials to applications, the Journal of Applied Polymer Science showcases the vast potential of polysaccharides.
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