Parameters that affect the biological performance of particles and highlight strategies for improved targeting ability of particles.
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Chemotherapy or not? Clinical Studies of Poly(L-Glutamic acid)-Paclitaxel
Biodegradable synthetic poly(Amino Acid) carrying either therapeutic or diagnostic agents.
Two Decades of Dendrimers as Versatile MRI Agents: A Tale with and without Metals
A vast number of metallic and non-metallic labels can be conjugated to the dendrimer surface in order to transform them into MRI agents. Due to their multiple branches and high payload they can be readily detected, for example, following local delivery to a brain tumor.
ESB 2017 – The 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials
Highlights of the ESB 2017, held in Athens, Greece, from September 4 to 8.
Plasma Technology in 2017: from the Lab to the Food Industry
A new review discusses the status and challenges we face in 2017 of transferring plasma technology to the food industry.
Most Read – Featuring Brain Therapy, Bioink and 3D Hydrogels
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
Manufacturing of a Magnesium “Sponge”
Current state of the research areas with descriptions of the various fabrication methods and properties of magnesium “sponges” is summarized.
Heart-Protective Nanoparticles
Porous silicon nanoparticles as multifunctional drug carriers for intravenous administration.
Cover Art – Featuring Stem Cell Constructs, Prostate Cancer Detection and Polymer Micelles
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High hardness/rigidity compromises the extensibility and flexibility in state-of-the-art load-bearing polymer composites, including dental-resin composites. A look at an alternative.
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