Organically modified silica nanoparticles are biocompatible and can be targeted to neurons in vivo.

The application of nanotechnology in biological research is beginning to have a major impact leading to the development of new types of tools for human health. One focus of nanobiotechnology is the development of nanoparticle-based formulations for use in drug or gene delivery systems. However most...

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Main Authors: Farda Barandeh, Phuong-Lan Nguyen, Rajiv Kumar, Gary J Iacobucci, Michelle L Kuznicki, Andrew Kosterman, Earl J Bergey, Paras N Prasad, Shermali Gunawardena
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3250438?pdf=render