Biodegradable Nanofiber for Delivery of Immunomodulating Agent in the Treatment of Basal Cell Carcinoma

In this paper we investigate a potential new treatment option for basal cell carcinoma using electrospun polymer nanofibers. Poly(ε-caprolactone) fibers incorporated with the anti-cancer drug imiquimod were successfully produced for the first time. These fibers were characterized and their diffusion...

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Main Authors: Richard Garrett, Eri Niiyama, Yohei Kotsuchibashi, Koichiro Uto, Mitsuhiro Ebara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Fibers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2079-6439/3/4/478