Progress in ligand design for monolayer-protected nanoparticles for nanobio interfaces

• Published in: Biointerphases Vol. 13; no. 6; p. 06D502
• Main Authors: Manning, Matthew D, Kwansa, Albert L, Oweida, Thomas, Peerless, James S, Singh, Abhishek, Yingling, Yaroslava G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Drug Carriers - chemistry; Humans; Nanomedicine - economics; Nanomedicine - methods; Nanomedicine - trends; Nanoparticles - chemistry; Surface Properties; Technology, Pharmaceutical - economics; Technology, Pharmaceutical - methods; Technology, Pharmaceutical - trends

Ligand-functionalized inorganic nanoparticles, also known as monolayer-protected nanoparticles, offer great potential as vehicles for delivery of drugs, genes, and other therapeutics. These nanoparticles offer highly customizable chemistries independent of the size, shape, and functionality imparted...