Conspectus The primary function of the cell membrane is to protect cells from their
surroundings. This entails a strict regulation on controlling the exchange of matter between …

Nanoparticle-based therapeutics and diagnostics are commonly referred to as
nanomedicine and may significantly impact the future of healthcare. However, the clinical …

Nanoscale materials are increasingly found in consumer goods, electronics, and
pharmaceuticals. While these particles interact with the body in myriad ways, their beneficial …

The human nature of curiosity, wonder, and ingenuity date back to the age of humankind. In
parallel with our history of civilization, interest in scientific approaches to unravel …

Nanoparticle science is rapidly changing the landscape of various scientific fields and
defining new technological platforms. This is perhaps even more evident in the field of …

The size effect on the cellular uptake of nanoparticles (NPs) has been extensively studied,
but it is still not well understood. Herein, a reductionist approach is used to minimize all …

Engineered nanomaterials are known to enter human cells, often via active endocytosis.
Mechanistic details of the interactions between nanoparticles (NPs) with cells are still not …

Many types of nanoparticles (NPs) are tested for use in medical products, particularly in
imaging and gene and drug delivery. For these applications, cellular uptake is usually a …

Nanotechnology is a relatively new field of science and technology that studies tiny objects
(0.1–100 nm). Due to various positive attributes displayed by the biogenic synthesis of …

Nanoparticles (NPs) have emerged as an effective modality for the treatment of various
diseases including cancer, cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases. Various forms of NPs …