Conjugation of polyethylene glycols (PEGs) to proteins or drug delivery nanosystems is a
widely accepted method to increase the therapeutic index of complex nano …

The stealth effect plays a central role on capacitating nanomaterials for drug delivery
applications through improving the pharmacokinetics such as blood circulation …

The history of brain drug delivery is reviewed beginning with the first demonstration, in 1914,
that a drug for syphilis, salvarsan, did not enter the brain, due to the presence of a blood …

Nanomedicine has emerged as a promising mean to improve theranostic efficacy and
reduce side effects. Currently, only very small percentage of injected dose reaches the solid …

After administration of nanoparticle (NP) into biological fluids, an NP–protein complex is
formed, which represents the “true identity” of NP in our body. Hence, protein–NP interaction …

Coating the surface of nanoparticles with polyethylene glycol (PEG), or “PEGylation”, is a
commonly used approach for improving the efficiency of drug and gene delivery to target …

Since their discovery in the 1960s, liposomes have been studied in depth, and they continue
to constitute a field of intense research. Liposomes are valued for their biological and …

Nanotechnology is an emerging technology that deals with nanosized particles possessing
crucial research roles and application. Disciplines like chemistry, biology, physics …

Nanostructures of diverse chemical nature are used as biomarkers, therapeutics, catalysts,
and structural reinforcements. The decoration with surfactants has a long history and is …

In medicine, nanotechnology has sparked a rapidly growing interest as it promises to solve a
number of issues associated with conventional therapeutic agents, including their poor …