The term “zwitterionic polymers” refers to polymers that bear a pair of oppositely charged
groups in their repeating units. When these oppositely charged groups are equally …

Nanoparticles (Nps) have revolutionized the landscape of many treatments, by modifying not
only pharmacokinetic properties of the encapsulated agent, but also providing a significant …

The use of nanoparticles (NP) in diagnosis and treatment of many human diseases,
including cancer, is of increasing interest. However, cytotoxic effects of NPs on cells and the …

Due to the high surface: volume ratio and the extraordinary properties arising from the
nanoscale (optical, electric, magnetic, etc.), nanoparticles (NPs) are excellent candidates for …

Luminescent semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are one of the more popular nanomaterials
currently utilized within biological applications. However, what is not widely appreciated is …

This article gives an overview of the various kinds of nanoparticles (NPs) that are widely
used for purposes of fluorescent imaging, mainly of cells and tissues. Following an …

Here we have investigated the effect of enshrouding polymer-coated nanoparticles (NPs)
with polyethylene glycol (PEG) on the adsorption of proteins and uptake by cultured cells …

The understanding of biological systems at the molecular scale is increasingly reliant on the
capability of tracking miscellaneous biomolecules and their events with improved spatial …

Nanomaterials offer promising solutions as drug delivery systems and imaging agents in
response to the demand for better therapeutics and diagnostics. However, the limited …

Coating surfaces with thin or thick films of zwitterionic material is an effective way to reduce
or eliminate nonspecific adsorption to the solid/liquid interface. This review tracks the …