The present review details a chronological description of the events that took place during
the development of mesoporous materials, their different synthetic routes and their use as …

Traditional treatment approaches for cancer involve intravenous chemotherapy or other
forms of drug delivery. These therapeutic measures suffer from several limitations such as …

Natural silica and silicates are predominantly crystalline and constitute the most abundant
components of the Earth's crust. Man-made silica is typically amorphous and manufactured …

Peptide–and protein–nanoparticle conjugates have emerged as powerful tools for
biomedical applications, enabling the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease. In …

Urological cancers are among the most common malignancies around the world. In
particular, bladder cancer severely threatens human health due to its aggressive and …

Bioactive peptides can be defined as isolated small fragments of proteins which provide
some physiological health benefits. They act as potential modifiers reducing the risk of many …

Polydopamine (PDA) is a polymer easily obtained by oxidation of dopamine. It is composed
of indole and dopamine units in various oxidation states and to a lesser extent of pyrroles. It …

Rampant antimicrobial resistance calls for innovative strategies to effectively control
bacterial infections, enhance antibacterial efficacy, minimize side effects, and protect …

Inspired by the bionics of marine mussels, polydopamine (PDA), a new polymer with unique
physicochemical properties was discovered. Due to its simple preparation, good …

Polydopamine (PDA), which is derived from marine mussels, has excellent potential in early
diagnosis of diseases and targeted drug delivery owing to its good biocompatibility …