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 …

The lack of efficient therapeutic options for many severe disorders including cancer spurs
demand for improved drug delivery technologies. Nanoscale drug delivery systems based …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in anticancer drug delivery, since it is biocompatible,
biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-immunogenic; moreover, HA receptors are …

Nanotechnology has emerged as one of the leading fields of the science having tremendous
application in diverse disciplines. As nanomaterials are increasingly becoming part of …

In this review we present new concepts and recent progress in the application of
semiconductor quantum dots (QD) as labels in two important areas of biology, bioimaging …

Nanomedicine is a promising strategy for improving clinical outcomes for cancer therapies,
by improving drug efficacy through enhanced delivery to disease sites. It is of importance for …

In recent years, there has been an increasing use of engineered magnetic nanoparticles for
remediation and water treatments, leading to elevated public concerns. To this end, it is …

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a high molecular weight, non-sulfated anionic polysaccharide from
glycosamine glycan family. It is a versatile biomaterial that binds to specific cell receptor …

Nanoparticles are an essential component in the emerging field of nanomedical imaging
and therapy. When deployed in vivo, these materials are typically protected from the immune …

Nanoscience has matured significantly during the last decade as it has transitioned from
bench top science to applied technology. Presently, nanomaterials are used in a wide …