Nanoparticles mimicking viral surface topography for enhanced cellular delivery.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
Novel silica nanoparticles mimicking virus surface topography are prepared. It is demonstrated that increases in nanoscale surface roughness promote both binding of biomolecules and cellular uptake; thus, the cellular delivery efficiency is significantly increased (scale bars 20 μm).
Medical subject headings
- Drug Carriers
- Nanoparticles
- Silicon Dioxide