Protein Coatings Found to Shape Nanoparticle Fate in Drug Delivery Systems
New research demonstrates how protein coatings affect nanoparticles’ ability to avoid immune detection and reach target cells. The findings could lead to more precise drug delivery systems with fewer side effects.
Nanoparticle Protein Coatings Influence Drug Delivery Precision
Researchers have uncovered new insights into how protein coatings affect nanoparticles‘ ability to evade immune detection and reach their intended targets within the body, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The study from University of Delaware engineers suggests that controlling these protein layers could significantly improve nanomedicine effectiveness while reducing unwanted side effects.