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Synthesis of Protein‐Based, Rod‐Shaped Particles from Spherical Templates using Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly
Author(s) -
Zhou Zhimin,
Anselmo Aaron C.,
Mitragotri Samir
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201300220
Subject(s) - template , nanorod , materials science , nanotechnology , layer (electronics) , layer by layer , polystyrene , drug delivery , biocompatible material , microsphere , computer science , chemical engineering , biomedical engineering , engineering , composite material , polymer
Nanorods provide distinct advantages over their spherical counterparts for targeted drug delivery . Here, a novel method is described for the synthesis of biocompatible protein nanorods from spherical polystyrene templates using the layer‐by‐layer (LBL) technique. These nanorods can be used as a vehicle for the delivery of therapeutic agents to diseased sites.