The role of size and nature in nanoparticle binding to a model lung membrane: an atomistic study
Ankush Singhal, G. J. A. Sevink
Abstract
Understanding the uptake of nanoparticles (NPs) by different types of cellular membranes plays a pivotal role in the design of NPs for medical applications and in avoiding adverse effects that result in nanotoxicity.
Topics & Concepts
NanotoxicologyMembraneNanoparticleNanotechnologyBiophysicsMaterials scienceChemistryBiologyBiochemistryInhalation and Respiratory Drug DeliveryElectrostatics and Colloid InteractionsNanoparticle-Based Drug Delivery