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Luminescent Polymeric Nanovectors Loaded with Darunavir for Treatment of HIV-Associated Neurological Diseases

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This study presents the use of biodegradable poly (D,L-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA)-based NPs as nanovectors for the delivery of biocompatible luminescent Carbon Dots (C-Dots) and the antiretroviral drug Danuvir (DRV).

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Rizzi, F. et al. (2020). Luminescent Polymeric Nanovectors Loaded with Darunavir for Treatment of HIV-Associated Neurological Diseases. In: Sindona, G., Banoub, J.H., Di Gioia, M.L. (eds) Toxic Chemical and Biological Agents. NATO Science for Peace and Security Series A: Chemistry and Biology. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-024-2041-8_25

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