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Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for intracellular delivery

Biophysical Reviews volume 9, pages 931–940 (2017)Cite this article

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The emergence of different nanoparticles (NPs) has made a significant revolution in the field of medicine. Different NPs in the form of metallic NPs, dendrimers, polymeric NPs, carbon quantum dots and liposomes have been functionalized and used as platforms for intracellular delivery of biomolecules, drugs, imaging agents and nucleic acids. These NPs are designed to improve the pharmacokinetic properties of the drug, improve their bioavailability and successfully surpass physiological or pathological obstacles in the biological system so that therapeutic efficacy is achieved. In this review I present some of the current approaches used in intracellular delivery systems, with a focus on various stimuli-responsive nanocarriers, including cell-penetrating peptides, to highlight their various biomedical applications.

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I would like to congratulate Prof. Fumio Arisaka for his long scientific career and significant contribution to the field of life sciences. I wish him a blissful 70th birthday and more fruitful years to come. I also acknowledge the organizers of this special edition of Biophysical Reviews.

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Tayo, L.L. Stimuli-responsive nanocarriers for intracellular delivery. Biophys Rev 9, 931–940 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12551-017-0341-z

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