Photo-Induced Drug Release from Polymeric Micelles and Liposomes: Phototriggering Mechanisms in Drug Delivery Systems

Chemotherapeutic drugs are highly effective in treating cancer. However, the side effects associated with this treatment lower the quality of life of cancer patients. Smart nanocarriers are able to encapsulate these drugs to deliver them to tumors while reducing their contact with the healthy cells...

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Main Authors: Najla M. Salkho, Nahid S. Awad, William G. Pitt, Ghaleb A. Husseini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/14/7/1286