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Multi-Functional Gold Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery

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Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology ((AEMB,volume 620))

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Multi-functional gold nanoparticles have been demonstrated to be highly stable and versatile scaffolds for drug delivery due to their unique size, coupled with their chemical and physical properties. The ability to tune the surface of the particle provides access to cell-specific targeting and controlled drug release. This chapter describes current developments in the area of drug delivery using gold nanoparticles as delivery vehicles for multiple therapeutic purposes.

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Han, G., Ghosh, P., Rotello, V.M. (2007). Multi-Functional Gold Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery. In: Chan, W.C.W. (eds) Bio-Applications of Nanoparticles. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology, vol 620. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-76713-0_4

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