[Dendrimers in biomedical sciences and nanotechnology].
Dendrimers are relatively new, hyper-branched polymers that have many interesting abilities. Dendrimers could be used, for example, as drug or gene carriers, contrast agents, sensors for different metal ions, and in developing innovation technology. These spherical polymers are also characterized by pharmacological activity against different bacterial and viral diseases. Dendrimers are currently being intensively investigated as anti-prion and anti-amyloid fibril agents. They can be used to build specific dendrimer films to be applied in modern technology. This review describes different uses of dendrimer particles in biomedical sciences and nanotechnology and shows advantages of their application.
Sekowski
Szymon
S
Katedra Biofizyki Ogólnej, Instytut Biofizyki, Uniwersytet Łódzki, Łodź. sekowski@biol.uni.lodz.pl
Miłowska
Katarzyna
K
Gabryelak
Teresa
T
D020811:Biomedical Technology; D050091:Dendrimers; D006801:Humans; D036103:Nanotechnology
D050091:Dendrimers