Microcapsule carbon nanotube devices for therapeutic applications.
Carbon nanotubes are a new class of nanomaterials that have immense potential in the field of biomedicine. Their ability to carry large quantities of therapeutic molecules makes them prime candidates for providing targeted delivery of therapeutics for use in various diseases. However, their utility is limited due to the problems faced during their delivery to target sites. This article for the first time describes the design of a novel microcapsule carbon nanotube targeted delivery device. This device has potential in the targeted delivery of carbon nanotubes in suitable membranes along with their cargo, safely and effectively to the target loci.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Biomedical Technology and Cell Therapy Research Laboratory, Montreal, QC, Canada.
Arun
A
Kulamarva
Pavan M V
PM
Raja
Jasmine
J
Bhathena
Hongmei
H
Chen
Saikat
S
Talapatra
Pulickel M
PM
Ajayan
Omkaram
O
Nalamasu
Satya
S
Prakash
D000818:Animals; D002214:Capsules / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004337:Drug Carriers / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon
D002214:Capsules; D004337:Drug Carriers; D037742:Nanotubes, Carbon