title: Synthesis of protein-based, rod-shaped particles from spherical templates using layer-by-layer assembly.
abstract: Nanorods provide distinct advantages over their spherical counterparts for targeted drug delivery. Here, a novel method is described for the synthesis of biocompatible protein nanorods from spherical polystyrene templates using the layer-by-layer (LBL) technique. These nanorods can be used as a vehicle for the delivery of therapeutic agents to diseased sites.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA.
authors.forename: Zhimin
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Zhou
authors.forename: Aaron C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Anselmo
authors.forename: Samir
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mitragotri
mesh_terms: D008422:Materials Testing; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D054802:Molecular Imprinting / Q000379:methods*; D053769:Nanocapsules / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D043942:Nanotubes / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D011137:Polystyrenes / Q000737:chemistry*; D011506:Proteins / Q000737:chemistry*; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D053769:Nanocapsules; D011137:Polystyrenes; D011506:Proteins