Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University , hzamani@gmail.com
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Introduction: new nano-carrier platforms based on natural biological building blocks offer great promises in revolutionizing medicine.
Materials and methods: The usage of specific protein cage structures such as virus-like particles (VLPs) for drug packaging and targeted delivery has attracted much attention.
Results: versatile chemical and genetic modifications on the outer surfaces and inner cavities of VLPs facilitate the preparation of new materials requirements for drug delivery.
Discussion: A full evaluation on the toxicity, biodistribution and immunology of these materials are envisaged to boost their application potentials.
Results: VLPs can easily offer the requirements that are needed for a drug delivery, such as biocompatibility, solubility in water, and high uptake efficiency.
Type of Study:
Review Article |
Subject:
Immonology Received: 2013/05/8 | Accepted: 2015/01/26 | Published: 2015/02/24