Engineered Nanosponges (IMAGE)

Experimental Biology

Engineered Nanosponges

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Researchers created engineered nanosponges (right) from red blood cells (RBC). The nanosponges capture and inactivate toxins produced by bacteria, thus reducing damage to cells.

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Tamara Escajadillo, University of California, San Diego

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