Casein Covered Gold Nanoparticles (IMAGE)

Queen's University Belfast

Casein Covered Gold Nanoparticles

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Gold nanoparticles covered in casein. Proteases are present, they 'eat' the protective casein barrier, exposing the surface of the gold nanoparticles.

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Queen's University Belfast

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