Nanoparticle Aggregation (IMAGE)

Rice University

Nanoparticle Aggregation

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Rice University researchers observed nanoparticle aggregation induced by low concentrations of unfolded serum albumin proteins. They believe the proteins unfold upon binding to gold nanoparticles and prevent other proteins from joining them to form a protective casing around the particle.

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Rice University

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