Nanoparticle for Anticancer Drug Delivery (IMAGE)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Nanoparticle for Anticancer Drug Delivery

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The nanoparticle is coated with a layer of polymer masking it from recognition and elimination by the immune system as it circulates in the body. When it reaches a tumor, it slowly releases a drug precursor. In the tumor, the specially designed precursor rapidly converts to a a potent anticancer drug.

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Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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