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September 6th, 2005

Polymer Nanoparticles Provide pH-Sensitive Tumor Targeting

Abstract:
Using a novel class of biodegradable polymers, researchers at Northeastern University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created pH-sensitive nanoparticles that boost delivery of the anticancer drug paclitaxel to tumor cells.

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