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Title: Protein biomaterials for theranostic applications
Protein biomaterials have been used for a wide range biomedical applications due to their intrinsic biocompatibility, versatility and higher order structure. Multifunctional theranostic agents fabricated by incorporating the diagnostic modalities and drug payloads in protein nanoformulations have garnered significant attention in recent years. Protein-based theranostic agents manifest high target specificity, enhanced blood circulation and reduce reticuloendothelial system elimination. This review focuses on the fabrication of peptide- and protein-based nanoformulations for imaging guided therapy.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1728858
PAR ID:
10189474
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Molecular Systems Design & Engineering
Volume:
4
Issue:
6
ISSN:
2058-9689
Page Range / eLocation ID:
1074 to 1094
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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