Neutron micelle measurements lend insights into improved drug delivery

Tuesday, December 18, 2018 - 16:50 in Biology & Nature

Micelles are unique biological structures in that they are an assembly of molecules with properties that both attract and repel water. They form around other molecules to help them travel and "push" through wet environments, making micelles a key enabler of cellular function throughout the human body. Not surprisingly, their ability to transport molecules has made micelles a highly appealing topic to pharmaceutical companies.

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