Use of graphene-based materials as carriers of bioactive agents

Graphene possesses a large specific surface area, a high Young's modulus, high fracture strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent optical performance. It has been widely studied for biomedical use since its first appearance in the literature. This article offers an overview of the l...

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Autores principales:	Wing-Fu Lai, Wing-Tak Wong
Formato:	article
Lenguaje:	EN
Publicado:	Elsevier 2021
Materias:	Graphene Carbon Nanomaterial Loading Controlled release Therapeutics. Pharmacology RM1-950
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:f38007715aa64f38861def77972d5f762021-11-20T04:57:38ZUse of graphene-based materials as carriers of bioactive agents1818-087610.1016/j.ajps.2020.11.004https://doaj.org/article/f38007715aa64f38861def77972d5f762021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1818087620314604https://doaj.org/toc/1818-0876Graphene possesses a large specific surface area, a high Young's modulus, high fracture strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent optical performance. It has been widely studied for biomedical use since its first appearance in the literature. This article offers an overview of the latest advances in the design of graphene-based materials for delivery of bioactive agents. To enhance the translation of these carriers into practical use, the toxicity involved is needed to be examined in future research in more detail. In addition, guidelines for standardizing experimental conditions during the evaluation of the performance of graphene-based materials are required to be established so that candidates showing higher practical potential can be more effectively identified for further development. This can streamline the optimization and use of graphene-based materials in delivery applications.Wing-Fu LaiWing-Tak WongElsevierarticleGrapheneCarbonNanomaterialLoadingControlled releaseTherapeutics. PharmacologyRM1-950ENAsian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol 16, Iss 5, Pp 577-588 (2021)
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topic	Graphene Carbon Nanomaterial Loading Controlled release Therapeutics. Pharmacology RM1-950
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description	Graphene possesses a large specific surface area, a high Young's modulus, high fracture strength, high electrical conductivity, and excellent optical performance. It has been widely studied for biomedical use since its first appearance in the literature. This article offers an overview of the latest advances in the design of graphene-based materials for delivery of bioactive agents. To enhance the translation of these carriers into practical use, the toxicity involved is needed to be examined in future research in more detail. In addition, guidelines for standardizing experimental conditions during the evaluation of the performance of graphene-based materials are required to be established so that candidates showing higher practical potential can be more effectively identified for further development. This can streamline the optimization and use of graphene-based materials in delivery applications.
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title	Use of graphene-based materials as carriers of bioactive agents
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Use of graphene-based materials as carriers of bioactive agents

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