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Work to develop nanoparticles for imaging

University of Buffalo researchers are turning their expertise in nanomedicine to the development of new, nanoparticle-based multiprobe systems, launching a new generation of medical imaging.

Sep 14th, 2006

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Nanowerk launches world's first nanomaterial supersite

Nanowerk, a leading nanotechnology information portal and home of the unique Nanomaterial Database, launched a new service that offers custom sourcing for nanomaterials as well as discounts on carbon nanotubes, fullerenes and other nanoparticles from suppliers worldwide.

Sep 13th, 2006

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Coating layered nanoparticles alters immune cell uptake

A major limitation that investigators still must overcome to fully realize nanoparticles for anticancer applications is the propensity for immune cells such as macrophages to engulf and eliminate nanoparticles circulating in the bloodstream.

Sep 11th, 2006

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Artificial nanoscale cholesterol carrier targets brain tumors

New research results suggest that for cancer patients with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), the most common malignant brain tumor in adults, synthetic LDL-like nanoparticles could prove to be the vehicle of choice for delivering potent anticancer drugs to tumor cells while sparing healthy neighboring cells.

Sep 11th, 2006

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