Self-assembly of small molecules affords multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels for topically treating simulated uranium wounds.
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Two types of therapeutic agents, which have discrete yet complementary functions, self-assemble into nanofibers in water to formulate a new supramolecular hydrogel as a self-delivery biomaterial to reduce the toxicity of uranyl oxide at the wound sites.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Chemical communications
دوره 35 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005