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NATURE REVIEWS DRUG DISCOVERY
Volume 2, Issue 1, Pages 29-37Publisher
NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP
DOI: 10.1038/nrd988
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Nanoparticles are being developed for a host of biomedical and biotechnological applications, including drug delivery, enzyme immobilization and DNA transfection. Spherical nanoparticles are typically used for such applications, which reflects the fact that spheres are easier to make than other shapes. Micro- and nanotubes - structures that resemble tiny drinking straws are alternatives that might offer advantages over spherical nanoparticles for some applications. This article discusses four approaches for making micro- and nanotubes, and reviews the current status of efforts to develop biomedical and biotechnological applications of these tubular structures.
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