Soon after they were first described in 1990, aptamers were largely recognized as a new
class of biological ligands that can rival antibodies in various analytical, diagnostic, and …

Recently, magnetic fluid hyperthermia using biocompatible magnetic nanoparticles as heat
mediators for cancer therapy has been extensively investigated due to its high efficiency and …

Spurred by recent progress in materials chemistry and drug delivery, stimuli-responsive
devices that deliver a drug in spatial-, temporal-and dosage-controlled fashions have …

Purpose Cancer is one of the leading causes of death, and thus, the scientific community
has but great efforts to improve cancer management. Among the major challenges in cancer …

In this review an overview about biological applications of magnetic colloidal nanoparticles
will be given, which comprises their synthesis, characterization, and in vitro and in vivo …

Nucleic acids are the foundation of life. Specific sequences translate certain genetic traits,
protein expression, and, ultimately, cellular function. Yet, nucleic acids not only store genetic …

DOI: 10.1002/adma. 201502598 might effectively improve their bioavailability and treatment
outcomes. Herein, we rationally designed a responsive smallmolecule precursor (P18 …

Nanoparticles (NPs) are materials with overall dimensions in the nanoscale range. They
have unique physicochemical properties, and have emerged as important players in current …

Conspectus DNA performs a vital function as a carrier of genetic code, but in the field of
nanotechnology, DNA molecules can catalyze chemical reactions in the cell, that is …

The development of self-assembled DNA nanomedicine requires a facile and accurate DNA
degradation strategy for precisely programmable drug release. Conventional DNA catabolic …