Formation of a multifunctional drug delivery system using a switchable peptide amphiphile (IMAGE)

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Formation of a multifunctional drug delivery system using a switchable peptide amphiphile

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A scheme illustrating the formation of stable peptide-stabilized emulsions. Upon binding the metal ions, the peptide becomes amphiphilic and can stabilize emulsions. The emulsions can be used for multifunctional drug delivery that includes hydrophobic compounds encapsulated in the emulsion droplets, metal ions attached to the peptide, and hydrophilic compounds bound to the metal ions.

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Daniel Boas

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