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Synthesis, Cellular Delivery and In vivo Application of Dendrimer-based pH Sensors
Published on: September 10, 2013
Dendrimers - from organic synthesis to pharmaceutical applications: an update
Rahul S Kalhapure1, Muthu K Kathiravan, Krishnacharya G Akamanchi
1Discipline of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban , South Africa and.
Abstract:
Dendrimers are a relatively new class of monodisperse polymers, which have tree-like spherical structures with well-defined sizes and shapes. Their unique structure has a significant impact on their physical and chemical properties. Research on dendrimers is of significant interest to scientists from all areas and their utility in various scientific fields, including pharmaceuticals, is expanding. The present review is comprehensive and covers different aspects of dendrimers viz. (1) synthesis, (2) properties and (3) pharmaceutical applications. The emphasis is on their applications as well as the current ongoing research status for drug targeting.
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