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Correction: Chiral Se@CeO2 superparticles for ameliorating Parkinson's disease
Ximing Liu1,2, Hongyu Zhang1,2, Changlong Hao1,2
1International Joint Research Laboratory for Biointerface and Biodetection, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, 214122, People's Republic of China. hcl@jiangnan.edu.cn.
Nanoscale
|February 23, 2023
Summary
This correction clarifies the use of chiral selenium@cerium oxide (Se@CeO2) superparticles for Parkinson's disease treatment. The study details their potential therapeutic applications and synthesis methods.
Area of Science:
- Nanomaterials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Neuroscience
Context:
- Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
- Current treatments for Parkinson's disease have limitations.
- Nanoparticle-based therapies offer potential new avenues for treatment.
Purpose:
- To correct and clarify the findings regarding chiral Se@CeO2 superparticles.
- To provide accurate information on the synthesis and characterization of these nanoparticles.
- To re-evaluate their potential for ameliorating Parkinson's disease.
Summary:
- This is a correction notice for a previously published article.
- It addresses specific details related to the chiral Se@CeO2 superparticles.
- The correction ensures the scientific accuracy of the reported data and conclusions.
Impact:
- Ensures the integrity and reliability of scientific research in nanomaterials and neurodegenerative disease.
- Provides accurate information for researchers working on nanoparticle-based therapies for Parkinson's disease.
- Facilitates further development and application of Se@CeO2 superparticles in biomedical fields.
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