Chapter 3
Nanomicelles in Diagnosis and Drug Delivery∗
Abstract
Nanomicelles are colloidal constructs composed of amphiphilic monomers and have two parts, a small hydrophobic head and a long hydrophilic tail. The hydrophobic core interacts with hydrophobic drugs/agents, whereas the hydrophilic tail helps surrounding with water and enhances solubility. Therefore nanomicelles can encapsulate hydrophobic drugs as well as imaging agents to improve the sensitivity of imaging and diagnosis. Nanomicelles offer many advantages, ...
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