Functionalized Erythrocyte-derived Optical Nanoparticles to Target Endothelial Cells of Port Wine Stains

Authors :: Jenny T. Mac
Bahman Anvari
Taylor Hanley
Wenbin Tan
Source :: Optics in the Life Sciences Congress.
Publication Year :: 2017
Publisher :: OSA, 2017.
Abstract: We engineered optical nanoparticles derived from erythrocytes and functionalized with ligands to target specific receptors on capillary endothelial cells. These particles may provide a new therapeutic approach for laser treatment of port wine stains.

Subjects :: Port wine
Chemistry
Laser treatment
Biophysics
Nanoparticle
Capillary endothelial cells
Receptor

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