[Research Progress on Characteristics and Applications of Melanin Nanoparticles]

Overview

Journal Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi

Specialty Biomedical Engineering

Date 2018 May 16

PMID 29761997

Authors

Liu Yang

Yinghu Zhao

Fang Wang

Haiying Liu

Qinqin Li

Linbian Wang

Li Gao

Affiliations

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Abstract

Melanin nanoparticles (MNPs) not only retain the inherent characteristics of melanin (metal ion chelation, photothermal conversion property, .), but also can exhibit more excellent properties, such as high dispersion stability, good biocompatibility and biodegradability, . Furthermore, these performances can be enhanced to target the specific sites and treat diseases by the surface modification or combination with functional substance. In this paper, the characteristics, preparation methods and applications of MNPs were reviewed. It provides a reference for further development of application for MNPs, and theoretical basis for practice in biology, medicine and so on.

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