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Nanoscale
; 6(4): 2073-6, 2014 Feb 21.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-24424277
ABSTRACT
Small molecules can be co-loaded with iron oxide nanoparticles onto diatoms. With an external magnetic field, the diatoms, after systemic administration, can be attracted to tumors. This study suggests a great potential of diatoms as a novel and powerful therapeutic vehicle.