nanoemulsion
NAN-oh-ee-mul-shun
Definition
A type of colloidal dispersion or mixture where tiny droplets of one liquid are suspended within another, used here as a protective shell for drug delivery.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek-derived prefix 'nano-' (meaning dwarf, and referring to extremely small scale) with 'emulsion' (from the Latin 'emulgere', meaning to milk out). It describes a technology that creates stable, microscopic mixtures of liquids.
In the news
The researchers enclosed the therapeutic compound DHB in a nanoemulsion to protect it from being cleared by the body before it reached the target tissues. This delivery method helps ensure the drug remains stable and effective during the treatment process.
Gut Microbe Metabolite-Inspired Nanomedicine Helped Eradicate Tumors in Preclinical Study
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