- Self-assembly of small molecules affords multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels for topically treating simulated uranium wounds.
Self-assembly of small molecules affords multifunctional supramolecular hydrogels for topically treating simulated uranium wounds.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England) (2005-09-02)
Zhimou Yang, Keming Xu, Ling Wang, Hongwei Gu, Heng Wei, Mingjie Zhang, Bing Xu
PMID16136235
ABSTRACT
Two types of therapeutic agents, which have discrete yet complementary functions, self-assemble into nanofibers in water to formulate a new supramolecular hydrogel as a self-delivery biomaterial to reduce the toxicity of uranyl oxide at the wound sites.