Chemicals and Drugs

Nanocapsules

Nanometer-sized, hollow, spherically-shaped objects that can be utilized to encapsulate small amounts of pharmaceuticals, enzymes, or other catalysts (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology, 4th ed).

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Abstract

Nanometer-sized, hollow, spherically-shaped objects that can be utilized to encapsulate small amounts of pharmaceuticals, enzymes, or other catalysts (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology, 4th ed).

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  • Nanocapsule

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18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2007

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  1. D26.255w.260w.575w
  2. E02w.319w.300.380w.575w
  3. J01.637.512w.600w.575w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nanocapsules. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053769. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053769
  2. Nanocapsules. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanocapsule
  3. Nanocapsules. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17157402