The design of advanced nanoparticulate systems that can perform more than one task within a complex biological environment is of high importance for the development of a new generation of nanotherapeutic agents. The ability to perform each of these tasks should be controlled by independent stimuli within the complex biological environment. Practically, the future design of nanoparticles should contain a set of key locks each of them releasing an action upon the presence of the appropriate key. Advancement of nanoparticles on this level will allow us to tackle critical issues related to delivery, specificity and efficiency of drugs.
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How can nanodelivery stystems selectively kill cancerous cells?
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