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World J Med Genet. Aug 27, 2016; 6(3): 22-33
Published online Aug 27, 2016. doi: 10.5496/wjmg.v6.i3.22
Published online Aug 27, 2016. doi: 10.5496/wjmg.v6.i3.22
Figure 5 Glycocalyx effect on nanoparticles.
A thick mesh like structure of glycocalyx proteins lines the apical membrane of the small bowel with pores 7-29 nm in size[49]. It is unclear whether the glycocalyx has a size effect on diffusion, as existing literature contains mixed results.
- Citation: Patel BJ, Vignesh NK, Hortelano G. Chitosan DNA nanoparticles for oral gene delivery. World J Med Genet 2016; 6(3): 22-33
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3184/full/v6/i3/22.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5496/wjmg.v6.i3.22