Abstract
Mutated genes, misfolded proteins and pathogenic viruses or bacteria can lead to cell malfunction or miscommunication at the nanoscale level. These molecules and infectious agents are nanometer in size and may be present in biological systems that are protected by nanometers-sized barriers. The chemical and physical properties of nanoparticles appear to govern the transport of molecules to specific biological compartments and the interactions between molecules. Since nanomaterials are similar in scale to biological molecules and systems they can be engineered to have various functions. Nanotechnology is potentially useful for medical applications, such as in vitro and in vivo diagnosis, transport of diagnostic or therapeutic agents through biological barriers, molecular identification and imaging evaluation of diseases.
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