Scientists learn from caterpillars how to create self-assembling capsules for drug delivery
Date | 26th, Apr 2024 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Self-assembling molecules that spontaneously organize themselves to form complex structures are common in nature. For example, the tough outer layer of insects, called the cuticle, is rich in proteins that can self-assemble.