Penetrate Biological Barriers
Unlike common nanoplastics, this unit demonstrates the ability to carry organic pollutants across phospholipid membranes, releasing them and enhancing cytotoxicity.
Shiqiang, Cheng · Zhicheng, Ye · Wang, Xiong · Lian, Cheng · Shang, Yazhuo · Liu, Honglai
Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces 2023
Adsorbed BAP effectively promotes penetration into DPPC bilayers
Penetration proceeds through four steps: adhesion, uptake, BAP detachment, PSNP depolymerization
Amount of adsorbed BAP directly influences DPPC bilayer fluidity