Preferred Term:
protein corona
Definition:
A layer of protein coating adsorbed by nanoparticles upon entry into plasma or other protein-containing biological fluids, which affects how nanoparticles are internalized by cells and cleared from the body.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- nanoparticle-protein corona
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/314263
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