Self-Assembling Nanomaterial can Reduce Damage Due to Inflammatory Diseases
Self-Assembling Nanomaterial can Reduce Damage Due to Inflammatory Diseases Written by AZoNanoApr 15 2021 A new self-assembling nanomaterial designed by biomedical engineers from Duke University stimulates major cells in the immune system that can help reduce damage caused by inflammatory disorders. The graphic shows the peptide nanofiber bearing complement protein C3dg (blue) and key components of the TNF protein, which include B-cell epitopes (green) and T-cell epitopes (purple). Image Credit: Chelsea Fries. In psoriasis mouse models, the nanofiber-based medication has been demonstrated to ...