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Theranostics 2018
Targeting Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Oxidative Stress in Activated Microglia using Dendrimer-Based TherapeuticsDOI: 10.7150/thno.29039 Keywords: Hydroxyl PAMAM dendrimer, mitochondria, activated microglia, sub-cellular targeting, oxidative stress, N-acetyl cysteine Abstract: Mitochondrial oxidative stress is associated with many neurodegenerative diseases, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI). Targeted delivery of antioxidants to mitochondria has failed to translate into clinical success due to their nonspecific cellular localization, poor transport properties across multiple biological barriers, and associated side effects. These challenges, coupled with the complex function of the mitochondria, create the need for innovative delivery strategies.
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