University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Researchers Create New 'Smart' Nanocapsule Delivery System For Use In Protein Therapy

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UCLA -- Protein therapy — the delivery of healthy proteins directly into human cells to replace malfunctioning proteins — is considered one of the most direct and safe approaches for treating diseases. But its effectiveness has been limited by low delivery efficiency and the poor stability of proteins, which are frequently broken down and digested by cells' protease enzymes before they reach their intended target.

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