Combination of microscopy techniques could help researchers better understand biomolecular interactions of nanomedicines

Published in Nature Communications, an international team of researchers has described a new method – comprising a novel combination of existing microscopy techniques – which could help researchers better understand the complex interactions of nanomedicines with individuals’ biomolecules. Nanomedicines hold potential for offering improved therapeutic effectiveness with fewer side effects. However, the bench-to-bedside translation of nanomedicines has often been unsuccessful, and the complex interactions between these nano-sized molecules and the body's biomolecules require greater investigation. Senior study author, Morteza Mahmoudi (Michigan State University, MI, USA), who is also a member of our Expert Panel on The Nanomed Zone, explained: “There's...