Applications
Applications
Silica nanoparticles are emerging as promising platforms for vaccine delivery. Due to their small size and customizable surface properties, they can efficiently deliver antigens and adjuvants to immune cells, enhancing immune responses. These nanoparticles can mimic pathogens, improving antigen presentation and uptake by dendritic cells. They also enable controlled release and targeted delivery, reducing the need for multiple doses. This makes them valuable tools in developing vaccines against infectious diseases, cancer, and emerging viruses.
Silica Nanobeads are valuable tools for cellular mapping and disease detection. Their small size and surface tunability allow for precise targeting of specific cells or biomarkers. When functionalized with fluorescent tags or contrast agents, nanoparticles can enhance imaging techniques like MRI, CT, or fluorescence microscopy, enabling real-time tracking of cellular processes. They can also bind to disease-specific markers, allowing early and accurate diagnosis of conditions such as cancer or infections. This targeted approach improves sensitivity and reduces false positives, making nanoparticles powerful agents in biomedical diagnostics.