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STEALTH NANO-OBJECT [1 record]

Record 1 2013-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biotechnology
  • Biological Sciences
  • Medicine and Health
DEF

A nano-object specifically designed to avoid detection or rejection by the body's defence system.

OBS

Stealth nano-objects are particularly designed to avoid detection by the reticuloendothelial system (RES) or to facilitate penetration through membranes and barriers.

OBS

Example: An appropriately sized and shaped nano-object decorated with polyethylene glycol (PEGylation) can avoid detection.

OBS

stealth nano-object: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biotechnologie
  • Sciences biologiques
  • Médecine et santé
DEF

Nano-objet spécialement conçu pour éviter sa détection ou son rejet par le système immunitaire de l'organisme.

OBS

Les nano-objets furtifs sont notamment conçus pour ne pas être détectés par le système réticulo-endothélial (SRE) ou pour faciliter la pénétration à travers les membranes et les barrières biologiques.

OBS

Exemple : Un nano-objet de dimensions et de forme appropriées greffé avec du polyéthylène glycol (pégylation) n'est pas détecté.

OBS

nano-objet furtif : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO).

Spanish

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