journal article·2026-01

In-silico design, characterization, and liposome anchoring simulation of amphiphilic RGD peptides for enhanced nanoparticle functionalization in integrin-targeted drug delivery

Adamu Safiyanu Maikifi, Ismail Dwi Putra, Veerakiet Boonkanokwong

Journal of Nanoparticle Research· Volume 28· Issue 1
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