Small-scale systems for in vivo drug delivery

@article{Lavn2003SmallscaleSF,
  title={Small-scale systems for in vivo drug delivery},
  author={David Lav{\'a}n and Terry McGuire and Robert S. Langer},
  journal={Nature Biotechnology},
  year={2003},
  volume={21},
  pages={1184-1191}
}
Recent developments in the application of micro- and nanosystems for drug administration include a diverse range of new materials and methods. New approaches include the on-demand activation of molecular interactions, novel diffusion-controlled delivery devices, nanostructured 'smart' surfaces and materials, and prospects for coupling drug delivery to sensors and implants. Micro- and nanotechnologies are enabling the design of novel methods such as radio-frequency addressing of individual… 
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