What characteristics of an inorganic nanoparticle influence its ability to penetrate different layers of the skin?
Science / Chemistry
Nanoparticles are tiny structures with unique, often inorganic, properties that only emerge at the nanoscale. Leveraging these characteristics in medicine has advanced areas such as diagnostics and treatment. This research focuses on how specific nanoparticles interact with the skin, a complex barrier in terms of both its architecture and chemical composition. By identifying the chemical features that influence the depth of nanoparticle penetration into the skin, we aim to clarify the mechanisms that govern this interaction. Such insights could drive progress in nanomedicine and inform the development of strategies to evaluate the safety of nanomaterials that come into contact with the skin.
Amount invested
Grant Serrapilheira: R$ 347.535,00 (R$ 247.535,00 + R$ 100.000,00 optional bonuses aimed at the integration and training of individuals from underrepresented groups in science.)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre
