The Role of Surface Functionality in Nanoparticle Exocytosis

Abstract

Getting out is just as important for nano­therapeutics as getting in. Exocytosis rates determine residency time in the cell, an important determinant for therapeutic efficacy and also for eventual clearance from the cell. In this study, it is shown that exocytosis efficiency is determined by surface functionality, providing a strategy for optimizing nanocarriers. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.