Nanocapsules

"Nanocapsules" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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Nanometer-sized, hollow, spherically-shaped objects that can be utilized to encapsulate small amounts of pharmaceuticals, enzymes, or other catalysts (Glossary of Biotechnology and Nanobiotechnology, 4th ed).

Descriptor ID	D053769
MeSH Number(s)	D26.255.260.575 E02.319.300.380.575 J01.637.512.600.575
Concept/Terms	Nanocapsules Nanocapsules Nanocapsule

Below are MeSH descriptors whose meaning is more general than "Nanocapsules".

Chemicals and Drugs [D]
Pharmaceutical Preparations [D26]
Dosage Forms [D26.255]
Drug Carriers [D26.255.260]
Nanocapsules [D26.255.260.575]
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Therapeutics [E02]
Drug Therapy [E02.319]
Drug Delivery Systems [E02.319.300]
Drug Carriers [E02.319.300.380]
Nanocapsules [E02.319.300.380.575]
Technology, Industry, Agriculture [J]
Technology, Industry, and Agriculture [J01]
Manufactured Materials [J01.637]
Nanostructures [J01.637.512]
Nanoparticles [J01.637.512.600]
Nanocapsules [J01.637.512.600.575]

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