Chemicals and Drugs

Nanogels

Three-dimensional biocompatible materials formed by cross-linking a hydrophilic polymeric component (e.g., HYDROGELS). They are typically spherical particles in a size range of 20-250 nm when used for drug delivery applications.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Three-dimensional biocompatible materials formed by cross-linking a hydrophilic polymeric component (e.g., HYDROGELS). They are typically spherical particles in a size range of 20-250 nm when used for drug delivery applications.

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  • Nanocomposite Gel
  • Nanocomposite Gels
  • Gel, Nanocomposite
  • Nanocomposite Hydrogel
  • Nanocomposite Hydrogels
  • Hydrogel, Nanocomposite

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Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, microbiology, parasitology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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2020

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Previous Indexing

  • Nanoparticles(2006-2019)

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  1. D05.750w.219w
  2. D20.280w.320w.609w
  3. D25.720w.532w
  4. J01.637.051.720w.584w
  5. J01.637.512w.150w.500w
  6. J01.637.512w.600w.596w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Nanogels. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000080385. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000080385
  2. Nanogels. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanogel
  3. Nanogels. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4119000