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  • noun physics An emulsion in which the disperse phase consists of nanosized particles

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nano- +‎ emulsion

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Examples

  • The so-called "nanoemulsion" has so far only been tested in bacteria in the lab, but the researchers say they will now test it in animals and, if successful, conduct clinical trials in people with CF.

    Scientific American 2009

  • The solution was to package the drug in a nanoemulsion of microscopic droplets many times smaller than a bacterium.

    CNET News.com 2011

  • Oil-and-water-based nanoemulsion could be more effective for treating burns

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • GAI-122 in the brain after parenteral delivery relative to oral dosing, it is reasonable to expect that an injectable form of GAI-122 based on a nanoemulsion, will provide the required protection against damage to cognitive and behavioral functions in humans experiencing various ischemic disorders.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • Treating second-degree burns with a nanoemulsion lotion sharply curbs bacterial growth and reduces i ...

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • New data from NanoBio's nanoemulsion-based adjuvant platform to be presented

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

  • GAI-122, an investigational, injectable nanoemulsion of a Mitochondria-targeted neuroprotective agent formulated with AlphaRx's proprietary drug delivery technology, and has been shown to provide significant neuroprotection in multiple in vitro and in vivo animal studies, suggesting that this injectable nanoemulsion formulation has the potential to effectively treat patients with acute ischemic stroke or to prevent postoperative delirium.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • (OTCBB: ALRX) announced positive preclinical results of GAI-122 injectable nanoemulsion, a Mitochondria-targeted neuroprotective drug candidate being developed for the treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, Dr. Joseph Schwarz, Chief Scientist of AlphaRx, will make an oral podium presentation of GAI-122 injectable nanoemulsion for neuroprotection.

    The Earth Times Online Newspaper 2010

  • GSK and NanoBio sign license agreement for nanoemulsion technology

    THE MEDICAL NEWS Editors 2010

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