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Nanoparticle physicochemical properties influence pharmacokinetic and biological parameters

ShapeSizeSurfaceMaterial
FunctionalizationToxicityToxicityToxicity
ToxicityBiodistributionBiodistributionBiodistribution
StabilityOpsonizationStabilityOpsonization
BiodistributionCellular uptakeOpsonizationCellular uptake
OpsonizationClearanceTissue retentionDrug release
Cellular uptakeEPR effectClearance
Tissue retentionTissue retentionTissue retention