The exploitation of natural particulates, such as pathogens and mammalian cells, for drug delivery applications is a rapidly emerging field. Here, Yoo and colleagues discuss recent advances in the design of drug carriers based on natural particulates, provide an overview of their current development status and highlight the various applications and limitations of each approach.
- Jin-Wook Yoo
- Darrell J. Irvine
- Samir Mitragotri
