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Chemistry

The Role of Micelles in Surfactant-Based Drug Delivery Systems

Quick fact

Micelles can increase the apparent solubility of a hydrophobic drug by up to 1000-fold, allowing drugs that are nearly water-insoluble to be injected safely into the bloodstream.

Why this is interesting

You've probably used soap to wash your hands, but did you know the same molecules that lift grease off your skin can be engineered to deliver cancer drugs precisely to tumor cells?