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Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine
An Interdisciplinary Journal of Mathematical, Theoretical and Clinical Aspects of Medicine
Volume 10, 2009 - Issue 1
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Original Articles

Computer-aided design of nanocapsules for therapeutic delivery

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Pages 49-70 | Received 21 Dec 2007, Accepted 22 Apr 2008, Published online: 03 Mar 2009

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