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Targeted nanoparticles

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The targeted nanoparticles used in the study, visualized by transmission electron microscopy.

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Langer and Farokhzad labs, PNAS

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In a proof-of-concept study, nanoparticles designed to target white fat and convert it to calorie-burning brown fat slowed weight gain in obese mice without affecting food intake.
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Image of several small spheres.