Bioadhesion also offers its use in drug delivery which usually consists of lectin and other molecules with adhesive properties because these bind specifically to the receptors of the cell membrane. Once the bioadhesive molecule attaches to the cell membrane it secretes the drugs inside from where it is transported within the cell. This way bioadhesion allows for the transport of nanoscale drug systems by endocytosis. [12]

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