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Nanostructured drug delivery systems for posterior segment eye diseases: Strategies to defy ocular barriers

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Efficient drug delivery to the posterior segment of the eye has long been a challenging issue due to the complex ocular barriers. The review focuses on the promise held by nanoplatforms for barrier penetration and the key mechanisms involved, also highlighting their advantages in achieving efficient drug delivery and superior treatment of PSEDs ...
Yifan Shen, Ying Yao, Yan Zhang, Xinyu Shi, Ling Bai, Yang Zhong, Yan Zhang, Kun Zhang   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Smart nanogels at the air/water interface: structural studies by neutron reflectivity [PDF]

, 2016
STFC for provision of consumables and subsistence and access to the ILL facility through the STFC managed UK contribution to the facility (EXP: 9-13-530, 9-11-1721 and 9-11-17446).
Campbell, RA, Resmini, M, Sun, H, Zarbakhsh, A, Zielinska, K   +4 more
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Neuronal differentiation and tissue engineering strategies for central neurous system injury repair

BMEMat, EarlyView.
This review outlines tissue engineering advances for central nervous system (CNS) injury treatment, focusing on three core components: seed cells, inductive factors, and scaffold materials, with evaluation of their respective strengths and limitations. Tissue engineering for CNS injury repair.
Zhuqing Xia, Jinghui Zhang, Na Ren, Shuping Wang, Congcong Zhang, Nik Ahmad Nizam Nik Malek, Wan Hairul Anuar Kamaruddin, Chao Liu, Chunhui Sun, Jingang Wang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Synthesis of Well-Controlled Nanogels via Block Copolymer Self-Assembly: A Systematic Characterization of the Properties and Potential Applications [PDF]

, 2013
In the United States there is a growing need for materials that can probe and fight diseases of the heart, brain, and body as a whole. In this study nanogels, block copolymers, and copolymers were synthesized using solution polymerization and directed ...
Uhlir, Christina
core   +4 more sources

Reprogramming tumor immune microenvironment by ultrasound‐responsive nanoplatforms for enhanced cancer immunotherapy

BMEMat, EarlyView.
Ultrasound‐responsive nanoplatforms reprogram the tumor immune microenvironment by targeting tumor cells, immune cells, and non‐immune stromal cells to enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Abstract Cancer immunotherapy represents a significant advancement in cancer treatment by enhancing the specific recognition and elimination of cancer cells.
Shilong Zhao, Rui Qu, Zan Dai, Xiqun Jiang, Xu Zhen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Micro and Nanoencapsulation of Omega‐3 Fatty Acids: Functional Applications and Future Perspectives in Food Systems

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Whey protein‐based microencapsulation for omega‐3 PUFA delivery in food systems. Objective: Enhance oxidative stability & bioavailability of omega‐3 PUFAs using whey protein as an encapsulating agent. Current methods: Spray drying & coacervation—effective but limited by heat sensitivity and encapsulation efficiency. Emerging technologies: Electrospray &
Jihan M. Kassem, Fadwa W. Abdulqahar, Ahmed A. Zaky, Mohamed Said Boulkrane, Aya Darwish, Amr Farouk, Beraat Ozçelik, Osama Magouz, Xueming Liu, Tamer M. El‐Messery   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Molecular imprinting for neurology: Materials, applications, and limitations

Ibrain, EarlyView.
Molecularly imprinted materials: diagnostic, therapeutic and research applications in neurology. Molecularly imprinted materials offer high specificity and affinity for target molecules in neurological applications. This review highlights their synthesis, characterisation, and use in diagnostics, research and therapeutics.
Xiaohan Ma, Yingqi Ma, Claudia Marino, Alessandro Poma   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nanogels of Succinylated Glycol Chitosan-Succinyl Prednisolone Conjugate: Preparation, In Vitro Characteristics and Therapeutic Potential

Pharmaceutics, 2019
A novel anionic nanogel system was prepared using succinylated glycol chitosan-succinyl prednisolone conjugate (S-GCh-SP). The nanogel, named NG(S), was evaluated in vitro and in vivo.
Haiyan Zhou, Atsuko Ichikawa, Yuri Ikeuchi-Takahashi, Yoshiyuki Hattori, Hiraku Onishi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Nanocarrier lipid composition modulates the impact of pulmonary surfactant protein B (SP-B) on cellular delivery of siRNA [PDF]

, 2019
Two decades since the discovery of the RNA interference (RNAi) pathway, we are now witnessing the approval of the first RNAi-based treatments with small interfering RNA (siRNA) drugs. Nevertheless, the widespread use of siRNA is limited by various extra-
De Backer, Lynn, De Smedt, Stefaan, Echaide, Mercedes, Guagliardo, Roberta, Merckx, Pieterjan, Pérez-Gil, Jesus, Raemdonck, Koen, Zamborlin, Agata   +7 more
core   +1 more source

Glyco‐Nanogels for Modulating Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilm

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Nanogels presenting α‐galactose and β‐fucose can significantly alter Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilm dynamics through their interaction with lectins. Application timing is crucial: pre‐treatment reduces biofilm, while treatment after biofilm initiation increases biomass.
Sophia Rosencrantz, Jo Sing Julia Tang, Karina Koenig, Sany Chea, Ruben R. Rosencrantz   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source