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View article: Formulation, characterization, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and cytotoxicity assessment of collagen/gelatin-based hydrogels as controlled drug release agents
Formulation, characterization, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and cytotoxicity assessment of collagen/gelatin-based hydrogels as controlled drug release agents Open
Malaria has been a major cause of morbidity and mortality since prehistory. Various types of antimalarial drugs are used to treat malaria. However, the most effective drug of choice is quinine, especially for treating Plasmodium falciparum…
View article: Manganese mineralization based stromal depleter priming nanomedicine penetration for robust cancer therapy
Manganese mineralization based stromal depleter priming nanomedicine penetration for robust cancer therapy Open
View article: Magnetically responsive hydrogel systems: Fundamental features, emerging applications, and future horizons
Magnetically responsive hydrogel systems: Fundamental features, emerging applications, and future horizons Open
View article: The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Achieving SDG 13: Climate Action – Exploring New Business Models in the Tech Industry
The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Achieving SDG 13: Climate Action – Exploring New Business Models in the Tech Industry Open
This paper explores the relation between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 for Climate Action, particularly in the tech sector. As CSR moves from being philanthropy focused to being an integrat…
View article: Multivalent Metal-Ions Pillaring for Enhanced Structural Stability and Pseudocapacitance in Titanium Carbonitride (Ti3cntx) Mxenes for Supercapacitor Applications
Multivalent Metal-Ions Pillaring for Enhanced Structural Stability and Pseudocapacitance in Titanium Carbonitride (Ti3cntx) Mxenes for Supercapacitor Applications Open
View article: Preparation of natural polymer-based hydrogels for oral delivery of anti-malarial drug: <i>in vitro</i> and cytotoxicity evaluation
Preparation of natural polymer-based hydrogels for oral delivery of anti-malarial drug: <i>in vitro</i> and cytotoxicity evaluation Open
The current investigation involved the fabrication of gelatin-based hydrogels for controlled delivery of quinine.
View article: Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of KOPAL trial: a critical review
Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of KOPAL trial: a critical review Open
View article: Synthesis of Multifunctional Mn3O4-Ag2S Janus Nanoparticles for Enhanced T1-Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photo-Induced Tumor Therapy
Synthesis of Multifunctional Mn3O4-Ag2S Janus Nanoparticles for Enhanced T1-Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photo-Induced Tumor Therapy Open
The global burden of cancer is increasing rapidly, and nanomedicine offers promising prospects for enhancing the life expectancy of cancer patients. Janus nanoparticles (JNPs) have garnered considerable attention due to their asymmetric ge…
View article: Metformin Hydrochloride Significantly Inhibits Rotavirus Infection in Caco2 Cell Line, Intestinal Organoids, and Mice
Metformin Hydrochloride Significantly Inhibits Rotavirus Infection in Caco2 Cell Line, Intestinal Organoids, and Mice Open
Rotavirus is one of the main pathogens that causes severe diarrhea in children under the age of 5, primarily infecting the enterocytes of the small intestine. Currently, there are no specific drugs available for oral rehydration and antivi…
View article: Microfluidic fabrication of X-ray-visible sodium hyaluronate microspheres for embolization
Microfluidic fabrication of X-ray-visible sodium hyaluronate microspheres for embolization Open
Bi 2 S 3 @SH-1 microspheres are fabricated by single-step microfluidics, have good biocompatibility, mechanical properties, certain X-ray visibility, and excellent embolization effects, which hold great potential for embolotherapy applicat…
View article: DOX-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoclusters for colorectal cancer (CRC) chemotherapy: Evaluation based on the cancer cells and organoids
DOX-loaded hydroxyapatite nanoclusters for colorectal cancer (CRC) chemotherapy: Evaluation based on the cancer cells and organoids Open
It is meaningful to find suitable in vitro models for preclinical toxicology and efficacy evaluation of nanodrugs and nanocarriers or drug screening and promoting clinical transformation of nanocarriers. The emergence and development of or…
View article: Nanomaterial-assisted CRISPR gene-engineering – A hallmark for triple-negative breast cancer therapeutics advancement
Nanomaterial-assisted CRISPR gene-engineering – A hallmark for triple-negative breast cancer therapeutics advancement Open
View article: Facile Synthesis of Multifunctional Magnetoplasmonic Au-MnO Hybrid Nanocomposites for Cancer Theranostics
Facile Synthesis of Multifunctional Magnetoplasmonic Au-MnO Hybrid Nanocomposites for Cancer Theranostics Open
Significant attention is paid to the design of magnetoplasmonic nanohybrids, which exploit synergistic properties for biomedical applications. Here, a facile method was employed to prepare plasmonic magnetic Au-MnO heterostructured hybrid …
View article: Chemotherapeutic nanomaterials in tumor boundary delineation: Prospects for effective tumor treatment
Chemotherapeutic nanomaterials in tumor boundary delineation: Prospects for effective tumor treatment Open
Accurately delineating tumor boundaries is key to predicting survival rates of cancer patients and assessing response of tumor microenvironment to various therapeutic techniques such as chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This review discusses …
View article: ROS-responsive Ag-TiO2 hybrid nanorods for enhanced photodynamic therapy of breast cancer and antimicrobial applications
ROS-responsive Ag-TiO2 hybrid nanorods for enhanced photodynamic therapy of breast cancer and antimicrobial applications Open
There has been significant interest in designing heterostructured nanoparticles with excellent synergistic properties and multifunctionality. Herein, this work reports on the design of reactive oxygen species- (ROS-) responsive Ag decorate…
View article: Reversible self-assembly of gold nanoparticles in response to external stimuli
Reversible self-assembly of gold nanoparticles in response to external stimuli Open
Noble metal nanoparticles are highly attractive, owing to their optical, physical, electrical and chemical properties. Specifically, ease of surface modification, exceptional plasmonic and optical properties of gold nanoparticles (Au NPs) …
View article: Design of Soft Rigid Devices for Assistive Robotics and Industrial Applications
Design of Soft Rigid Devices for Assistive Robotics and Industrial Applications Open
Soft robots are getting more and more popular in rehabilitation and industrial scenarios. They often come into play where the rigid robots fail to perform certain functions. The advantage of using soft robots lies in the fact that they can…
View article: Synthesis of Biocompatible Fe3O4–TiO2 Janus Nanocomposites for T2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer In Vitro
Synthesis of Biocompatible Fe3O4–TiO2 Janus Nanocomposites for T2 Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy of Cancer In Vitro Open
View article: Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites: The Advances From Synthesis to Biomedical Applications
Magnetic Hydroxyapatite Nanocomposites: The Advances From Synthesis to Biomedical Applications Open
Nanoscale materials continue to amaze researchers due to their fascinating versatile properties. One such inspiring development in nanomaterials is the design of the nanocomposite materials for multifunctional purposes from energy storage …
View article: Magnetic hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: The advances from synthesis to biomedical applications
Magnetic hydroxyapatite nanocomposites: The advances from synthesis to biomedical applications Open
Nanoscale materials continue to amaze researchers due to their fascinating versatile properties. One such inspiring development in nanomaterials is the design of the nanocomposite materials for multifunctional purposes from energy storage …
View article: Gram-scale synthesis of splat-shaped Ag–TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites for enhanced antimicrobial properties
Gram-scale synthesis of splat-shaped Ag–TiO<sub>2</sub> nanocomposites for enhanced antimicrobial properties Open
The control over contagious diseases caused by pathogenic organisms has become a serious health issue. The extensive usage of antibiotics has led to the development of multidrug-resistant bacterial strains. In this regard, metal-oxide-base…
View article: Revisiting an Old Friend Nano-TiO2: A Crucial Assessment of Its Current Safety
Revisiting an Old Friend Nano-TiO2: A Crucial Assessment of Its Current Safety Open
The recent advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology have enhanced the synthesis of various forms of nanomaterials for practical applications. Undoubtedly, these nanomaterials are not without attendant toxicities to humans, environment, a…
View article: In situ synthesis of highly populated CeO2 nanocubes grown on carbon nanotubes as a synergy hybrid and its electrocatalytic potential
In situ synthesis of highly populated CeO2 nanocubes grown on carbon nanotubes as a synergy hybrid and its electrocatalytic potential Open
Interesting properties of nanostructures can be tailored to generate hybrid materials with exciting morphology and chemical compositions. Assembling of different forms, morphology, and chemical complexities of nanomaterials can lead to hig…
View article: In-situ synthesis of 3D ultra-small gold augmented graphene hybrid for highly sensitive electrochemical binding capability
In-situ synthesis of 3D ultra-small gold augmented graphene hybrid for highly sensitive electrochemical binding capability Open
View article: Chitosan blend iron oxide nanostructure-based biosensor for healthy & malignant tissue glucose/urea detection
Chitosan blend iron oxide nanostructure-based biosensor for healthy & malignant tissue glucose/urea detection Open
Chitosan blend iron oxide nanostructure-based biosensor for healthy & malignant tissue glucose/urea detection
View article: Biosafety evaluation of Janus Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in Sprague Dawley rats after intravenous injection
Biosafety evaluation of Janus Fe<sub>3</sub>O<sub>4</sub>-TiO<sub>2</sub> nanoparticles in Sprague Dawley rats after intravenous injection Open
Our results showed that under a low dose (5 mg/kg), both NP types had no significant toxicity in rats. Janus NPs certainly seem less toxic than TiO2 NPs in rats at 30 mg/kg. To ensure safe use of these newly developed Janus NPs …
View article: Synthesis, characterization and applications of maghemite beads functionalized with rabbit antibodies
Synthesis, characterization and applications of maghemite beads functionalized with rabbit antibodies Open
Magnetic nanoparticles (NPs) have attracted great attention owing to their applications in the biomedical field. In the present work, maghemite (γFe2O3) NPs of 6.5 nm were prepared using a sonochemical method and used…
View article: Lecithin-coated gold nanoflowers (GNFs) for CT scan imaging applications and biochemical parameters; <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> studies
Lecithin-coated gold nanoflowers (GNFs) for CT scan imaging applications and biochemical parameters; <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> studies Open
We report a novel strategy for the fabrication of lecithin-coated gold nanoflowers (GNFs) via single-step design for CT imaging application. Field-emission electron microscope confirmed flowers like morphology of the as-synthesized nanostr…
View article: Supplementary material from "Synthesis of 4-substituted ethers of benzophenone and their antileishmanial activities"
Supplementary material from "Synthesis of 4-substituted ethers of benzophenone and their antileishmanial activities" Open
Leishmaniasis is a vector-borne protozoan disease, it is mainly originated from the bite of sandfly and initiated when parasite is transmitted to human at metacyclic flagellated promastigote form. In the current study, a synthesis of a ser…
View article: Synthesis of nanoflakes‐based self‐assembling crossed structure of stannous oxide and photocatalysis property
Synthesis of nanoflakes‐based self‐assembling crossed structure of stannous oxide and photocatalysis property Open
Self‐assembling nanoflakes‐based crossed architectures of stannous oxide (SnO) were successfully synthesized via template‐free hydrothermal growth method by using SnCl 2 ·2H 2 O and KOH as precursors. Crystal structures, morphology, chemic…