Chitosan: A review of molecular structure, bioactivities and interactions with the human body and micro-organisms

SG Kou, L Peters, M Mucalo - Carbohydrate Polymers, 2022 - Elsevier
Chitosan has many desirable attributes eg antimicrobial properties and promoting wound
healing, and is used in various applications. This article first discusses how degree of …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-acceptable 0D and 1D ZnO nanostructures for cancer diagnostics and treatment

B Ortiz-Casas, A Galdamez-Martinez… - Materials Today, 2021 - Elsevier
As bioapplications of 0D and 1D zinc oxide (ZnO) seem a recent development, they have
brought many exciting proposals showing exquisite signs as sensors and assay platforms …

Codelivery of resveratrol melatonin utilizing pH responsive sericin based nanocarriers inhibits the proliferation of breast cancer cell line at the different pH

F Aghaz, Z Asadi, S Sajadimajd, K Kashfi, E Arkan… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Protein-based nanocarriers have demonstrated good potential for cancer drug delivery. Silk
sericin nano-particle is arguably one of the best in this field. In this study, we developed a …

Anticancer peptides mechanisms, simple and complex

P Norouzi, M Mirmohammadi, MHH Tehrani - Chemico-Biological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Peptide therapy has started since 1920s with the advent of insulin application, and now it
has emerged as a new approach in treatment of diseases including cancer. Using anti …

Preclinical cancer theranostics—from nanomaterials to clinic: the missing link

KK Johnson, P Koshy, JL Yang… - Advanced Functional …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Nanomaterials with cancer‐imaging and therapeutic properties have emerged as the
principal focus of nanotheranostics. The past decade has experienced a significant increase …

Immunomodulatory natural polysaccharides: An overview of the mechanisms involved

K Eswar, S Mukherjee, P Ganesan… - European Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
Maintenance of homeostasis is the primary function of the immune system. It detects the
threats posed by pathogens, cancer, and tissue damage and mounts an immune response …

Study of the Nanofibers Fabrication Conditions from the Mixture of Poly (vinyl alcohol) and Chitosan by Electrospinning Method

THN Vu, SN Morozkina, MV Uspenskaya - Polymers, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanofiber fabrication is attracting great attention from scientists and technologists due to its
applications in many fields of life. In order to design a nanosized polymer-based drug …

Nanotechnology and Cancer Bioelectricity: Bridging the Gap Between Biology and Translational Medicine

R Moreddu - Advanced Science, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Bioelectricity is the electrical activity that occurs within living cells and tissues. This activity is
critical for regulating homeostatic cellular function and communication, and disruptions of …

Synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles using Vigna mungo seed husk extract: an enhanced antibacterial, anticancer activity and eco-friendly bio-toxicity assessment on …

R Ishwarya, G Tamilmani, R Jayakumar… - Journal of Drug Delivery …, 2023 - Elsevier
An ecological synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs) from plant extracts has
several applications in contemporary research owing to its enhanced pharmacological …

Targeting nanoparticles to malignant tumors

N Sharma, K Bietar, U Stochaj - … et Biophysica Acta (BBA)-Reviews on …, 2022 - Elsevier
Nanomaterials are at the forefront of health research and development. Among different
nanomaterials, nanoparticles are especially promising for cancer theranostics. However …