Abstract Phosphatidylinositol 3 kinase (PI3K)/AKT (also called protein kinase B, PKB)
signalling regulates various cellular processes, such as apoptosis, cell proliferation, the cell …

The eye is a complex organ consisting of several protective barriers and particular defense
mechanisms. Since this organ is exposed to various infections, genetic disorders, and visual …

We have developed a one-step method to synthesize carbon quantum dots (CQDPAs) from
biogenic polyamines (PAs) as an antibacterial agent for topical treatment of bacterial …

Mucosal sites such as the intestine, oral cavity, nasopharynx, and vagina all have
associated commensal flora. The surface of the eye is also a mucosal site, but proof of a …

Carbon quantum dots (CDs) are a class of emerging carbonaceous nanomaterials that have
received considerable attention due to their excellent fluorescent properties, extremely small …

To prevent visual loss, clinical therapy of severe bacterial keratitis (BK) demands
simultaneous remedying of the damage caused by bacterial infection and its induced …

Contact lens materials have undergone significant changes over the past 20 years,
particularly with respect to the introduction of silicone hydrogel materials. Whilst this …

Corneal wounds resulting from injury, surgeries, or other intrusions not only cause pain, but
also can predispose an individual to infection. While some inflammation may be beneficial to …

Ophthalmic inflammatory diseases, including conjunctivitis, keratitis, uveitis, scleritis, and
related conditions, pose considerable challenges to effective management and treatment …

Hydrogels loaded with ampicillin, vancomycin or other antibiotics are one of the most widely
used therapeutic agents for keratitis caused by Staphylococcus aureus. However …