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Antimicrobial dependence of silver nanoparticles on surface plasmon resonance bands against Escherichia coli
(Dove Press Journal, 2016-12-16)
This study presents a simple and trouble-free method for determining the antimicrobial
properties of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) based on the surface plasmon resonance
(SPR) bands. AgNPs were prepared by chemical reduction ...
Antimalarial activity of Cucumis metuliferus and Lippia kituiensis against Plasmodium berghei infection in mice
(Dovepress, 2018)
Background: The search for new antimalarial drugs has become progressively urgent due to
plasmodial resistance to most of the commercially available antimalarial drugs. As part of this
effort, the study evaluated the ...
Curdlan-Conjugated PLGA Nanoparticles Possess Macrophage Stimulant Activity and Drug Delivery Capabilities
(Springer, 2015-03-28)
Purpose There is significant interest in the application of nanoparticles
to deliver immunostimulatory signals to cells.We hypothesized
that curdlan (immune stimulating polymer) could be conjugated
to PLGA and nanoparticles ...
Comparative in vitro transportation of pentamidine across the blood-brain barrier using polycaprolactone nanoparticles and phosphatidylcholine liposomes
(Taylor & Francis Group., 2019-04-22)
Nanoparticles (NPs) have gained importance in addressing drug delivery challenges across biological
barriers. Here, we reformulated pentamidine, a drug used to treat Human African Trypanosomiasis
(HAT) in polymer based ...
Polyamidoamine Dendrimers for Enhanced Solubility of Small Molecules and Other Desirable Properties for Site Specific Delivery: Insights from Experimental and Computational Studies
(MDPI, 2018-06-12)
Clinical applications of many small molecules are limited due to poor solubility and lack
of controlled release besides lack of other desirable properties. Experimental and computational
studies have reported on the ...
Mycolic acids, a promising mycobacterial ligand for targeting of nanoencapsulated drugs in tuberculosis
(Elsevier, 2015-06-06)
The appearance of drug-resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) poses a great challenge to the development
of novel treatment programmes to combat tuberculosis. Since innovative nanotechnologiesmight ...
Nanoencapsulation of water-soluble drug, lamivudine, using a double emulsion spray-drying technique for improving HIV treatment
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2013-10-22)
Current treatments available for human immunodeficiency virus, namely antiretrovirals, do not
completely eradicate the virus from the body, leading to life-time commitment. Many
antiretrovirals suffer drawbacks from ...
Larvicidal activity of Hypoestes forskaolii (Vahl) R. Br root extracts against Anopheles gambiae Giless.s, Aedes aegypti L, and Culex quinquefasciatus Say
(Dove Press, 2019-04-26)
Aim: This study aimed to evaluate larvicidal activity of Hypoestes forskaolii R. Br root
extract against 3rd instar Anopheles gambiae, Aedes aegypti, and Culex quinquefasciatus.
Methods: A protocol developed by the World ...
Mobile application development framework to support farming as a business via benchmarking: the case of Tanzania
(International Journal of Advanced Computer Research (IJACR), 2019-11)
Contributions from various researchers and scholars have made major advances relevant to a wide range of mobile
applications at various scales. Although current agricultural and rural development (ARD) systems have features ...
Microalgae: An alternative natural source of bioavailable omega-3 DHA for promotion of mental health in East Africa
(Elsevier, 2019-10-11)
Mental health illness associated with poor nutrition is a serious public concern worldwide. The most at risk individuals are children and adolescents in the developing world. Deficiencies in omega-3 DHA fatty acids have ...