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Food Science & Technology
Hyo-Geun Lee, Jimin Hyun, H. H. A. C. K. Jayawardhana, N. M. Liyanage, D. P. Nagahawatta, Min-Cheol Kang, You-Jin Jeon
Summary: The study found that sulfated polysaccharides from brown seaweed have various biological activities and significantly reduce lipid accumulation in 3T3-L1 cells. The results suggest that crude polysaccharides from brown seaweed have intracellular lipid-inhibitory activity and can be utilized as a candidate for lipid-lowering functional food products.
JOURNAL OF FUNCTIONAL FOODS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qi-Wu Zhong, Tao-Shun Zhou, Wen-Hui Qiu, Ya-Kun Wang, Qiao-Li Xu, Song-Ze Ke, Si-Jia Wang, Wei-Hua Jin, Jian-Wei Chen, Hua-Wei Zhang, Bin Wei, Hong Wang
Summary: The brown seaweed Undaria pinnatifida polysaccharides have shown potential hypoglycemic effects by reducing postprandial and induced hyperglycemia through improved glucose uptake and insulin resistance. These polysaccharides could be a promising agent for diabetes treatment.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Yang Hao, Tao Guo, Jinqi Ren, Yaxin Wang, Lei Wang, Yawei Shi, Wei Feng
Summary: Inhibiting alpha-glucosidase activity is important in managing type-2 diabetes mellitus. This study purified a protein called DCHP from carrots and found that it strongly inhibits alpha-glucosidase and increases glucose consumption and lactic acid production in cells.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Mariacristina Gagliardi, Matteo Agostini, Francesco Lunardelli, Alessio Miranda, Antonella Giuliana Luminare, Fabrizio Cervelli, Francesca Gambineri, Marco Cecchini
Summary: This study presents the development of a surface acoustic wave biosensor for the detection of active alpha-glycosidase in aqueous solutions. The biosensor was optimized to operate at an ultra-high frequency and functionalized with a newly synthesized probe. Preliminary data showed successful detection of enzymatic conversion and the biosensor performed well in the presence of an enzyme inhibitor.
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Chemistry, Medicinal
Selma Bal, Ozlem Demirci, Betul Sen, Parham Taslimi, Aydin Aktas, Yetkin Gok, Muhittin Aygun, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: Chloro-/fluorobenzyl-substituted benzimidazolium salts were synthesized and characterized, with crystal structures revealing a tetrameric cluster formation governed by hydrogen bonds. These synthesized salts showed inhibitory effects on alpha-glycosidase and AChE, making them potential candidates for developing new drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease and diabetes.
ARCHIV DER PHARMAZIE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Meimei Zhao, Jingwen Bai, Xueying Bu, Yuting Yin, Libo Wang, Yu Yang, Yaqin Xu
Summary: The polysaccharide from Ribes nigrum L. was modified using nitric acid-sodium selenite method, resulting in selenized polysaccharides with improved water solubility and enzyme inhibition compared to the native polysaccharide. The selenized polysaccharides displayed reversible inhibition on two enzymes and formed complexes mainly driven by hydrophobic interactions and hydrogen bonding.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Matheus Zavadinack, Daniel de Lima Bellan, Jessica Loren da Rocha Bertage, Shayane da Silva Milhorini, Edvaldo da Silva Trindade, Fernanda Fogagnoli Simas, Guilherme Lanzi Sassaki, Lucimara M. C. Cordeiro, Marcello Iacomini
Summary: The polysaccharides GAL-Am and GLC-Am extracted from Amanita muscaria fruiting bodies showed selective proliferation reduction against melanoma cell line B16-F10 without affecting normal fibroblast cells. These polysaccharides also decreased the clonogenic capacity of melanoma cells over time, making them promising compounds for further exploration of their anti-melanoma properties.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Kai Yang, Yuezhong Jin, Ming Cai, Pengfei He, Baoming Tian, Rongfa Guan, Genrong Yu, Peilong Sun
Summary: The polysaccharide PPW-1 from Phellinus pini has strong potential hypoglycemic activity by inhibiting alpha-glucosidase, improving insulin resistance. It is a homogeneous heteropolysaccharide composed of glucose, mannose, galactose, and rhamnose, with a unique structure that includes both branched and linear chains.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Burcu Tezcan, Yetkin Gok, Resul Sevincek, Parham Taslimi, Tugba Taskin-Tok, Aydin Aktas, Bilgehan Guzel, Muhittin Aygun, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: In this study, a series of benzimidazolium salts bearing the trifluoromethylbenzyl group were synthesized, characterized, and investigated for their biological activities. Some compounds showed potent inhibitory effects against acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and alpha-glycosidase (α-Gly) enzymes, with compound 2e and 3d being the most effective. Computational studies also revealed compound 2e as a promising inhibitor with good binding energy. These compounds exhibited more drug-like properties in the prediction studies compared to positive controls.
JOURNAL OF BIOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR TOXICOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Medicinal
Jianan Lin, Guangling Jiao, Azadeh Kermanshahi-pour
Summary: Algal polysaccharides are naturally abundant and possess biocompatible and biodegradable properties, making them promising building blocks for hydrogel fabrication in various applications such as drug delivery and tissue engineering.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Lucas Matheus Soares Pereira, Aline Vianna Bernardi, Luis Eduardo Gerolamo, Wellington Ramos Pedersoli, Claudia Batista Carraro, Roberto do Nascimento Silva, Sergio Akira Uyemura, Taisa Magnani Dinamarco
Summary: Concern over environmental impacts has led to efforts to replace fossil fuels with biofuels, such as ethanol. However, additional investments in technologies like second generation ethanol are necessary to meet the growing demand. Currently, the production is not economically feasible due to high costs of enzymes used in the saccharification stage of biomass.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Semra Dasgin, Yetkin Gok, Duygu Barut Celepci, Parham Taslimi, Merve Izmirli, Aydin Aktas, Ilhami Gulcin
Summary: New benzimidazole-functionalized Pd-based complexes bearing N-propylphthalimide group were synthesized and showed inhibitory effects on various enzymes, with similar inhibition profiles.
JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Ilhami Gulcin, Olga Petrova, Parham Taslimi, Svetlana F. Malysheva, Elena Yu Schmidt, Lyubov N. Sobenina, Nina K. Gusarova, Boris A. Trofimov, Burak Tuzun, Vagif M. Farzaliyev, Saleh Alwasel, Afsun R. Sujayev
Summary: A series of nitrogen-based novel heterocyclic compounds were synthesized and characterized. They exhibited significant inhibition against acetylcholinesterase and alpha-glycosidase enzymes, suggesting their potential use in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's and diabetes.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rong-An Cao, RuiXue Ji, Mehdi Tabarsa, JianQiang Zhang, LingQi Meng, ChengTai Zhang, JiaMiao Zhang, LiDong Wang, Rui Wu, ChangYuan Wang, ChengHao Jin, SangGuan You
Summary: The polysaccharide extracted from A. asphodeloides rhizomes consists of neutral sugars, uronic acids, and sulfate esters, showing stimulating effects on cell production and significant inhibitory effects on cancer cell lines, indicating potential medicinal and functional food applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Hao Shi, Feng Gao, Xing Yan, Qingfei Li, Xinling Nie
Summary: This study characterized a glycoside hydrolase 51 family alpha-L-arabinofuranosidase (TtAbf51) from thermophile Thermoanaerobacterium thermosaccharolyticum DSM 571. The enzyme showed optimal activity at 55℃ and pH 5.5, and exhibited stability at pH 5.0-8.0 and up to 60℃. It was inhibited by Cu2+, Zn2+, and SDS. The enzyme had residual activity in the presence of arabinose and showed good catalytic effect for both synthesized and natural substrates.
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiangfu Song, Ting Ren, Zhou Zheng, Tiancheng Lu, Zhicheng Wang, Fengguo Du, Haibin Tong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2017)
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Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Siya Wu, Xu Zhang, Jian Liu, Jianxi Song, Ping Yu, Peichao Chen, Zhiyong Liao, Mingjiang Wu, Haibin Tong
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL MACROMOLECULES
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Hong Wu, Xinzhou Wang, Shuibo Gao, Liping Dai, Haibin Tong, Haixia Gao, Zhen Lei, Yongjun Han, Zhentao Wang, Lihua Han, Dake Qi
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2019)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Siya Wu, Liping Yan, Jihui Zuo, Yang Chen, Hanfei Wang, Jian Liu, Xu Zhan, Mingjiang wu, Jong-il Choi, Haibin Tong
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2019)
Article
Cell Biology
Ya Zhang, Man Xu, Chenxi Hu, Amei Liu, Junjie Chen, Chenfei Gu, Xu Zhang, Cuiping You, Haibin Tong, Mingjiang Wu, Peichao Chen
OXIDATIVE MEDICINE AND CELLULAR LONGEVITY
(2019)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jian Liu, Sibusiso Luthuli, Qifang Wu, Mingjiang Wu, Jong-il Choi, Haibin Tong
BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2020)
Article
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Ziyan Qin, Xinyu Yuan, Jian Liu, Zhuqing Shi, Leipeng Cao, Lexuan Yang, Kai Wu, Yongliang Lou, Haibin Tong, Lei Jiang, Jimei Du
Summary: Inflammation is a significant risk factor for the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colitis-associated colorectal cancer (CAC). Polysaccharides extracted from Albuca bracteata (ABP) have been shown to have anti-tumor and anti-inflammatory properties, making them a potential therapeutic agent for treating colorectal cancer.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Yue Yang, Rui Mao, Liuchang Yang, Jian Liu, Siya Wu, Mingjiang Wu, Xu Zhang, Haibin Tong, Xiaoliang Ji
Summary: This study developed a comprehensive strategy based on near infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics for quality assessment of Bupleuri Radix. The strategy successfully identified the geographical origin of Bupleuri Radix and quantified the vital quality indicators through calibration models. Comparison with other models showed that the CARS-SVM model performed better, demonstrating the potential of NIR spectroscopy and appropriate chemometrics for rapid quality evaluation. The developed strategy could supplement existing methods for analysis of Bupleuri Radix and provide reference for quality evaluation and control of other Chinese herbal medicines.
INFRARED PHYSICS & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Dan He, Qifang Wu, Chenying Lu, Jinlan Wu, Peichao Chen, Mingjiang Wu, Jong-Il Choi, Haibin Tong
Summary: The study found that PYP can improve metabolic abnormalities caused by high sucrose by modulating gut microbiota. PYP reduced the relative abundance of bacteria causing metabolic abnormalities and increased the relative abundance of beneficial bacteria. However, PYP had no effect on triglyceride and circulating sugar contents in larvae fed with high sucrose after gut microbiota removal by antibiotics.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Shiwei Wei, Yujin Zhao, Ruimin Zhou, Jingwei Lin, Tingting Su, Haibin Tong, Zhanyong Wang
Summary: This study found that a mixture of Pr. megaterium and Ps. mendocina was highly effective at biodegrading PBAT, resulting in approximately 84% weight loss of PBAT film after eight weeks of soil incubation. Mixtures of the other two species also positively affected the synergistic degradation of PBAT film in the soil, but the mixture of three species had a negative effect. The results highlight the importance of lipase secretion in the degradation process of PBAT in the soil.
Review
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Ying Yang, Meina Liang, Dan Ouyang, Haibin Tong, Mingjiang Wu, Laijin Su
Summary: Brown algae-derived polysaccharides have protective effects on intestinal health by repairing intestinal barrier damage, inhibiting lipid peroxidation-associated damage, and suppressing inflammatory cytokines. They provide new ideas for the prevention and treatment of intestinal diseases.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Xiaoqing Cao, Haochun Ding, Liuchang Yang, Jiamin Huang, Li Zeng, Haibin Tong, Laijin Su, Xiaoliang Ji, Mingjiang Wu, Yue Yang
Summary: This study used NIR spectroscopy and chemometrics to grade the quality of Sargassum fusiforme seaweed harvested at different times. The SVM model performed the best in discriminating harvest time, while the CARS-PLS model showed satisfactory results in predicting polyphenol contents. The study concluded that S. fusiforme should be harvested at the middle maturity stage.
POSTHARVEST BIOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Liwei Xue, Xiaosheng Jin, Tingting Ji, Rongzhou Li, Xiaoju Zhuge, Fang Xu, Zijiao Quan, Haibin Tong, Weilai Yu
Summary: Luteolin shows promising therapeutic potential for colitis by ameliorating DSS-induced colitis, antagonizing IKK alpha/beta, suppressing NF-kappa B signaling, and inhibiting macrophage activation and migration.
INTERNATIONAL IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Ke Wang, Haibin Tong, Yitian Gao, Lan Xia, Xin Jin, Xiaoxue Li, Xianlu Zeng, Istvan Boldogh, Yueshuang Ke, Xueqing Ba
Summary: This study demonstrates that TAT-HuR-HNS3 can disrupt the interaction between HuR and PARP1, reducing the level of polyADP-ribosylation and cytoplasmic distribution of HuR. Additionally, TAT-HuR-HNS3 blocks HuR dimerization and promotes binding of the miRNA-induced silencing complex to the targets. Furthermore, TAT-HuR-HNS3 reduces mRNA stability of proinflammatory mediators and decreases inflammatory responses.
JOURNAL OF IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Xingran Kou, Dongdong Su, Fei Pan, Xiwei Xu, Qingran Meng, Qinfei Ke
Summary: This review provides a systematic discussion of the application of molecular dynamics (MD) simulations in aroma compounds (ACs)/cyclodextrins (CDs) inclusion complexes (ICs). It covers the establishment of the simulation process, parameter selection, model evaluation, and various application cases, summarizing the major achievements and challenges of this method.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Haoyu Yu, Quanbin Zhang, Ammad Ahmad Farooqi, Jing Wang, Yang Yue, Lihua Geng, Ning Wu
Summary: Brown algae are rich in fucoidan, which has been found to have anti-cancer and anti-metastasis effects. Fucoidan inhibits tumor cell growth, proliferation, and metastasis, and also promotes immune responses in the tumor microenvironment.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Liang Dong, Yanan Li, Hailin Cong, Bing Yu, Youqing Shen
Summary: Gene therapy is a revolutionary treatment that requires suitable vectors for protecting and releasing exogenous nucleic acids in target cells. Chitosan, as a non-viral vector, has gained attention due to its good biocompatibility and ability to load large amounts of nucleic acids. This paper summarizes the potential of chitosan and its derivatives as gene delivery vector materials, discusses factors influencing transfection efficiency, performance evaluation, ways to optimize infectious efficiency, and current research development directions. It also provides an outlook on the future prospects of chitosan.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ana Iglesias-Mejuto, Beatriz Magarinos, Tania Ferreira-Goncalves, Ricardo Starbird-Perez, Carmen Alvarez-Lorenzo, Catarina Pinto Reis, Ines Ardao, Carlos A. Garcia-Gonzalez
Summary: This study developed a novel processing strategy to manufacture drug-loaded and personalized aerogels with nanostructures. The aerogels demonstrated bioactivity and antimicrobial effects, promoting bone regeneration and preventing infections in bone tissue engineering.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Zhenxu Shi, Dimei Yang, Yan Zhou, Xinyu Chen, Lin Gan, Jin Huang
Summary: This study proposes a micro-assembly method to improve the photoluminescent properties of crystalline cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) by organizing them within a sub-micrometer-sized metal-organic framework and coating with TiO2. The TiO2 coating prevents CNC assembly breakdown and allows information to be revealed using screenprinted labels for anti-counterfeiting purposes.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Xuejiao Liu, Bin Fu, Jierong Chen, Zhenyu Sun, Dongdong Zheng, Zhonghua Li, Bing Gu, Ying Zhang, Haojie Lu
Summary: Liver disease is a major cause of global mortality, and identifying biomarkers for diagnosing its progression is crucial for improving outcomes. Targeted mass spectrometry is a powerful tool for verifying biomarker candidates and clinical applications, particularly for glycoproteins translation. However, the limitation of analyzing only one sample per run has become apparent. In this study, a high-throughput intact N-glycopeptides quantification strategy was developed, allowing the validation of 20 samples per run with an average analysis time of 3 minutes per sample. The strategy was applied in a cohort of 461 serum samples and identified a panel of 10 IgG N-glycopeptides that have strong clinical utility in evaluating the severity of liver disease.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Qian Wang, Hao Jiang, Hongli Zhang, Weiqiao Lu, Xiao Wang, Wenfeng Xu, Jia Li, Youjing Lv, Guoyun Li, Chao Cai, Guangli Yu
Summary: This study proposes a novel strategy of antibody-beta-glucan conjugates (AGC) to enhance the antitumor immune response to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. AGC demonstrated powerful tumor suppression and promoted interaction between tumor cells and dendritic cells (DCs), thereby enhancing immunotherapeutic benefits.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Chaeyeon Lee, Sojeong Lee, Sang Wook Kang
Summary: The study aims to enhance the properties of porous membranes by addressing the limitations associated with phase separation. By using cellulose acetate and citric acid, the researchers were able to fabricate membranes with improved mechanical strength and thermal stability. The cross-linking effect of citric acid resulted in a more uniform pore structure and higher porosity.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Review
Chemistry, Applied
Tejaswini Kolipaka, Giriraj Pandey, Noella Abraham, Dadi A. Srinivasarao, Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi, P. S. Rajinikanth, Vidya Tickoo, Saurabh Srivastava
Summary: This review focuses on the design and application of polysaccharide-based hydrogel wound dressings, highlighting aspects such as biocompatibility, biodegradability, drug entrapment, moisturizing ability, swelling, and mechanical properties. Additionally, various crosslinking methods and recent developments in stimuli-responsive hydrogels are discussed.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Anqi Xu, Nan Zhang, Shixing Su, Hongyu Shi, Daoqiang Lu, Xifeng Li, Xin Zhang, Xin Feng, Zhuohua Wen, Gengwu Ma, Mengshi Huang, Chi Huang, Yuqi Hu, Hao Yuan, Qinwen Liu, Daogang Guan, Jun Wang, Chuanzhi Duan
Summary: The study presents a one-pot radical polymerization method to fabricate a hydrogel with adhesive properties, which can effectively treat bacterial-infected diabetic wounds and accelerate wound healing.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Montarop Yamabhai, Munthipha Khamphio, Thae Thae Min, Chai Noy Soem, Nguyen Cao Cuong, Waheni Rizki Aprilia, Krisanai Luesukprasert, Karsidete Teeranitayatarn, Atthaphon Maneedaeng, Tina R. Tuveng, Silje B. Lorentzen, Simen Antonsen, Paiboon Jitprasertwong, Vincent G. H. Eijsink
Summary: The study investigates the bioconversion of chitosan into soluble anti-inflammatory chitosan oligosaccharides (CHOS) using an enzyme. The results show that the generated CHOS have anti-inflammatory activity, but the magnitude of the activity depends on the substrate and production process. Different methods of dissolving chitosan also affect the properties of CHOS. The study highlights the importance of quality assurance in CHOS preparations.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Wen Cao, Jiangping Wu, Xinya Zhao, Zixu Li, Jie Yu, Taili Shao, Xuefeng Hou, Lutan Zhou, Chunfei Wang, Guodong Wang, Jun Han
Summary: In this study, a water-soluble polysaccharide (PLP1) was successfully isolated and purified from Pueraria lobata. It was found that PLP1 was composed of specific glycosidic units and exhibited a better free radical-scavenging ability. Moreover, PLP1 effectively protected the liver against acute alcoholic liver disease (ALD) in mice.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ya Su, Yaqian Liu, Xueyan Hu, Yueqi Lu, Jinyuan Zhang, Wenbo Jin, Wang Liu, Yan Shu, Yuen Yee Cheng, Wenfang Li, Yi Nie, Bo Pan, Kedong Song
Summary: A 3D printed scaffold based on carbon dots-curcumin nano-drug release has been developed for drug delivery after breast cancer surgery. The scaffold showed effective inhibition of tumor growth, antibacterial activity, and promotion of wound healing, making it a promising approach for preventing tumor recurrence.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Ekaterina Sokolova, Diane Jouanneau, Antonin Chevenier, Murielle Jam, Nathalie Desban, Pierre Colas, Elizabeth Ficko-Blean, Gurvan Michel
Summary: Carrageenans, a compound synthesized in red algae, have various biological properties and are valuable in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Their fine structure affects wound healing, oxidative processes, hemostasis, and inflammation. Enzymatic modification of carrageenans produces oligosaccharides that bind to natural human serum antibodies and specific antibodies, showing potential for therapeutic applications.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)
Article
Chemistry, Applied
Yan Shi, Miao Yu, Kaijin Qiu, Tiantian Kong, Chunjing Guo, Wenxue Zhang, Daquan Chen, Ming Kong
Summary: In this study, functionalized transfersomes were developed to co-deliver doxorubicin and 1MT towards primary tumors and tumor draining lymph nodes via transdermal administration using microneedles. The results showed that the nano-complexed microneedles exhibited a stronger suppression in tumor growth compared to the intravenous group.
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
(2024)