APTAMER-FUNCTIONALIZED MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS-DERIVED EXOSOMES FOR TARGETED DELIVERY OF SN38 TO COLON CANCER CELLS

Aptamer-functionalized mesenchymal stem cells-derived exosomes for targeted delivery of SN38 to colon cancer cells

Objective(s): Known as natural nanovesicles, exosomes have attracted increased attention as biocompatible carriers throughout recent years, which can provide appropriate sources for incorporating and transferring drugs to desired cells in order to improve their effectiveness and safety.Materials and Methods: This study implicates the isolation of m

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Shelf-life extension of green leafy vegetables through minimal processing: Special emphasis on the use of novel techniques

A key constituent in the shelf-life extension of leafy greens is post-harvest processing.As green leafy vegetables are a crucial part of the diet, their high perishability is a concern.Leafy greens are a rich source of nutrients, vitamins, and antioxidants, and they hold a higher place in the food pyramid.Traditional preservation techniques like th

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Global diversity and review of Siphonophorae (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa).

In this review the history of discovery of siphonophores, from the first formal description by Carl Linnaeus in 1785 to the present, is summarized, and species richness together with a summary of world-wide distribution of this pelagic group within the clade Hydrozoa discussed.Siphonophores exhibit three basic body plans which are briefly explained

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