Recent advances in zein-based nanocarriers for precise cancer therapy

W Huang, F Yao, S Tian, M Liu, G Liu, Y Jiang - Pharmaceutics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cancer has emerged as a leading cause of death worldwide. However, the pursuit of
precise cancer therapy and high-efficiency delivery of antitumor drugs remains an enormous …

Microfluidic devices for the detection of pesticide residues

P Murugesan, G Raj, JA Moses - Reviews in Environmental Science and …, 2023 - Springer
Pesticides, in various forms, are used for the protection of crops. However, their residues are
detrimental to human, animal, and environmental health. Therefore, their detection …

In-House Innovative “Diamond Shaped” 3D Printed Microfluidic Devices for Lysozyme-Loaded Liposomes

F Sommonte, E Weaver, E Mathew, N Denora… - Pharmaceutics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Nanotechnology applications have emerged as one of the most actively researched areas in
recent years. As a result, substantial study into nanoparticulate lipidic systems and …

Molecularly imprinted solid phase extraction–recent strategies, future prospects and forthcoming challenges in complex sample pretreatment process

M Sobiech, P Luliński - TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry, 2024 - Elsevier
This review discusses recent strategies and future challenges regarding the application of
molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) in solid phase extraction. It highlights the advantages …

Biomedical applications of microfluidic devices: Achievements and challenges

M Akbari Kenari, E Rezvani Ghomi… - Polymers for …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
There has been a recent interest in microfluidics due to their wide application and unique
integration of concepts, including physics, materials science, chemistry, microelectronics …

Microfluidic encapsulation of enzymes and steroids within solid lipid nanoparticles

E Weaver, F Sommonte, A Hooker, N Denora… - Drug Delivery and …, 2024 - Springer
The production of solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) is challenging, especially when
considering the incorporation of biologics. A novel in-house method of microfluidic …

Recent developments toward microfluidic point-of-care diagnostic sensors for viral infections

KZ Mousaabadi, ZT Vandishi, M Kermani… - TrAC Trends in …, 2023 - Elsevier
This review article provides an overview of the application of microfluidics in point-of-care
(POC) diagnostics, with a focus on rapid viral infection diagnosis. The introduction defines …

Combining 3D printing and microfluidic techniques: A powerful synergy for nanomedicine

F Sommonte, N Denora, DA Lamprou - Pharmaceuticals, 2023 - mdpi.com
Nanomedicine has grown tremendously in recent years as a responsive strategy to find
novel therapies for treating challenging pathological conditions. As a result, there is an …

Application of microfluidics in sports and tumor biomarker detection: Advancing the identification of physiological disorders

X Chen, A Ghorbani, L Quan, D Toghraie - Journal of Molecular Liquids, 2023 - Elsevier
Sports injuries are a common problem faced by athletes and can range from minor sprains
to severe fractures and concussions. While there are various diagnostic and therapeutic …

Microfluidic manufacturing of niosomes

AAA Aljabali, MM Tambuwala, MA Obeid - Microfluidics in Pharmaceutical …, 2024 - Springer
The efficient delivery of therapeutic agents remains a formidable hurdle in the realm of
medical applications, primarily due to issues such as degradation and limited bioavailability …