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Novel radiation-activated Photodynamic Therapy (radioPDT) Theranostic Nanoparticle for Treatment of Deep-seated Tumors
DownloadSpring 2020
Radiotherapy is used in the treatment of 50% of all cancer patients. It has evolved into a high precision therapy in cancer care. Radiotherapy’s main limitation is the damage incurred on normal tissue. Advances in modern radiotherapy allowed for improved precision in delivery and optimizes its...
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Synthesis and Integration of Nanoparticles in Thin Film Nanocomposite Membranes for Water Treatment
DownloadSpring 2018
The most widely used method for desalination, the process of removing salts and minerals from saltwater for human consumption and irrigation, is membrane technology. There are various types of membrane technologies, but the use of thin film nanocomposite (TFN) polyamide (PA) membranes for...
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Unmasking the in vivo importance of STAT3 in multiple myeloma using three-dimensional culture and nanoparticle drug delivery system
DownloadSpring 2019
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a hematological malignancy which is caused by aberrant accumulation of monoclonal plasma cells (PCs) within the bone marrow. The oncogenesis of MM is mediated by chromosomal aberrations as well as the tumor microenvironment in the bone marrow. Signal transducer and...