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Encapsulation of Streptavidin labeled with Alexa Fluor 750 into Erythrocytes

Dweik M., Grant S.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

Erythrocytes, Red Blood Cells (RBCs), have been utilized as biocompatible bioreactors and drug delivery vehicles. RBCs are also used as biological carriers for drugs, enzymes, and peptides. Hypo-osmotic dialysis technique is the most commonly employed [...]

Development of Nanoprobes as Glucose Biosensors

Dweik M., Grant S., University of Missouri-Columbia, US

In 2005, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) reported that 20.8 million people have diabetes, making it the fifth leading cause of death by disease in the USA. The objective is to focus on the development [...]