chitosan – TechConnect Briefs

Enhancement of Effects of Chitosan and Nanoparticles on Pancreatic Cancer Cells by Combination Treatments with the Anti-Cancer Drug Adriamycin

Lai J.C.K., Gao W., Bhushan A., Leung S., Idaho State University College of Pharmacy, US

Because of chitosan’s roles in biomedical applications, this study investigated the effects of chitosan, chitosan in combination with silver or gold nanoparticles, and chitosan with nanoparticles and Adriamycin, Methotrexate or Cisplatin on human PANC-1 pancreatic [...]

Nanostructured biopolymers obtained from blends by extrusion

Rodriguez J.H., Tadini C.C., Gastaldi E., University of Sao Paulo, BR

The extrusion of biopolymers is a promising technology for the plastic industry since enables to lead to wide range of innovative and environmentally friendly products displaying many advantages for the food packaging sector such the [...]

Linseed oil miniemulsions stabilized by polyelectrolyte complex (gum arabic-chitosan)

Michel-Barba M.G., Espinosa-Andrews H., Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, a.C., MX

An linseed oil miniemulsion was optimized using the microfludization process and finally stabilized by polyelectrolyte complexes formation. Emulsion preparation variables such as gum arabic/oil mass ratio (GA/O), oil volume fraction (), homogenization pressure and number [...]

Inhalable Stimuli-Responsive Theranostic Nanoparticles for Cancer in Deep Lung Tissue

Abbas Y.H., American University in Cairo, EG

Lung cancer is the deadliest solid tumour among all types of cancer. Despite advances in surgery and drug discovery lung cancer remains difficult to treat. This is a result of unavoidable exposure to carcinogens, poor [...]

Peptide RF482 Encapsulated Chitosan – PLGA Nanoparticles Inhibit Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Bawage S.S., Tiwari P.M., Dennis V.A., Singh S.R., Alabama State University, US

Worldwide, human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the leading causes of lower respiratory tract infections in children and older adults. Currently, an anti-viral drug ribavirin and RSV neutralizing monoclonal antibody- palivizumab are the [...]

Efficiency of different chitosan and its derivative nanoparticles for delivery of recombinant plasmid of Tibetan pig interleukin-7 gene and regulation effect in vivo on immune responses of mice

Wan X.P., Wang Z.Z., Yang X., Lang G., Sun W.K., Chen Y-H, Li J.L., Liu R., Gu Y.R., Liu R., Wang Z.Z., Lu X.B., Gao R., Sichuan University, CN

For sake of developing safe and effective technique to deliver and express animal immune gene in vivo to enhance comprehensive immunity of animal against infectious disease, the interleukin-7 gene of Tibetan pig was firstly cloned [...]

Linseed oil miniemulsions stabilized by polyelectrolyte complex (gum arabic-chitosan)

Michel-Barba M.G., Espinosa-Andrews H., Centro de Investigación y Asistencia en Tecnología y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, a.C., MX

An linseed oil miniemulsion was optimized using the microfludization process and finally stabilized by polyelectrolyte complexes formation. Emulsion preparation variables such as gum arabic/oil mass ratio (GA/O), oil volume fraction (), homogenization pressure and number [...]

Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of chitosan-metal nanocomposites

Chaudhury A., Kaur P., Barnela M., Chopra M., Manujab A., Thakur R., Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, IN

Engineered multifunctional nanowires as novel biosensing tools for highly sensitive detection and Biosensors as innovative tools for detection of food borne pathogens and environmental virology have been well documented. Advanced applications require appropriate chemical functionalization [...]

Synthesis, characterization and in vitro evaluation of cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activity of chitosan-metal nanocomposites

Chaudhury A., Kaur P., Barnela M., Chopra M., Manujab A., Thakur R., Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, IN

Engineered multifunctional nanowires as novel biosensing tools for highly sensitive detection and Biosensors as innovative tools for detection of food borne pathogens and environmental virology have been well documented. Advanced applications require appropriate chemical functionalization [...]

Evaluation of the Potential Synergistic Antimicrobial Effects Observed using Various Combinations of Chemical Agents (Nanoparticled and Non-Nanoparticled) on a Selected Panel of Cheese Derived Microorganisms

O’ Callaghan K.A.M., Kerry J.P., University College Cork, IE

The aim of the this study was to examine the antimicrobial effectiveness of a number of agents (nanoparticled and non-nanoparticled) applied individually and in combination to cheese derived cultures to determine their suitably as active [...]