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Paclitaxel: Application in Modern Oncology and Nanomedicine-Based Cancer Therapy
Sharifi-Rad, J; Quispe, C; Patra, JK; Singh, YD; Panda, MK; Das, G; Adetunji, CO; Michael, OS; Sytar, O; Polito, L; Živkovic, J; Martins, NPaclitaxel is a broad-spectrum anticancer compound, which was derived mainly from a medicinal plant, in particular, from the bark of the yew tree Taxus brevifolia Nutt. It is a representative of a class of diterpene taxanes, which are nowadays used as the most common chemotherapeutic agent against many forms of cancer. It possesses scientifically proven anticancer activity against, e.g., ovarian, lung, and brea...
Chitosan nanoparticles as a promising tool in nanomedicine with particular emph...
Sharifi-Rad, J; Quispe, C; Butnariu, M; Rotariu, LS; Sytar, O; Sestito, S; Rapposelli, S; Akram, M; Iqbal, M; Krishna, A; Kumar, NVA; Braga, SSThe study describes the current state of knowledge on nanotechnology and its utilization in medicine. The focus in this manuscript was on the properties, usage safety, and potentially valuable applications of chitosan-based nanomaterials. Chitosan nanoparticles have high importance in nanomedicine, biomedical engineering, discovery and development of new drugs. The manuscript reviewed the new studies regarding ...
Resveratrol-Based Nanoformulations as an Emerging Therapeutic Strategy for Cancer
Sharifi-Rad, J; Quispe, C; Mukazhanova, Z; Knut, E; Turgumbayeva, A; Kipchakbayeva, A; Seitimova, G; Mahomoodally, MF; Lobine, D; Koay, A; Wang, JResveratrol is a polyphenolic stilbene derivative widely present in grapes and red wine. Broadly known for its antioxidant effects, numerous studies have also indicated that it exerts anti-inflammatory and antiaging abilities and a great potential in cancer therapy. Regrettably, the oral administration of resveratrol has pharmacokinetic and physicochemical limitations such as hampering its effects so that effec...