Search Results - "Ghosn, Bilal"
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In vivo targeting of alveolar macrophages via RAFT-based glycopolymers
Published in Biomaterials (01-10-2012)“…Abstract Targeting cell populations via endogenous carbohydrate receptors is an appealing approach for drug delivery. However, to be effective, this strategy…”
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Enhancing polysaccharide-mediated delivery of nucleic acids through functionalization with secondary and tertiary amines
Published in Current topics in medicinal chemistry (01-03-2008)“…Chitosan is a polysaccharide that has generated significant interest as a non-viral gene delivery vehicle due to its cationic and biocompatible…”
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Efficient gene silencing in lungs and liver using imidazole-modified chitosan as a nanocarrier for small interfering RNA
Published in Oligonucleotides (01-06-2010)“…Despite high specificity and potency, small interfering RNA (siRNA)-based therapeutics have been limited by their poor biostability and intracellular…”
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Efficient Modulation of T-cell Response by Dual-mode, Single-carrier Delivery of Cytokine-targeted siRNA and DNA Vaccine to Antigen-presenting Cells
Published in Molecular therapy (01-12-2008)“…Controlled modulation of T-cell response during immunotherapy, especially the balance between T helper 1 (Th1) and Th2 responses, is critical for generating…”
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Encapsulation of nucleic acids and opportunities for cancer treatment
Published in Pharmaceutical research (01-04-2007)“…The development of nucleic acid drugs for the treatment of various cancers has shown great promise in recent years. However, efficient delivery of these drugs…”
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Control of DNA Hybridization with Photocleavable Adducts
Published in Photochemistry and photobiology (01-07-2005)“…Previous reports have shown that 1-(4,5-dimethoxy-2-nitrophenyl)ethyl ester (DMNPE) adducts coupled to DNA plasmids block transcription in vitro and in vivo…”
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Efficient mucosal delivery of optical contrast agents using imidazole-modified chitosan
Published in Journal of Biomedical Optics (01-01-2010)“…The clinical applicability of antibodies and plasmonic nanosensors as topically applied, molecule-specific optical diagnostic agents for noninvasive early…”
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Development and evaluation of an imidazole-modified chitosan for nucleic acid and contrast agent delivery
Published 01-01-2009“…Over the past several decades, gene therapy technologies have been developed for a diverse number of applications ranging from DNA-based vaccines to gene…”
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623. Polymer Microparticles Delivering a Idiotype/Chemokine Fusion DNA Vaccine Generate Protective Immunity in a Mice Model of B Cell Lymphoma
Published in Molecular therapy (01-05-2006)“…Introduction:We earlier demonstrated that branched Polyethyleneimine (PEI) conjugated poly(lactide-co-glycolide)PLGA microparticles enhanced transfection in…”
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Control of DNA Hybridization with Photocleavable Adducts
Published in Photochemistry and photobiology (01-07-2005)“…ABSTRACT Previous reports have shown that 1‐(4,5‐dimethoxy‐2‐nitro‐phenyl)ethyl ester (DMNPE) adducts coupled to DNA plasmids block transcription in vitro and…”
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Control of DNA Hybridization with Photocleavable Adducts
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Development and evaluation of an imidazole-modified chitosan for nucleic acid and contrast agent delivery
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Photo-Control of DNA Oligonucleotides with Cage Compounds
Published 01-01-2004“…Many biochemical processes in which DNA and other nucleic acids participate are central to functions in both living cells and in molecular biology assays…”
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