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3D tumor spheroids as in vitro models to mimic in vivo human solid tumors resistance to therapeutic drugs by Nunes, Ana S., Barros, Andreia S., Costa, Elisabete C., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…Three‐dimensional cell culture models, such as spheroids, can be used in the process of the development of new anticancer agents because they are able to…”
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3D tumor spheroids: an overview on the tools and techniques used for their analysis by Costa, Elisabete C, Moreira, André F, de Melo-Diogo, Duarte, Gaspar, Vítor M, Carvalho, Marco P, Correia, Ilídio J

“…In comparison with 2D cell culture models, 3D spheroids are able to accurately mimic some features of solid tumors, such as their spatial architecture,…”
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Chitosan based-asymmetric membranes for wound healing: A review by Miguel, Sónia P., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…The wound healing process involves highly complex and dynamic events that allow the re-establishment of skin's structural integrity. To further improve or to…”
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Optical clearing methods: An overview of the techniques used for the imaging of 3D spheroids by Costa, Elisabete C., Silva, Daniel N., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…Spheroids have emerged as in vitro models that reproduce in a great extent the architectural microenvironment found in human tissues. However, the imaging of…”
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Overview of the application of inorganic nanomaterials in cancer photothermal therapy by Fernandes, Natanael, Rodrigues, Carolina F, Moreira, André F, Correia, Ilídio J

“…Cancer photothermal therapy (PTT) has captured the attention of researchers worldwide due to its localized and trigger-activated therapeutic effect. In this…”
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Strategies to Improve Cancer Photothermal Therapy Mediated by Nanomaterials by de Melo‐Diogo, Duarte, Pais‐Silva, Cleide, Dias, Diana R., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…The deployment of hyperthermia‐based treatments for cancer therapy has captured the attention of different researchers worldwide. In particular, the…”
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Strategies to improve the photothermal capacity of gold-based nanomedicines by Gonçalves, Ariana S.C., Rodrigues, Carolina F., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…The plasmonic photothermal properties of gold nanoparticles have been widely explored in the biomedical field to mediate a photothermal effect in response to…”
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Production and characterization of a novel asymmetric 3D printed construct aimed for skin tissue regeneration by Miguel, Sónia P., Cabral, Cátia S.D., Moreira, André F., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…[Display omitted] •Skin asymmetric construct was produced using electrospinning and 3D printing.•The top PCL_SS electrospun membrane mimics the epidermis’…”
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An overview of electrospun membranes loaded with bioactive molecules for improving the wound healing process by Miguel, Sónia P., Sequeira, Rosa S., Moreira, André F., Cabral, Cátia S.D., Mendonça, António G., Ferreira, Paula, Correia, Ilídio J.

“…[Display omitted] •The bioactive molecules’ delivery into the wound site improves the healing process.•The nanofibers possess attractive properties to act as…”
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Tunneling nanotubes provide a unique conduit for intercellular transfer of cellular contents in human malignant pleural mesothelioma by Lou, Emil, Fujisawa, Sho, Morozov, Alexei, Barlas, Afsar, Romin, Yevgeniy, Dogan, Yildirim, Gholami, Sepideh, Moreira, André L, Manova-Todorova, Katia, Moore, Malcolm A S

“…Tunneling nanotubes are long, non-adherent F-actin-based cytoplasmic extensions which connect proximal or distant cells and facilitate intercellular transfer…”
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Stimuli-responsive mesoporous silica nanoparticles for cancer therapy: A review by Moreira, André F., Dias, Diana R., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…The application of nanocarriers as selective drug delivery platforms, as imaging or as diagnostic agents has been evaluated in several studies in the area of…”
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Mitigation of malicious attacks on networks by Schneider, Christian M, Moreira, André A, Andrade, José S. Jr, Havlin, Shlomo, Herrmann, Hans J

“…Terrorist attacks on transportation networks have traumatized modern societies. With a single blast, it has become possible to paralyze airline traffic,…”
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Effects of the probiotic Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis on the non-surgical treatment of periodontitis. A histomorphometric, microtomographic and immunohistochemical study in rats by Ricoldi, Milla S T, Furlaneto, Flávia A C, Oliveira, Luiz F F, Teixeira, Gustavo C, Pischiotini, Jéssica P, Moreira, André L G, Ervolino, Edilson, de Oliveira, Maricê N, Bogsan, Cristina S B, Salvador, Sérgio L, Messora, Michel R

“…Lactobacillus probiotics have been investigated in periodontitis. However, the effects of the genus Bifidobacterium on periodontitis are hardly known. This…”
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Production and characterization of electrospun silk fibroin based asymmetric membranes for wound dressing applications by Miguel, Sónia P., Simões, Déborah, Moreira, André F., Sequeira, Rosa S., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…Nowadays, wound dressings with improved properties are under development and among them, asymmetric membranes have gained an increasing interest due to their…”
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Gold-core silica shell nanoparticles application in imaging and therapy: A review by Moreira, André F., Rodrigues, Carolina F., Reis, Catarina A., Costa, Elisabete C., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…Nanomaterials have assumed a prominent role in biomedical field during the past years. Particularly, the gold-core silica shell nanoparticles present unique…”
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Microneedle-based delivery devices for cancer therapy: A review by Moreira, André F., Rodrigues, Carolina F., Jacinto, Telma A., Miguel, Sónia P., Costa, Elisabete C., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…[Display omitted] Macroscale delivery systems that can be locally implanted on the tumor tissue as well as avoid all the complications associated to the…”
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Spheroids Formation on Non‐Adhesive Surfaces by Liquid Overlay Technique: Considerations and Practical Approaches by Costa, Elisabete C., de Melo‐Diogo, Duarte, Moreira, André F., Carvalho, Marco P., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…Scalable and reproducible production of 3D cellular spheroids is highly demanded, by pharmaceutical companies, for drug screening purposes during the…”
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Poly (vinyl alcohol)/chitosan layer-by-layer microneedles for cancer chemo-photothermal therapy by Moreira, André F., Rodrigues, Carolina F., Jacinto, Telma A., Miguel, Sónia P., Costa, Elisabete C., Correia, Ilídio J.

“…[Display omitted] •Production of Layer-by-Layer Microneedles for cancer therapy.•Microneedles promote the sequential delivery of doxorubicin and gold-silica…”
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Red blood cell membrane-camouflaged gold-core silica shell nanorods for cancer drug delivery and photothermal therapy by Rodrigues, Carolina F., Correia, Ilídio J., Moreira, André F.

“…[Display omitted] Gold core mesoporous silica shell (AuMSS) nanorods are multifunctional nanomedicines that can act simultaneously as photothermal, drug…”
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Allergen immunotherapy for asthma prevention: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized and non‐randomized controlled studies by Farraia, Mariana, Paciência, Inês, Castro Mendes, Francisca, Cavaleiro Rufo, João, Shamji, Mohamed, Agache, Ioana, Moreira, André

“…Background Allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is a disease‐modifying treatment for IgE‐mediated diseases. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) support AIT's potential…”
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