Suppression of virulence factors of uropathogenic Escherichia coli by Trans-resveratrol and design of nanoemulgel.

Background: Development of multidrug resistance in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) makes treatment of Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) a major challenge. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of trans-resveratrol (t-RSV) at a subinhibitory concentration (sub-MIC-t-RSV) on phenotypic and genotypic expression of virulence factors of clinical isolates of UPEC and develop a nanoformulation of t-RSV. Fifty-five clinical UPEC strains were investigated for the presence of virulence factors by phenotypic methods and PCR detection of virulence genes.

Fucoidan/hyaluronic acid cross-linked zein nanoparticles loaded with fisetin as a novel targeted nanotherapy for oral cancer.

Fisetin (FS) is an anticancer drug having potential role in oral tumors management. However, its clinical application is limited due to its hydrophobicity and instability. Bioactive polymers-based nanosystems have a great potential in cancer therapy.

Gel in core carbosomes as novel ophthalmic vehicles with enhanced corneal permeation and residence.

Carbopol is a good bio-adhesive polymer that increases the residence time in the eye. However, the effect of blinking and lacrimation still reduce the amount of polymer and the incorporated drug available for bioadhesion. Gel-core liposomes are advanced systems offering benefits making it a good tool for improved ocular drug delivery and residence time.

Hyalugel-integrated liposomes as a novel ocular nanosized delivery system of fluconazole with promising prolonged effect.

Fungal infections need long-term therapy with the proper antifungal agent. Despite effectiveness, Fluconazole (FLZ) ocular delivery is constrained by limited penetration, short residence time, in addition to the common barriers of the eye. Hyalugel-integrated liposomes were designed as novel ocular delivery systems integrating hyaluronic acid (HA) inside and surrounding vesicles by a simple preparation technique.