Antimicrobial resistance is a major concern for public health throughout the world that severely restricts available treatments. In this context, methicillin-resistant (MRSA) is responsible for a high percentage of infections and mortality. To overcome this challenge, nanoparticles are appropriate tools as drug carriers to improve the therapeutic efficacy and decrease the toxicity of drugs.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to characterize a stable nano-niosome formulation, which could reduce the adverse effects of carboplatin (CB) and improve its therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of breast cancer. For this purpose, CB-loaded polyethylene glycol (PEG)ylated niosome nanoparticles (PEG-NS-CB) were synthesized using the reverse-phase evaporation method. PEG-NS-CB (226.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study aimed to compare the immune response against Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) in BALB/c mice induced by excreted/secreted (E/S) antigens and mannose-modified nanoliposome of E/S antigens. Here, E/S antigens and mannose-modified nanoliposome of E/S antigens were firstly prepared, and then BALB/c female inbred mice were separately immunized.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe crucial functions of chemokine/receptors in numerous parasitic infections, including leishmaniasis, are well documented. This study aimed to assess the serum levels of CC ligand (CCL) 2, CCL5, and CCL11 in cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) patients. 64 patients, suffering from CL and 100 healthy people were selected, and their blood serum concentrations of CCL2, CCL5, and CCL11 were measured using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Zoonotic parasite Toxoplasma gondii has a high prevalence in human populations. A suitable vaccine for animals can stop the transmission of infection between animal and human.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate in vivo prepared excretory/secretory antigens (E/SA) as a potential candidate for immunization against the parasite and its effect on the production of transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β).
Objectives: Toxoplasma gondii is a worldwide prevalent zoonotic parasite which causes toxoplasmosis. An appropriate vaccine for animals could interrupt the circle between animals and humans. Our previous study showed that excreted/secreted antigens (E/SA), derived from the peritoneum of mice infected with T.
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