Browsing by Subject "Gold nanoparticles"
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An Efficient Emulsion-Induced Interface Assembly Approach for Rational Synthesis of Mesoporous Carbon Spheres with Versatile Architectures
( Wiley-VCH Verlag , 2020 , Article)Mesoporous carbon matrix with open pore structure, short diffusion length, and large pore size can favor the in-pore immobilization of active species and facilitate mass diffusion during catalytic reactions. However, a ... -
Chitosan gold nanoparticles for detection of amplified nucleic acids isolated from sputum
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)A platform for nucleic acid detection employing chitosan and chitosan coated gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was developed. Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) was used as a model target. MTB DNA was extracted from sputum using ... -
Colorimetric gold nanoparticles-based assay for direct detection of Clostridium difficile in clinical isolates from Qatar
( Academic Journals , 2017 , Article)Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a significant health problem worldwide. Control and prevention strategies of C. difficile horizontal transmission require assays with fast detection with high specificity and ... -
Emerging applications of biocompatible phytosynthesized metal/metal oxide nanoparticles in healthcare
( Elsevier B.V. , 2020 , Article)Various applications of nanotechnology in healthcare, agriculture, environmental and other technological fields have considerably transformed human life. However, harmful effects of nanomaterials synthesized by traditional ... -
Formulation optimization of lyophilized aptamer-gold nanoparticles: Maintained colloidal stability and cellular uptake
( Elsevier , 2024 , Article)Anti-nucleolin (NCL) aptamer AS1411 is the first anticancer aptamer tested in clinical trials. Gold nanoparticles (AuNP) have been widely exploited for various biomedical applications due to their unique functional properties. ... -
GOLD NANOPARTICLES-BASED ASSAYS FOR DIRECT AND COST EFFECTIVE DETECTION OF CLOSTRIDIUM DIFFICILE IN QATAR
(2015 , Master Thesis)Background Clostridium difficile Infection (CDI) is one of the common health problems worldwide. Prevention techniques require fast and precise detection with high sensitivity. Conventional diagnostic methods are ... -
Interface Coassembly and Polymerization on Magnetic Colloids: Toward Core–Shell Functional Mesoporous Polymer Microspheres and Their Carbon Derivatives
( John Wiley and Sons Inc. , 2020 , Article)Core–shell structured magnetic mesoporous polymer or carbon-based microspheres not only possess the combined merits of magnetic particles and stable mesoporous shell but also provide various organic functional groups for ... -
Metal-based nanoparticles: Promising tools for the management of cardiovascular diseases
( Elsevier , 2021 , Article)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. A search for more effective treatments of CVD is increasingly needed. Major advances in nanotechnology opened new avenues in CVD therapeutics. Owing to ... -
PLGA-Gold Nanocomposite: Preparation and Biomedical Applications
( MDPI , 2022 , Article)A composite system consisting of both organic and inorganic nanoparticles is an approach to prepare a new material exhibiting “the best of both worlds”. In this review, we highlight the recent advances in the preparation ... -
A single tube system for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA using gold nanoparticles based FRET assay
( Elsevier , 2017 , Other)The global combat against MTB is limited by challenges in accurate affordable detection. In this study, a rapid, affordable, single tube system for detection of unamplified MTB16s rDNA was developed. Utilizing a AuNP based ... -
A single tube system for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA using gold nanoparticles based FRET assay
( Elsevier , 2017 , Article)Abstract The global combat against MTB is limited by challenges in accurate affordable detection. In this study, a rapid, affordable, single tube system for detection of unamplified MTB16s rDNA was developed. Utilizing a ... -
Therapeutic outcomes and biodistribution of gold nanoparticles in collagen-induced arthritis animal model
( Elsevier , 2022 , Other)The role of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) in the treatment of autoimmune diseases remains mysterious. Therefore, we investigated the effect of AuNPs on collagen-induced arthritis (CIA) and the impact of particle size on the ... -
Tryptophan-functionalized gold nanoparticles for deep UV imaging of microbial cells
( Elsevier , 2015 , Article)Biocompatible fluorescent nanostructures were prepared by a functionalization of gold nanoparticles with the amino acid tryptophan. The gold-tryptophan bioconjugates were investigated by TEM and HRTEM and various spectroscopy ...