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International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Volume 26, Issue 2

January-2 2025 - 433 articles

Cover Story: Periodontitis is a prevalent inflammatory disease affecting the supporting structures of the teeth. Traditional diagnostic methods and treatments often fall short in early detection and targeted therapy. Recent advancements in nanomedicine offer promising solutions for improving both the diagnosis and treatment of periodontitis. Nanoparticles, such as liposomes, quantum dots, and nanorods, have demonstrated potential in enhancing diagnostic accuracy by enabling more precise detection of periodontal pathogens and biomarkers. Furthermore, nanotechnology-based therapies, including drug delivery systems and antimicrobial agents, offer localized and controlled release of therapeutic agents, enhancing efficacy and reducing side effects compared to conventional treatments. View this paper
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Articles (433)

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,304 Views
18 Pages

Nimodipine is the current gold standard in the treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage, as it is the only known calcium channel blocker that has been proven to improve neurological outcomes. In addition, nimodipine exhibits neuroprotective properties in...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
3,098 Views
21 Pages

Design, Synthesis, Anticancer Screening, and Mechanistic Study of Spiro-N-(4-sulfamoyl-phenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-carboxamide Derivatives

  • Ahmed M. El-Saghier,
  • Hamada Hashem,
  • Sherif A. Maher,
  • Souhaila S. Enaili,
  • Abdullah Alkhammash,
  • Stefan Bräse and
  • Hossameldin A. Aziz

The present study aims to create spiro-N-(4-sulfamoyl-phenyl)-1,3,4-thiadiazole-2-carboxamide derivatives with anticancer activities. The in vitro anticancer evaluation showed that only the novel spiro-acenaphthylene tethered-[1,3,4]-thiadiazole (com...

  • Review
  • Open Access
9 Citations
6,506 Views
42 Pages

Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA in Liquid Biopsy: Current Techniques and Potential Applications in Melanoma

  • Clara Martínez-Vila,
  • Cristina Teixido,
  • Francisco Aya,
  • Roberto Martín,
  • Europa Azucena González-Navarro,
  • Llucia Alos,
  • Natalia Castrejon and
  • Ana Arance

The treatment landscape for advanced melanoma has transformed significantly with the advent of BRAF and MEK inhibitors (BRAF/MEKi) targeting BRAFV600 mutations, as well as immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICI) like anti-PD-1 monotherapy or its combinati...

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,399 Views
31 Pages

Vaccines represent an essential tool for the prevention of infectious diseases. Upon administration, a complex interaction occurs between the vaccine formulation and the recipient’s immune system, ultimately resulting in protection against dise...

  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
1,977 Views
16 Pages

Application of Synthetic Microbial Communities of Kalidium schrenkianum in Enhancing Wheat Salt Stress Tolerance

  • Jing Zhu,
  • Qiong Jia,
  • Qi-Yong Tang,
  • Ghenijan Osman,
  • Mei-Ying Gu,
  • Ning Wang and
  • Zhi-Dong Zhang

Soil salinization poses a significant challenge to global agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions like Xinjiang. Kalidium schrenkianum, a halophytic plant adapted to saline-alkaline conditions, harbors endophytic microorganisms with p...

  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
2,633 Views
30 Pages

This study presents an efficient and environmentally sustainable synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles using a starch-mediated sol-gel approach. This method yields crystalline mesoporous ZnO NPs with a hexagonal wurtzite structure. The synthesized nanoparti...

  • Review
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,325 Views
18 Pages

Hidden Partner of Immunity: Microbiome as an Innovative Companion in Immunotherapy

  • Pyoseung Kim,
  • Sunggeun Joe,
  • Heeyoung Kim,
  • Hyejeong Jeong,
  • Sunghwan Park,
  • Jihwan Song,
  • Wondong Kim and
  • Yong Gu Lee

Recent studies have highlighted that the microbiome is the essential factor that can modulate the clinical activity of immunotherapy. However, the role of the microbiome varies significantly across different immunotherapies, suggesting that it is cri...

  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
1,553 Views
20 Pages

Antiplasmodial Activity of a New Chemotype of Croton sylvaticus Hochst. Ex C. Krauss Essential Oil

  • Pierre Leonel K. Tafokeu Taguimjeu,
  • Yannick Stéphane Fotsing Fongang,
  • Manon Genva,
  • Lahngong Methodius Shinyuy,
  • Jana Held,
  • Michel Frederich,
  • Silvère Augustin Ngouela and
  • Marie-Laure Fauconnier

Croton sylvaticus, a tropical African plant, is traditionally used to treat several diseases, including fever, inflammation, and malaria. Essential oils (EOs) from the plant’s leaves, roots, and trunk bark were obtained by hydrodistillation, an...

  • Review
  • Open Access
1 Citations
1,834 Views
20 Pages

The dynamic nature of human endometrial tissue presents unique challenges in analysis. Despite extensive research into endometrial disorders such as endometriosis and infertility, recent systematic reviews have highlighted concerning issues with the...

  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,332 Views
23 Pages

Curcumin Solubility and Bioactivity Enhancement Through Amorphization with Tryptophan via Supercritical Fluid Technology

  • Ewa Garbiec,
  • Natalia Rosiak,
  • Szymon Sip,
  • Przemysław Zalewski and
  • Judyta Cielecka-Piontek

Curcumin, a compound known for its antioxidant and neuroprotective properties, faces challenges due to its low water solubility, which can limit its effectiveness. One effective method to address this issue is through amorphization. Incorporating cur...

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