A comprehensive review of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels prepared by the
freezing/thawing (FT) process is presented. We discuss their preparation, gelation …

Gene therapy is the product of man's quest to eliminate diseases. Gene therapy has three
facets namely, gene silencing using siRNA, shRNA and miRNA, gene replacement where …

Stimuli‐responsive materials in general and pH‐responsive polymers in particular have
gained increasing interest during the last two decades. Their unique properties, which arise …

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) represent an advanced tool in the medical field because
they can be modified according to biomedical approaches and guided by an external …

Inorganic/organic hybrid nanosystems have been increasingly developed for their versatility
and efficacy at overcoming obstacles not readily surmounted by nonhybridized counterparts …

The field of nanotechnology has revolutionised global attempts to prevent, treat, and
eradicate infectious diseases in the foreseen future. Nanovaccines have proven to be a …

Carbon-based nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have become the most
promising materials in biomedical, electronic and aerospace applications. When added to …

Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in human history with extremely poor prognosis.
Although many traditional therapeutic modalities—such as surgery, chemotherapy, and …

Transfection by means of non-viral gene delivery vectors is the cornerstone of modern gene
delivery. Despite the resources poured into the development of ever more effective …

Poor water solubility, off-target toxicity, and small therapeutic window are among major
obstacles for the development of drug products. Redox-responsive drug delivery …