Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Biodistribution"
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An assessment of the biodistribution, biopersistence and toxicity of gold nanoparticles
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The interest in biomedical applications of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) has increased dramatically in the last decade due to their ease of synthesis, unique surface and optical properties. The main driver of this surge in ... -
Evaluation of the effect of colloidal systems on biodistribution of selected prostate cancer radiopharmaceuticals
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)It has been reported that microemulsion (ME) delivery systems provide an opportunity to enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of a therapeutic agent whilst minimising side effects. The prostate-specific membrane antigen ... -
The in vitro and in vivo pharmacokinetic parameters of polylactic–co–glycolic acid nanoparticles encapsulating anti–tuberculosis drugs
(North-West University, 2012)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious, deadly disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). In 2010, there were 8,8 million incident cases of TB globally. South Africa currently has the third highest TB incident ...