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Topical Clear Aqueous Nanomicellar Formulations for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
(2020)Disorders affecting the posterior segment of eyes represent a significant burden to healthcare and patients’ wellbeing. Among the back of the eye disorders, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the major ailments ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and In-vivo Testing of Photoactivatable Insulin Depots for Continuously Variable and Minimally Invasive Insulin Delivery
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Proteins are macromolecules involved in a diverse array of functions. Mutations or abnormal levels of proteins are indicated in several diseases. Despite showing early promise, the translation of protein therapeutics ... -
Part I: Synthesis of functionalized bile acids towards the construction of steroidal macrocycles. Part II: Evaluation and expansion of a modular card game for teaching organic chemistry
(2019)In Part I, the synthesis of chenodeoxychoic acid (CDCA) derivatives towards the construction of unique chemical architectures are reported. Building on previously described methods, CDCA based macrocycles with inner cavities ... -
Role of Redox-Active Trace Metal (RATM) Oxidants in the Regulation of Toll-Like Receptor 4 (TLR4) Signaling-Mediated Inflammatory Phenotype in Synovial Fibroblasts
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)While the involvement of oxidant stress in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been suspected, the role of redox-active trace metals (RATM) as exogenous pro-oxidants in the pathogenesis of RA has not yet been investigated. ... -
Development of Protein Based PCBP2 siRNA Nanocomplex for Liver Fibrosis Therapy
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The objective of this dissertation is to develop a protein-based siRNA nanocomplex for the treatment of alcoholic liver fibrosis. Our laboratory recently discovered that silencing the poly (rC) binding protein 2 (PCBP2) ... -
Novel Dichloroacetate Prodrugs for Improved Targeting of Breast Cancer Chemotherapeutics
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)It is well documented that most cancer cells utilize aerobic glycolysis or Warburg metabolism instead of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation for cell energy production. Dichloroacetate is a synthetic small molecule ... -
Engineering of Human Acid Phosphatase Enzyme Sensitive Nanomedicine for HIV/AIDS Prevention by Topical Route
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)This study is divided into two aims. Aim #1 focuses on the development and characterization of tenofovir (TFV) loaded a stimuli sensitive nanomedicine against male to female HIV/AIDS infection. Aim #2 focus on the ... -
Novel Folic Acid Targeted Nanomicelles For Delivery Of Hydrophobic Drugs To The Back Of The Eye
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Overall aim of this research project is to develop folic acid targeted nanomicelles loaded with insoluble hydrophobic drugs for delivery to posterior segment of the eye. Retinoblastoma and uveitis are diseases that ... -
Development of Random Triblock Copolymer Based Nanoparticulate Formulation for Sustained Release of Macromolecules/Biologics in Treatment of Posterior Segment Ocular Diseases
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Random triblock copolymers (RTB) were successfully synthesized by ring opening copolymerization method. RTB copolymers are composed of FDA approved materials such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), glycolide (GA), lactide ... -
Novel Prodrugs and Self-Assembling Nanocarriers to Improve Drug Delivery
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)PART I: DIPEPTIDE PRODRUG APPROACH TO IMPROVE INTESTINAL ABSORPTION OF LOPINAVIR Lopinavir (LPV), a highly potent second-generation HIV-1 protease inhibitor, is currently indicated in HIV-1 infection. However, poor ... -
Discovery of PSMA-Specific Peptide Ligands and Development of A Noncovalent Method to Attach Chemical Moieties to siRNA
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2017)The objective of this dissertation is to discover PSMA (Prostate Specific Membrane Antigen)-specific peptide ligands using phage display and employ peptide nucleic acid as a complementary linker to attach chemical ... -
Clear, Aqueous Topical Nanomicelle Formulation For Diabetic Macula Edema
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The objective of this study was to develop a clear aqueous mixed nanomicellar formulation (NMF) of hydrophobic drugs for diabetic macula edema. The hydrophobic drugs include triamcinolone acetonide (TA), fluocinolonce ... -
Preparation of Pentablock Nanomicellar Formulations for Prostate Cancer Drug Delivery Systems
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)This study is divided into three specific aims. Specific aim #1 focused on synthesis of pentablock co-polymer using monomers of L-lactide, ε-caprolactone and ethylene-glycol with varied molecular weights, (ii) ... -
Effect of TIMBD on Neurotoxicity Associated with HIV-1 Gp120 and Tat
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) is one of the undermining disorders that affects majority of HIV infected patients. Patients with HAND suffer from both cognitive and motor ... -
Long Term Ocular Drug Delivery with Novel Pentablock Copolymers; Part I: Composite Nanoformulation of Macromolecules For Back of the Eye Diseases, Part II: Dexamethasone Nanoparticle to Develop an In Vitro Model for Glaucoma
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2017)Pentablock (PB) copolymers have been successfully synthesized for long term delivery in the treatment of posterior segment ocular diseases. PB copolymers are comprised of FDA approved biodegradable polymer such as ... -
The effects of HIV-1 viral protein r (vpr) and anti-retroviral drugs in the brain: Implications in HIV-1 associated neurocognitive disorders
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The morbidity and mortality of HIV-1 infected individuals has declined significantly by the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Nevertheless, different forms of HIV-1 associated neurocognitive ... -
Discovery of Peptide and Aptamer Ligands for Targeted Drug Delivery to Hepatic Stellate Cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The objective of this dissertation is to present two approaches to identify Hepatic Stellate Cells (HSCs) targeting ligands using phage-display library biopanning and systematic evolution of ligands by exponential ... -
Metabolomic Analysis of Bacterial Cell Wall Intermediates Using LC-MS/MS: Peptidoglycan Pathway Response to Different Antibiotics
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)The bacterial cell wall is made up of peptidoglycan (PG) and its synthesis is of interest as a target for several antibiotics and for new inhibitor development. Peptidoglycan biosynthesis is a complex process which ... -
Synthesis, Characterization and Device Studies of Conjugated Foldamers
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)Conjugated polymers have found a wide range of electronic applications in last few decades due to their superior combination of optoelectronic, mechanical properties, and solution processability. In the past few years, ... -
Novel Approaches for Targeted Delivery of Cancer Therapeutics to Nuclei of Malignant Cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The primary goal of this project is to increase specific uptake of anti-cancer therapeutics by nuclei of cancer cells. A lot of research has been done to target therapeutics specifically across plasma membrane of ...