RSS 1.0Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences (UMKC)
The Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences has two emphasis areas, Pharmaceutics and Medicinal Chemistry, which cover a broad range of expertise in research, teaching and service at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Pharmacy. The division houses eight full-time faculty, a research associate, a research associate professor, a postdoctoral associate, a postdoctoral fellow, a research assistant, six adjunct faculty, two support staff, and well over 50 I.Ph.D. graduate students.
This division is dedicated to supporting the professional degree program by providing the highest quality and comprehensive graduate education in drug delivery, physical pharmacy, biopharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, synthetic medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. With access to state-of-the-art equipment and surrounding resources, our students are well prepared to meet the latest challenges in groundbreaking research/discoveries in the field of academics, government and industry after graduating from the university, thus making a significant impact and contribution to society.
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The effect of HIV-1 Tat and methamphetamine on expression of cytokines/chemokines and synaptic genes: Implications in HIV neuroAIDS
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2017)Human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) enters the brain through blood brain barrier (BBB) early after the infection and leads to various neurological complications including HIV associated dementia (HAD). Introduction ... -
The Effect of Drugs of Abuse and HIV-1 GP120 on Autophagy in Astrocytes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The life expectancy of individuals infected with HIV-1 has significantly improved since the introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). However, this has led to an increase in the prevalence of HIV-associated ... -
Refinement and Applications of Light Controlled Biological Processes
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2015)For understanding of biological processes, a spatiotemporal control over these processes is needed. Controlling these processes using light can give us the advantage of a precise control over spacing, timing and degree of ... -
Topical Clear Aqueous Nanomicellar Formulation for Anterior and Posterior Ocular Drug Delivery
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2015)The objective of this study was to develop a clear, aqueous drug loaded nanomicellar formulation (NMF) for the back-of-the-eye delivery. Hydrophobic drugs such as cyclosporine, resolvin analog (RX-10045), dexamethasone, ... -
Development of Advanced Delivery Systems for Microbicides
(2016)HIV/AIDS still continues to be a pandemic and global emergency and is a leading cause of death among the women of reproductive age (15-49 yr). Women are more vulnerable for HIV infection due to anatomical and physiological ... -
Cytochrome P450 enzymes and oxidative stress in tobacco/nicotine mediated HIV pathogenesis
(2016)In the US, the prevalence of cigarette smoking in the HIV-infected population is 50-70% compared to 15-20% in the general population, which further increases the risk of smoking-related health problems in this group. ... -
The Study of Initiation Systems and Formulations for the Development of a Novel Silorane Biomaterial
(2015)There are approximately one million hip and knee replacements each year in the United States alone and over 70% are cemented for stabilization. The number of these replacements is expected to rise to 3.5 million per year ... -
Design and Evaluation of HIV Microbicides Loaded mucoadhesive Nanoformulation
(2015)HIV/AIDS had caused more than 25 million deaths since it was first recognized. Women are more susceptible to HIV infection in comparison with men due to human physiology, social, economic disadvantages. To protect women ... -
Studies of Conjugated Small Molecules, Polymers and Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
(2015)This dissertation focuses on the photophysical properties and device studies of three different types of materials, namely polyoxometalate (POM)-containing organic-inorganic hybrids, near-IR absorbing conjugated polymers ... -
Recent Advances in Indole Aryne Cycloaddition Chemistry. Part I: Total Synthesis of (±)-cis-Trikentrin B. Part II: Investigation into the Regioselectivity of 6,7-Indole Aryne Cycloadditions. Part III: Synthesis and Reactions of Novel Tribromoindoles
(2015)Since their discovery in the Buszek laboratories in 2007, the indole arynes and their cycloaddition chemistry has demonstrated its significance in achieving the total synthesis of biologically active indole alkaloid natural ... -
Evaluation of therapeutic effect of PCBP2 siRNA on hepatic stellate cells and development of a streptavidin-based siRNA delivery system
(2014)Type I collagen accumulates during liver fibrosis primarily because α-complex protein-2 (αCP2), encoded by the poly(rC) binding protein 2 (PCBP2) gene, binds to the 3′end of the collagen mRNA and increases its half-life. ... -
Development of polymeric nanoparticulate formulation encapsulating protein molecules following hydrophobic ion pairing complexation
(2014)Several formulation strategies have been employed to enable sustained delivery of antibody therapeutics by nanoparticulate based dosage forms. However, development of sustained release nanoparticulate based dosage form for ... -
Development of Pentablock Copolymer Based Formulations for the Sustained Delivery of Protein Therapeutics in the Treatment of Posterior Segment Ocular Diseases
(2013)We have successfully synthesized pentablock (PB) copolymers comprised of various FDA approved polymer blocks such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA) and polyglycolic acid (PGA). PB ... -
Novel Transporter Targeted Lipid Ester Prodrugs of Cidofovir and Sustained Release Formulations for Cytomegalovirus Infection
(2013)Cidofovir (CDF) has shown potential in vitro and in vivo antiviral activity against cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis. However, low CDF permeability due to its hydrophilic nature limits its effectiveness. Furthermore, ... -
Preparation Of Oligonucleotide Delivery Agents And Insulin Depot Materials Using Solid Phase Synthesis
(2014)Short interfering RNA (siRNA) induced RNA interference (RNAi) is capable of preventing gene translation. In a laboratory setting, various transfection methods have enabled this mechanism to be used for routine gene silencing ... -
Topical Nanoparticulate Formulation of Drugs for Ocular Keratitis
(2015-08-11)The primary objective of this project is to develop drug-loaded polymeric nanoparticles suspended in a biocompatible gel for topical delivery of therapeutic agents commonly employed in the treatment of ocular viral/bacterial ... -
Topical Clear Aqueous Nanomicellar Formulations For Anterior And Posterior Ocular Drug Delivery
(2015-08-04)The objective of this study was to develop a clear, aqueous drug loaded nanomicellar formulation (NMF) for the back-of-the-eye delivery. Hydrophobic drugs such as cyclosporine, resolvin analog (RX-10045), dexamethasone ... -
Potential Mechanisms for Inhibition of Breast Cancer by Novel Azaresveratrol Analogs: Implications of Estrogen Receptor, Estrogen Metabolism and Cell Death Pathways
(2015-06-19)Prolonged exposure to estrogens has been implicated in the development of breast cancers. Steroidal estrogens have been implicated in the initiation and progression of cancer. Estrogens bind to their cognate estrogen ... -
Part I: Effect of Nanomicelle Size on Trans-scleral Permeability of Dexamethasone and Part II: Strategies to Minimize Octreotide Acylation during Sustained Release from Biodegradable Polymers
(2015-06-19)Our primary aim was to determine the effect of nanomicelle size on dexamethasone (DEX) transport across the sclera. Nanomicelles of various sizes were developed and characterized. Low molecular weight diblock co-polymers, ... -
Proinflammatory Cytokine / Chemokine Expression in Human Astrocytes: Induction by HIV-1 Nef
(2014)The mortality and morbidity of HIV-1 infected individuals were declined significantly by the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Nevertheless, different forms of HIV-associated neurocognitive ...