Browsing Theses by Author "Islam, Muhammad Shahidul"
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Characterization of counterion effects of gemini surfactants and in vitro studies of transfection efficiency for gene therapy in epithelial ovarian cancer.
Islam, Muhammad Shahidul (University of Waterloo, 2015-01-23)Gene therapy has emerged as a promising strategy for the treatment or prevention of many acquired or genetic diseases that are considered incurable at the present time. Although viral and non-viral vector approaches are ... -
Functional Polysaccharide Nanomaterials (PS-NMs) for the reduction of elevated serum cholesterol & progressive diet-induced obesity (DIO): A 'novel' application of PS-NMs.
Islam, Muhammad Shahidul (University of Waterloo, 2022-04-28)High plasma cholesterol (hypercholesterolemia) is a potential consequence of obesity that is becoming a major public health challenge. Excess caloric intake without a corresponding increase in energy expenditure is believed ...