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1. 1. Spray Induced Gene Silencing in Phytophthora infestans : investigating exogenous dsRNA application for the control of potato late blight

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

   Author : Poorva Sundararajan; [2024]
   Keywords : Phytophthora infestans; RNAi; potato late blight; gene silencing; SIGS;

   Abstract : Phytophthora infestans is an oomycete pathogen and the causal agent of late blight disease in potato and tomato. Even today, it causes massive loss to crop and economy worldwide. Current disease control strategies include breeding for resistance and extensive fungicide spray. READ MORE

3. 2. Hormonal Influence on the Proliferation Potential of C17.2 Neuronal Progenitor Cells

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Alexander Mangano; [2024]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The brain is arguably the most complex organ of the body: Controlling muscles, maintaining homeostasis, processing information. It has the longest developmental period of any organ, and hormones are essential during its development. READ MORE

4. 3. Microfluidic sorting of sperm for assisted reproduction - An evaluation of ZyMōt multi sperm separation device

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Instiutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Emma Olofsson; [2023-06-22]
   Keywords : Assisted reproduction technologies Spermatozoa DNA fragmentation Density-gra- dient centrifugation Microfluidics ZyMōt Multi;

   Abstract : Infertility is a worldwide problem and the main reason for the use of assisted reproductive technol- ogy (ART). In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is one ART treatment normally used, where the fertilization of oocytes occurs in vitro. READ MORE

5. 4. Comparison of properties on Orally Disintegrating Tablets (ODTs) produced by direct compression or fluid bed granulation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Julia Ahlbom; [2023]
   Keywords : Orally disintegrating tablet; fluid bed granulation; disintegration time; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) is a popular drug delivery system as they dissolve in the mouth, usually within seconds which enables easy medication for patients with problem swallowing. In this thesis properties of ODTs were compared when produced with direct compression of the excipients or the excipients were pretreated to form granules in a fluid bed granulator prior to tableting. READ MORE

6. 5. Development of a PNA-drug conjugate for pretargeted delivery of cytotoxic drugs

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Theranostics

   Author : Astrid Haraldsson; [2023]
   Keywords : PNA; pretargeting; cancer therapy; cytotoxic payload;

   Abstract : One of the major challenges in cancer treatment is delivering high enough doses of active substance specifically to cancer cells without accumulation in healthy organs. Pretargeting has emerged as a potential solution, where the delivery of a cancer recognizing (primary) agent and a cancer killing (secondary) agent are separated. READ MORE