Liposomes mimic natural cell membranes and have long been investigated as drug carriers
due to excellent entrapment capacity, biocompatibility and safety. Despite the success of …

Flavonoids are naturally occurring polyphenols, which are widely taken in diets, supplements
and herbal medicines. Epidemiological studies have shown a flavonoid-rich diet is …

α 1 -Adrenergic receptors (ARs) belong to the large Class IG protein-coupled receptor
superfamily and comprise three subtypes (α 1A , α 1B , and α 1D ). Previous work with …

Ginsengs (Panax, Araliaceae) are among the plants best known for their medicinal properties.
Many ginseng species are endangered due to over-exploitation of natural resources–a …

Proteins and peptides (PPs) have gradually become more attractive therapeutic molecules
than small molecular drugs due to their high selectivity and efficacy, but fewer side effects. …

The use of small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) has been under investigation for the treatment
of several unmet medical needs, including acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress …

Biological drugs are attracting tremendous attention in disease treatment. However, their
application is significantly limited by their inherent properties, such as high hydrophilicity, poor …

The initiation and development of major inflammatory diseases, ie, cancer, vascular inflammation,
and some autoimmune diseases are closely linked to the immune system. Biologics-…

Background Universal conventional DNA barcodes will become more and more popular in
biological material identifications. However, in many cases such as processed medicines or …

Widespread human exposure and associated adverse health effects led to regulations on the
usage of bisphenol A (BPA). Several bisphenol analogues (BPs) have been introduced as …