Browsing by Author "Islam, Farzana"
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CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing to treat sickle cell disease
(Brac University, 2022-11)The most prevalent inherited blood condition, Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) causes excruciating pain, permanent organ damage including liver, heart, and kidney also causes an untimely death. There is currently a dearth of ... -
Effects Of horizontal gene transfer on bacteriophage infectivity
(Brac University, 2022-12)Vibrio cholerae is one of the very well-known and common pathogenic bacteria which cause mild to severe gastrointestinal diseases, and in extreme cases, patients die. Specially children are victims where proper ... -
Evaluation of the safety and efficacy of oral isotretinoin in the treatment of acne
(Brac University, 2023-10)Acne is a prevalent skin disorder. Isotretinoin is an FDA-approved retinoic acid isomer frequently used to cure or remission this obstinate condition when other procurable approaches and antibiotics fail. However, the oral ... -
A review of Isotretinoin and its association in affective disorder
(Brac University, 2023-03)Isotretinoin is a medication used in the treatment of severe to moderate acne. However, several studies have reported a potential association between Isotretinoin use and affective disorders (depression, anxiety, suicidal ... -
A review of next-generation immuno-oncology agents for cancer therapy: recent dictation shifts in cancer immunotherapy
(Brac University, 2022-02)The main aim of cancer immunotherapy treatment is to increase body’s own immune system to wreck the tumor cell, and to reboot the immune system, enabling it to attack the tumor cells.Cancer immunotherapy along with Adoptive ... -
A review on antibiotic resistant bacteria found in Dhaka water supply
(Brac University, 2023-05)The unsafe water supply of Dhaka city causes concern for public health. This review work aims to identify whether antibiotic resistant bacteria are available in Dhaka water supply. According to the collected 25 articles ... -
A review on Metastatic Melanoma combination therapy Ipilimumab-Nivolumab
(Brac University, 2023-10)Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery, and other treatments have proven to be ineffective for a patient suffering with metastatic melanoma. Recently, immunotherapy has become a potential method for treating the condition. ... -
A review on newly approved PARP inhibitors: Talazoparib and Olaparib
(Brac University, 2024-01)This review delves into the intricate landscape of Poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitors, specifically focusing on two notable contenders in cancer therapy – Talazoparib and Olaparib. By targeting the DNA Damage ... -
A review on the recent advancements on nanoparticles drug delivery approaches in anti-cancer treatment
(Brac University, 2023-03)Nanoparticle drug delivery systems show a more promising approach and convenient treatment than conventional therapy to treat cancer. A broad range of nanoparticles, including as Inorganic Nanoparticle, Liposomes Nanoparticle, ... -
A review on the teratogenic effects of isotretinoin
(Brac University, 2024-01)This review article presents recent studies on isotretinoin, a potent oral retinoid that is frequently recommended to treat severe acne but has been clearly associated with teratogenic effects when given to expectant ... -
A review on Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) strategies to Induce Bone Regeneration in Bone Tissue Engineering
(Brac University, 2022-02)Three-Dimensional Printing (3DP) is an essential technology to build an ideal scaffold for bone tissue engineering which plays an important role in improving a patient’s quality of life by reducing bone defect. The ... -
Simulation, simulacra, and modern modes of escapism: living in the hyperreal
(Brac University, 2022-09)The state of the modern world as it stands, creates the perfect conditions to live an imperfect life. Most people live their lives separate from their desires of how they would like for it to be if given the chance to ...
