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    • A look into parkinson’s disease and the implications of gene therapy as a novel clinical approach 

      Islam, Md. Rakibul (Brac University, 2022-02)
      "Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is considered as one of the highest occurring neurodegenerative disorders. Motor complexities are the major symptoms of this disease which mainly includes bradykinesia, rigidity and tremor. ...
    • Lung cancer immunosuppression and therapeutic targeting of myeloid- derived suppressor cells 

      Nandy, Aditi (Brac University, 2022-02)
      Myeloid derived suppressor cells or MDSC are immune cells derived from the common myeloid progenitor which is able to develop erythrocytes , platelets or other granulocytes .They are separated into two different subsets ...
    • Management of Diabetes patients during COVID-19 

      Pantho, G. M. Golam Mehebub (Brac University, 2020-12)
      During COVID-19 pandemic, people with diabetes are up to three times more prone to become seriously ill or die from COVID-19 than others, as they are more susceptible to infections, vascular complications, comorbidities ...
    • Marine compounds in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease 

      Parveen, Sanjana (Brac University, 2022-03)
      Brain shrinkage and cell death occurs due to Alzheimer's disease, a degenerative neurologic illness. Memory loss, social and behavioral deterioration, and the inability to operate independently are all symptoms of Alzheimer's ...
    • Medications used for covid-19 treatment and a comparison of their mechanism of action and therapeutic efficacy 

      Sultana, Sadia (Brac University, 2022-01)
      Coronavirus disease 2019 also known as COVID-19, is an acute respiratory condition (Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 or SARS-CoV-2) caused by a novel coronavirus that was discovered for the first time ...
    • Metabolic therapies in autism spectrum disorder: a literature review 

      Jewel, Md. Azharul Haque (Brac University, 2022-02)
      Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that involves difficulty in social communication, emotions and regular behaviors. The pathogenesis of the ASD is poorly understood and the treatment option ...
    • Method development of oil solubility test of Aceclofenac 

      Ray, Joytee (Brac University, 2019-10)
      The aim of the study was to develop a method that would allow the solubility testing of Aceclofenac in different oils. The main target was to find a suitable method by using commercially available drugs like olive oil. The ...
    • Method optimization for isolation of Klebsiella Bacteriophage from soil samples 

      Khan, Zumana Hayat (Brac University, 2020-02)
      In case of antibiotic-resistance bacteria, bacteriophages are widely used as a substitute for many antibiotics in the field of medical science. In this study, the objective was to segregate and point out bacteriophages ...
    • Method optimization for isolation of Pseudomonas bacteriophage from soil samples 

      Irteaz, Md. Erfanul Islam (Brac University, 2020-09)
      Bacteriophages as antibiotic are very useful against antibiotic resistant bacteria in the medical fields. Bacteria like pseudomonas aeruginosa are resistant to many types of antibiotics and can cause severe diseases ...
    • Microbiome of an artificial inland water body (Dhanmondi Lake) 

      Mondol, Mou Clara (BRAC University, 2018-09)
      Water is essential for life but it can also be a source of various human related diseases if it is contaminated by microscopic organisms. The study was conducted to isolate and characterize gram-negative bacteria isolates ...
    • Microneedle mediated approaches in Ocular drug delivery 

      Ahmed, Tanvir (Brac University, 2021-04)
      The delivery of specific drugs to the desired site of action to the eye remain a major challenge in treating the chronic diseases of the eye. Due to inadequate quantity of drugs being delivered to the diseased site, the ...
    • Microneedles in pain management of Cancer 

      Islam, Shafiqul (Brac University, 2021-07)
      Pain management is an integral part of treatment in cancer. Researchers are constantly trying to find effective and efficient ways to manage pain, particularly in cancer patients, as well as devices to administer the drugs ...
    • Migraine management 

      Ahmed, Tasriya (BRAC University, 2017-07-26)
      Being one of the most occurring primary types of headache, migraine may occur at any age and to anyone. It is usually characterized by mild to severe throbbing pain that may be accompanied by photophobia, phonophobia, ...
    • Mini-mental state examination in non-hospitalized post covid patients to identify cognitive decline 

      Tanjum, Silvia (Brac University, 2023-02)
      The WHO referred to the SARS-CoV-2 illness as COVID-19, an acronym for ""coronavirus disease 2019."" After an infection has cleared up, some individuals have experienced temporary or even long-lasting cognitive problems. ...
    • Molecular docking of Fluvastatin and Teneligliptin targeting AT1R in hypertension 

      Jahan, Esrat (Brac University, 2019-05)
      Hypertension, or high blood pressure is a major risk factor causing cardiovascular diseases such as cerebrovascular stroke and ischemic heart disease. It is now considered as one of the most common disease and over 1.13 ...
    • Mucosal delivery of vaccines 

      Karim, Rejaul (BRAC Univeristy, 2015-08)
      Vaccines are capable of inducing cellular and humoral immune responses which could provide prophylactic and therapeutic responses against various diseases such as those that are infectious in nature and other that are ...
    • Multi-drug resistant pathogens of pneumonia: our stance 

      Trisha, Toufiqua Tabassum (Brac University, 2020-02)
      As one of the preeminent causes of death, pneumonia is causing more harm than anticipated. Especially, the accompanying horror of antibiotic resistance is adding up into the pile of misery and the emergence of multidrug ...
    • Mutation in DNA polymerase γ: mitochondrial disorders 

      Hossain, Sadman Sanjid (Brac University, 2022)
      Together with key components of the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) replication machinery, DNA polymerase γ (POLG) replicates the human mitochondrial genome. Defects in mtDNA replication or nucleotide metabolism result in mtDNA ...
    • Natural Alkaloids as a source of anticancer agents 

      Rahman, Tabassum (Brac University, 2022-03)
      Cancer is a term used to describe disorders in which malignant cells divide uncontrollably and can infect neighboring tissues. Cancer cells have developed multidrug resistance to traditional anticancer treatments during ...
    • Natural products and their combinatory effects in breast cancer treatment 

      Siddique, Md. Ayman (Brac University, 2021-06)
      Breast cancer is one of the major causes of mortality for women across the globe. As treatment options for breast cancer, hormonal therapy, surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy have long been used. Despite advances in ...