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6 articles for “cystic fibrosis”
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Host Interface of Cystic Fibrosis and P. aeruginosa
Abstract: A clash between microbial infection and host immunity can contribute to multiple diseases. Cystic fibrosis is one of those diseases. It’s an autoimmune disorder and hyperinflammatory disease, caused by pseudomonas aeruginosa, it’s the most predominant pathogen causing this disease. The progression of the lung infection cystic fibrosis is driven by host pathogen interface that focuses on the host and the bacterial factors. The disease has an interplay between the host, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 9–31 Read article
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Screening Phytocompounds of Tinospora cordifolia to Find Potential Drug Targets for Cystic Fibrosis
Abstract: This study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic potential of phytocompounds derived from Tinospora cordifolia in treating cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the CFTR gene that lead to severe respiratory and digestive complications. Phytocompounds were retrieved from the IMPPAT database and subjected to molecular docking simulations using PyRx to assess their binding affinity to the CFTR protein. The top-scoring compounds – sterol, magnoflorine, tembetarine, kaempferol, and …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 16–24 Read article
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Gene Therapy in Modern Medicine: Promises and Challenge in Treating Genetic Diseases
Abstract: Gene therapy is a medical approach that focuses on altering or adjusting an individual’s genes to treat or prevent illnesses. The aim is to repair faulty genes or insert new ones into the body to combat diseases. Gene therapy can involve directly introducing modified or new genes into a patient’s cells or altering the genes already present in the patient’s body. This approach shows potential for treating a range of …
Published in International Journal of Genetic Modifications and Recombinations · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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An Overview of Gene Therapy
Abstract: Gene therapy is a revolutionary technique in medical science that seeks to cure or stop illnesses by means of introducing, altering, or quieting genes inside a patient's cells. Advancements in molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology have propelled this field forward markedly changed over the last few decades. The underlying idea of gene therapy is to introduce genetic material into target cells via viral or non-viral vectors to rectify faulty genes, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 89–105 Read article
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Quorum Sensing and Biofilm Dynamics in Pathogens: An Evolving Frontier in Infectious Disease
Abstract: Bacterial and fungal pathogens rarely act as solitary invaders. Instead, they engage in sophisticated chemical communication known as quorum sensing (QS) to coordinate population-wide behaviours and construct structured, multicellular biofilm communities. These biofilms, composed of extracellular polymeric substances, not only facilitate microbial persistence on biotic and abiotic surfaces but also confer remarkable protection against host immune defenses and antimicrobial therapies. QS systems act as central regulators of biofilm dynamics, orchestrating …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Innovations in Gene Therapy: Revolutionizing Treatment for Genetic Disorders and Diseases
Abstract: Gene therapy is a revolutionary intervention in the treatment of genetic diseases since it is an intervention that aims at the very source of diseases, through editing and modification of genes. More recent innovations in gene editing systems, such as CRISPR-Cas9, CRISPR-Cas12, and prime editing, have greatly increased the accuracy and effectiveness of gene therapies, enabling more specific therapies. The opportunities of personalized medicine are also extended by the creation …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 Read article