Somayeh Hallaj-Nezhadi

Faculty of Pharmacy, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran|Drug Applied Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran

[ 1 ] - Gene therapy based on interleukin-12 loaded chitosan nanoparticles in a mouse model of fibrosarcoma

Objective(s): Interleukin-12 (IL-12) as a cytokine has been proved to have a critical role in stimulating the immune system and has been used as immunotherapeutic agents in cancer gene therapy. Chitosan as a polymer, with high ability of binding to nucleic acids is a good candidate for gene delivery since it is biodegradable, biocompatible and non-allergenic polysaccharide. The objective of the...

[ 2 ] - Antimicrobial Activity of Different Extracts and Fractions of Marrubium parviflorum

Background and purpose: Marrubium plants have long been used as a traditional medicine in treatment of diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antimicrobial effects of Marrubium parviflorum extracts and fractions. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, solvent extraction from aerial parts of the plant was done by Soxhlet method. The antimicrobial effect of the extracts ...