Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "White adipose tissue"
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Nanotechnology advances towards development of targeted-treatment for obesity
(Journal of Nanobiotechnology, 2019)Obesity through its association with type 2 diabetes (T2D), cancer and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), poses a serious health threat, as these diseases contribute to high mortality rates. Pharmacotherapy alone or in ... -
Peptide-functionalized quantum dots for potential applications in the imaging and treatment of obesity
(DovePress, 2018)BACKGROUND: Obesity is a worldwide epidemic affecting millions of people. The current pharmacological treatment of obesity remains limited and ineffective due to drugs’ undesirable side effects. Hence, there is a need for ...