ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Cinnamomum verum has been extensively utilized in both traditional medicinal practices and culinary preparations. Nevertheless, its safety profile concerning embryonic development remains inadequately documented. AIM OF THE STUDY: This study aimed to evaluate the embryotoxic potential and teratogenic effects of the Cinnamomum verum aqueous extract using the zebrafish (Danio rerio) embryo model. MATERIALS […]
Three-dimensional human airway models are useful tools to study respiratory development, disease and regeneration. However, commonly used substrates such as Matrigel™ differ substantially from native airway ECM, and effects on cell behavior remain incompletely characterized. Human airway-derived decellularized ECM (AW-dECM) hydrogels represent a potentially more physiological alternative, but their properties relative to conventional matrices are […]
Messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines require efficient delivery systems to reach antigen-presenting cells (APCs). Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) are a standard delivery carrier. However, LNPs often accumulate in the liver and exhibit transient protein expression. These limitations can restrict their safety and immunogenic potential. Here, we developed a modular, peptide-based nanocomplex to overcome the current limitations. The […]