Drug Delivery and Gene Expression Quiz

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Explain the objective of the study mentioned in the text above?

The objective of the study is to prepare selenium nanoparticles loaded with curcumin and coated with chitosan-folic acid, and to investigate their effects on p53 and BCL2 gene expression in the 4T1 cell line, with the aim of targeting breast cancer cells.

Who are the supervisors and advisors of the M.Sc. thesis mentioned in the text?

Supervisors: Pegah Khosravian, Ph.D. Mehdi Rezaee, Ph.D. Advisors: Javad Saffari, Ph.D. Fatemeh Derees, M.Sc.

What is the significance of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) in this study?

Selenium nanoparticles are being studied for their anticancer properties and their potential use as efficient drug carriers to various tissues and cells, particularly in targeting breast cancer cells.

What is the role of curcumin and chitosan-folic acid (Cs-FA) in this study?

<p>Curcumin is loaded onto the selenium nanoparticles, and chitosan-folic acid is used to coat the nanoparticles, with the aim of enhancing targeted drug delivery to breast cancer cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is acknowledged for financial support in the study?

<p>The School of Advanced Technologies, Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences, is acknowledged for providing financial support for the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers