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Freguia S, Platano D, Donati D, Giorgi F, Tedeschi R. Closing the Gaps: An Integrative Review of Yoga's Benefits for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:999. [PMID: 39202741 PMCID: PMC11355715 DOI: 10.3390/life14080999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2024] [Revised: 08/08/2024] [Accepted: 08/10/2024] [Indexed: 09/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Dissection of the axillary lymph nodes during surgery for breast cancer with lymph node involvement is burdened by a complication: lymphedema. Approximately half of women undergoing axillary dissection suffer from it, with a notable impact in terms of perceived discomfort, presented quality of life, and alteration of body image. There is also no shortage of problems in the patient's social and professional life. METHODS The present review aims to select Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) present in the literature regarding the effects of yoga as an alternative therapy in patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema. A search of four databases was undertaken: Cochrane, Pubmed, Scopus, and Web of Science. The searches were conducted on 19 May 2024, and updated to 30 June 2024 without date limits. RCTs without language limitations, in any context, and with any yoga variant were considered. RESULTS The postulated search strings highlighted a total of 69 potentially eligible studies. The study selection system consisted of two levels of screening, (1) abstract selection and (2) full-text selection, for a total of three studies included in the review. The three RCTs included involved mixed treatment sessions in an outpatient setting with a yoga teacher and at home using a DVD. In the various studies, the outcome measures concerned quality of life, ROM, spinal mobility, limb volume, and tissue induration. CONCLUSIONS According to the analysis of the data obtained, yoga as an alternative therapy could be useful if combined with the usual care routine in women with lymphedema related to sensory cancer, in terms of improving physical, professional, and emotional quality of life and reducing symptoms such as fatigue, pain, and insomnia. Furthermore, yoga could bring about a reduction in tissue induration of the limb, greater spinal mobility evaluated in terms of improvement of the pelvic and kyphotic angle, and greater strength in shoulder abduction.
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- Sara Freguia
- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Unit, Policlinico di Modena, 41125 Modena, Italy
- Clinical and Experimental Medicine PhD Program, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41124 Modena, Italy
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- Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Unit, IRCCS Institute of Neurological Sciences of Bologna, Via Altura 3, 40124 Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, 40136 Bologna, Italy
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Michalaki E, Chin R, Jeong K, Qi Z, Liebman LN, González-Vargas Y, Echeverri ES, Paunovska K, Muramatsu H, Pardi N, Tamburini BJ, Jakus Z, Dahlman JE, Dixon JB. Lymphatic endothelial cell-targeting lipid nanoparticles delivering VEGFC mRNA improve lymphatic function after injury. BIORXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR BIOLOGY 2024:2024.07.31.605343. [PMID: 39131391 PMCID: PMC11312618 DOI: 10.1101/2024.07.31.605343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Dysfunction of the lymphatic system following injury, disease, or cancer treatment can lead to lymphedema, a debilitating condition with no cure. Advances in targeted therapy have shown promise for treating diseases where conventional therapies have been ineffective and lymphatic vessels have recently emerged as a new therapeutic target. Lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) have emerged as a promising strategy for tissue specific delivery of nucleic acids. Currently, there are no approaches to target LNPs to lymphatic endothelial cells, although it is well established that intradermal (ID) injection of nanoparticles will drain to lymphatics with remarkable efficiency. To design an LNP that would effectively deliver mRNA to LEC after ID delivery, we screened a library of 150 LNPs loaded with a reporter mRNA, for both self-assembly and delivery in vivo to lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs). We identified and validated several LNP formulations optimized for high LEC uptake when administered ID and compared their efficacy for delivery of functional mRNA with that of free mRNA and mRNA delivered with a commercially available MC3-based LNP (Onpattro™). The lead LEC-specific LNP was then loaded with VEGFC mRNA to test the therapeutic advantage of the LEC-specific LNP (namely, LNP7) for treating a mouse tail lymphatic injury model. A single dose of VEGFC mRNA delivered via LNP7 resulted in enhanced LEC proliferation at the site of injury, and an increase in lymphatic function up to 14-days post-surgery. Our results suggest a therapeutic potential of VEGFC mRNA lymphatic-specific targeted delivery in alleviating lymphatic dysfunction observed during lymphatic injury and could provide a promising approach for targeted, transient lymphangiogenic therapy.
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- Eleftheria Michalaki
- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Biology, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Microbiology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Semmelweis University School of Medicine, Department of Physiology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
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- George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA, USA
- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University; Atlanta, GA, USA
- Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience, Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA, USA
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Brown S, Campbell AC, Kuonqui K, Sarker A, Park HJ, Shin J, Kataru RP, Coriddi M, Dayan JH, Mehrara BJ. The Future of Lymphedema: Potential Therapeutic Targets for Treatment. CURRENT BREAST CANCER REPORTS 2023; 15:1-9. [PMID: 37359311 PMCID: PMC10233555 DOI: 10.1007/s12609-023-00491-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023]
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Purpose of Review This review aims to summarize the current knowledge regarding the pharmacological interventions studied in both experimental and clinical trials for secondary lymphedema. Recent Findings Lymphedema is a progressive disease that results in tissue swelling, pain, and functional disability. The most common cause of secondary lymphedema in developed countries is an iatrogenic injury to the lymphatic system during cancer treatment. Despite its high incidence and severe sequelae, lymphedema is usually treated with palliative options such as compression and physical therapy. However, recent studies on the pathophysiology of lymphedema have explored pharmacological treatments in preclinical and early phase clinical trials. Summary Many potential treatment options for lymphedema have been explored throughout the past two decades including systemic agents and topical approaches to decrease the potential toxicity of systemic treatment. Treatment strategies including lymphangiogenic factors, anti-inflammatory agents, and anti-fibrotic therapies may be used independently or in conjunction with surgical approaches.
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- Stav Brown
- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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- Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service, Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 USA
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Brown S, Dayan JH, Coriddi M, Campbell A, Kuonqui K, Shin J, Park HJ, Mehrara BJ, Kataru RP. Pharmacological Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema. Front Pharmacol 2022; 13:828513. [PMID: 35145417 PMCID: PMC8822213 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.828513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Lymphedema is a chronic disease that results in swelling and decreased function due to abnormal lymphatic fluid clearance and chronic inflammation. In Western countries, lymphedema most commonly develops following an iatrogenic injury to the lymphatic system during cancer treatment. It is estimated that as many as 10 million patients suffer from lymphedema in the United States alone. Current treatments for lymphedema are palliative in nature, relying on compression garments and physical therapy to decrease interstitial fluid accumulation in the affected extremity. However, recent discoveries have increased the hopes of therapeutic interventions that may promote lymphatic regeneration and function. The purpose of this review is to summarize current experimental pharmacological strategies in the treatment of lymphedema.
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Yusof KM, Groen K, Rosli R, Avery-Kiejda KA. Crosstalk Between microRNAs and the Pathological Features of Secondary Lymphedema. Front Cell Dev Biol 2021; 9:732415. [PMID: 34733847 PMCID: PMC8558478 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2021.732415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Secondary lymphedema is characterized by lymphatic fluid retention and subsequent tissue swelling in one or both limbs that can lead to decreased quality of life. It often arises after loss, obstruction, or blockage of lymphatic vessels due to multifactorial modalities, such as lymphatic insults after surgery, immune system dysfunction, deposition of fat that compresses the lymphatic capillaries, fibrosis, and inflammation. Although secondary lymphedema is often associated with breast cancer, the condition can occur in patients with any type of cancer that requires lymphadenectomy such as gynecological, genitourinary, or head and neck cancers. MicroRNAs demonstrate pivotal roles in regulating gene expression in biological processes such as lymphangiogenesis, angiogenesis, modulation of the immune system, and oxidative stress. MicroRNA profiling has led to the discovery of the molecular mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of auto-immune, inflammation-related, and metabolic diseases. Although the role of microRNAs in regulating secondary lymphedema is yet to be elucidated, the crosstalk between microRNAs and molecular factors involved in the pathological features of lymphedema, such as skin fibrosis, inflammation, immune dysregulation, and aberrant lipid metabolism have been demonstrated in several studies. MicroRNAs have the potential to serve as biomarkers for diseases and elucidation of their roles in lymphedema can provide a better understanding or new insights of the mechanisms underlying this debilitating condition.
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- Khairunnisa’ Md Yusof
- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
- UPM-MAKNA Cancer Research Laboratory, Institute of Bioscience, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Hunter Medical Research Institute, New Lambton Heights, NSW, Australia
- School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy, College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, The University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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Use of adipose-derived stem cells in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration. Arch Plast Surg 2021; 48:559-567. [PMID: 34583446 PMCID: PMC8490113 DOI: 10.5999/aps.2021.00339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The potential to differentiate into different cell lines, added to the easy and cost-effective method of extraction, makes adipose-derived stem cells (ADSCs) an object of interest in lymphedema treatment. Our study’s goal was to conduct a comprehensive systematic review of the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration. On July 23, 2019, using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Clinical Answers, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Embase databases, we conducted a systematic review of published literature on the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration. There were no language or time frame limitations, and the following search strategy was applied: ((Adipose stem cell) OR Adipose-derived stem cell)) AND ((Lymphedema) OR Breast Cancer Lymphedema). Only original research manuscripts were included. Fourteen studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Eleven studies were experimental (in vitro or in vivo in animals), and only three were clinical. Publications on the topic demonstrated that ADSCs promote lymphangiogenesis, and its effect could be enhanced by modulation of vascular endothelial growth factor-C, interleukin-7, prospero homeobox protein 1, and transforming growth factor-β1. Pilot clinical studies included 11 patients with breast cancer-related lymphedema, and no significant side effects were present at 12-month follow-up. Literature on the use of ADSCs in lymphatic tissue engineering and regeneration demonstrated promising data. Clinical evidence is still in its infancy, but the scientific community agrees that ADSCs can be useful in regenerative lymphangiogenesis. Data collected in this review indicate that unprecedented advances in lymphedema treatment can be anticipated in the upcoming years.
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de Lima NRB, de Souza Junior FG, Roullin VG, Pal K, da Silva ND. Head and Neck Cancer Treatments from Chemotherapy to Magnetic Systems: Perspectives and Challenges. Curr Radiopharm 2021; 15:2-20. [PMID: 33511961 DOI: 10.2174/1874471014999210128183231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cancer is one of the diseases causing society's fears as a stigma of death and pain. Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is a group of malignant neoplasms of different locations in this region of the human body. It is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in Brazil, because these malignant neoplasias, in most cases, are diagnosed in late phases. Surgical excision, chemotherapy and radiotherapy encompass the forefront of antineoplastic therapy; however, the numerous side effects associated with these therapeutic modalities are well known. Some treatments present enough potential to help or replace conventional treatments, such as Magnetic Hyperthermia and Photodynamic Therapy. Such approaches require the development of new materials at the nanoscale, able to carry out the loading of their active components while presenting characteristics of biocompatibility mandatory for biomedical applications. OBJECTIVE This work aims to make a bibliographical review of HNSCC treatments. Recent techniques proven effective in other types of cancer were highlighted and raised discussion and reflections on current methods and possibilities of enhancing the treatment of HNSCC. METHOD The study was based on a bibliometric research between the years 2008 and 2019 using the following keywords: Cancer, Head and Neck Cancer, Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Photodynamic Therapy, and Hyperthermia. RESULTS A total of 5.151.725 articles were found, 3.712.670 about cancer, 175.470 on Head and Neck Cancer, 398.736 on Radiotherapy, 760.497 on Chemotherapy, 53.830 on Hyperthermia, and 50.522 on Photodynamic Therapy. CONCLUSION The analysis shows that there is still much room for expanding research, especially for alternative therapies since most of the studies still focus on conventional treatments and on the quest to overcome their side effects. The scientific community needs to keep looking for more effective therapies generating fewer side effects for the patient. Currently, the so-called alternative therapies are being used in combination with the conventional ones, but the association of these new therapies shows great potential, in other types of cancer, to improve the treatment efficacy.
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- Nathali R B de Lima
- Biopolymer & Sensors Lab. - Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Av. Horacio Macedo, 2030, bloco J. Universidade Federal de Rio de Janeiro, Zip code 21941-909,. Brazil
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- Biopolymer & Sensors Lab. - Instituto de Macromoléculas Professora Eloisa Mano, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Av. Horacio Macedo, 2030, bloco J. Universidade Federal de Rio de Janeiro, Zip code 21941-909,. Brazil
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- Faculté de Pharmacie Université de Montréal, Pavillon Jean-Coutu, 2940 chemin de la polytechnique Montreal QC, H3T 1J4,. Canada
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- Wuhan University, Hubei Province, 8 East Lake South Road. Wuchang 430072,. China
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- Programa de Engenharia da Nanotecnologia, COPPE, Centro de Tecnologia-Cidade Universitária, Av. Horacio Macedo, 2030, bloco I. Universidade Federal de Rio de Janeiro,. Brazil
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