Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025

  • Research Article

    Tumor-Targeted Folic Acid-Modified Porfimer Conjugated Poly (Ethylene Glycol) Nanoparticles for Radiosensitized Treatment of Cancer

    Song-Jin Pak, Chang-Jun Kim, Kwang-Il To*, Nam-Hyok Ooh, Mun-Hyok Ri, Chol-Ho Ri, Nam-Yong Kim

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 20-28
    Received: 7 April 2025
    Accepted: 29 April 2025
    Published: 12 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.bmb.20251002.11
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    Abstract: Folic acid-modified porfimer conjugated poly (ethylene glycol) nanoparticles (FPP NPs), as the novel radiosensitizer, for tumor-targeted radiosensitized treatment (RST) were synthesized and characterized. Diamino poly (ethylene glycol) was covalently conjugated with folic acid and porfimer (also known as photofrin) in its terminal ends and self-ass... Show More
  • Research Article

    Release and Registration of “Hundaol” Intermediate Maturing Type of Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Variety for Mid and Lowland of West Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia

    Tamrat Dinkale*, Muleta Debela, Birmaduma Gadisa, Jibrail Hassan, Lensa Urgesa

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
    Pages: 29-36
    Received: 25 February 2025
    Accepted: 28 March 2025
    Published: 26 June 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.bmb.20251002.12
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    Abstract: Hundaol” is a name given for the cowpea variety with accession number ILRI#25368 developed and released variety for dual-purpose (grain seed and forage) production for low and mid-altitude areas of West Hararghe. “Hundaol” was tested at Mechara Agricultural Research Center on station, Milkaye farmer training center, and Melkasa Agricultural Researc... Show More