22/07/2020
EFSUN Summer 2020 Webinar organized by Center of Excellence for Functional Surfaces and Interfaces will be held on 23 July 2020 Thursday at 11.00 am.
"Nanobiotechnology Applications for Ocular Disease Treatment"
SUNUM Researcher Sibel Çetinel
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https://zoom.us/j/94545312654?pwd=dXB0VmtkZFg1Wms4R2ZxeU5KeUgwdz09
Meeting ID: 945 4531 2654
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Abstract:
Proteins exhibit divergent functions playing essential role in biological systems. Implementation of proteins’ abilities of molecular recognition, self-assembly and self-regulation enable the engineering of synthetic functional molecules as catalyzers, growth modifiers, molecular linkers, nucleation seeds, recognition elements and scaffolds. These functional protein building blocks are advantageous for various bionanotechnology and nanomedicine applications.
This talk will be a snapshot of peptide-based treatment strategies for ocular disorders. In this context, engineered molecules that would have capabilities to detect, inhibit and restore the affected proteins in the ocular tissues will be mentioned. Additionally, studies on tissue replacement therapies (tissue engineering), whereas the effected tissue could be regenerated and gain their function back will be summarized. These potential technologies hold the promise for non-surgical treatment alternatives.
