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Marco P. Alves

Principal Investigator, Institute of Virology and Immunology, University of Bern
Verified email at unibe.ch
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Polymeric nanoparticles, nanospheres and nanocapsules, for cutaneous applications

SS Guterres, MP Alves, AR Pohlmann - Drug target insights, 2007 - journals.sagepub.com
This review presents an overview about pharmaceutical and cosmetic topical products
containing polymeric nanoparticles (nanospheres and nanocapsules), reporting the main …

On the interplay of Internet of Things and Cloud Computing: A systematic mapping study

E Cavalcante, J Pereira, MP Alves, P Maia… - Computer …, 2016 - Elsevier
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a novel paradigm relying on the interaction of smart objects (things)
with each other and with physical and/or virtual resources through the Internet. Despite …

[HTML][HTML] Safety and efficacy of the ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine (AZD1222) against SARS-CoV-2: an interim analysis of four randomised controlled trials in Brazil, South …

…, A Ali, ER Allen, L Allen, TCDSC Almeida, MPS Alves… - The Lancet, 2021 - thelancet.com
Background A safe and efficacious vaccine against severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), if deployed with high coverage, could contribute to the control of …

[HTML][HTML] Fiber waviness and its effect on the mechanical performance of fiber reinforced polymer composites: An enhanced review

MP Alves, CAC Junior, SK Ha - Composites Part A: Applied Science and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The present paper intends to enhance the literature survey on the defect of fiber waviness
generated during the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composites. In particular, the …

Virucidal activity of World Health Organization–recommended formulations against enveloped viruses, including Zika, Ebola, and emerging coronaviruses

…, J Steinmann, S Becker, MP Alves… - The Journal of …, 2017 - academic.oup.com
The World Health Organization (WHO) published 2 alcohol-based formulations to be used
in healthcare settings and for outbreak-associated infections, but inactivation efficacies of …

Human skin penetration and distribution of nimesulide from hydrophilic gels containing nanocarriers

MP Alves, AL Scarrone, M Santos, AR Pohlmann… - International journal of …, 2007 - Elsevier
The objective of this work was to study the in vitro skin penetration of a drug model (nimesulide)
from semi-solid topical formulations containing nanospheres, nanocapsules or …

Novel antiviral properties of azithromycin in cystic fibrosis airway epithelial cells

…, T Geiser, N Regamey, MP Alves - European …, 2015 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Virus-associated pulmonary exacerbations, often associated with rhinoviruses (RVs),
contribute to cystic fibrosis (CF) morbidity. Currently, there are only a few therapeutic options to …

[HTML][HTML] The spike gene is a major determinant for the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron-BA. 1 phenotype

…, S Ciesek, R Dijkman, D Hoffmann, MP Alves… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Variant of concern (VOC) Omicron-BA.1 has achieved global predominance in early 2022.
Therefore, surveillance and comprehensive characterization of Omicron-BA.1 in advanced …

[HTML][HTML] A review on industrial perspectives and challenges on material, manufacturing, design and development of compressed hydrogen storage tanks for the …

MP Alves, W Gul, CA Cimini Junior, SK Ha - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hydrogen fuel cell technology is securing a place in the future of advanced mobility and the
energy revolution, as engineers explore multiple paths in the quest for decarbonization. The …

Vitamin D represses rhinovirus replication in cystic fibrosis cells by inducing LL-37

…, T Geiser, N Regamey, MP Alves - European respiratory …, 2016 - Eur Respiratory Soc
Vitamin D has immunomodulatory properties in the defence against pathogens. Its insufficiency
is a widespread feature of cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, which are repeatedly suffering …