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N. Hanafy

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h-index: 22
Works: 51
Citations: 1,366

Most-cited papers

Micelles Structure Development as a Strategy to Improve Smart Cancer Therapy
N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary, S. Leporatti
2018Cancers217 citations Open access
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Chitosan as a Natural Copolymer with Unique Properties for the Development of Hydrogels
Fatma Sami El-banna, M. Mahfouz, S. Leporatti, M. El-Kemary +1 more
2019Applied Sciences119 citations Open access
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Novel quercetin encapsulated chitosan functionalized copper oxide nanoparticles as anti-breast cancer agent via regulating p53 in rat model.
A. M. Elsayed, Naglaa M. Sherif, Nahla S. Hassan, F. Althobaiti +2 more
2021International Journal of Biological Macromolecules80 citations
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Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Nanoparticles as Smart Biomedical Drug Delivery System
N. Hanafy, S. Leporatti, M. El-Kemary
2019Applied Sciences79 citations Open access
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Silymarin/curcumin loaded albumin nanoparticles coated by chitosan as muco-inhalable delivery system observing anti-inflammatory and anti COVID-19 characterizations in oleic acid triggered lung injury and in vitro COVID-19 experiment
N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary
2021International Journal of Biological Macromolecules76 citations Open access
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The Effect of Encapsulated Apigenin Nanoparticles on HePG-2 Cells through Regulation of P53
Mayada Mohamed Mabrouk Zayed, H. Sahyon, N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary
2022Pharmaceutics62 citations Open access
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Potential of curcumin and niacin-loaded targeted chitosan coated liposomes to activate autophagy in hepatocellular carcinoma cells: An in vitro evaluation in HePG2 cell line.
N. Hanafy, R. Sheashaa, E. Moussa, M. Mahfouz
2023International Journal of Biological Macromolecules53 citations
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Optimally designed theranostic system based folic acids and chitosan as a promising mucoadhesive delivery system for encapsulating curcumin LbL nano-template against invasiveness of breast cancer.
N. Hanafy
2021International Journal of Biological Macromolecules52 citations
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Mucoadhesive curcumin crosslinked carboxy methyl cellulose might increase inhibitory efficiency for liver cancer treatment.
N. Hanafy, S. Leporatti, M. El-Kemary
2020Materials Science and Engineering C: Materials for Biological Applications48 citations
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An updated and comprehensive review on the potential health effects of curcumin-encapsulated micro/nanoparticles
A. K. Rashwan, N. Karim, Yang Xu, N. Hanafy +4 more
2022Critical reviews in food science and nutrition47 citations
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Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as Carriers for Curcumin: Characterization and Application
C. Dionisi, N. Hanafy, C. Nobile, M. D. De Giorgi +4 more
2016IEEE transactions on nanotechnology43 citations Open access
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Extraction of chlorophyll and carotenoids loaded into chitosan as potential targeted therapy and bio imaging agents for breast carcinoma.
N. Hanafy, S. Leporatti, M. El-Kemary
2021International Journal of Biological Macromolecules37 citations
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Starch based hydrogel NPs loaded by anthocyanins might treat glycogen storage at cardiomyopathy in animal fibrotic model.
N. Hanafy
2021International Journal of Biological Macromolecules33 citations
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Polymeric Nano-Micelles as Novel Cargo-Carriers for LY2157299 Liver Cancer Cells Delivery
N. Hanafy, A. Quarta, M. M. Ferraro, L. Dini +9 more
2018International Journal of Molecular Sciences33 citations Open access
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Targeted therapies for breast and lung cancers by using Propolis loaded albumin protein nanoparticles.
Mohamed G. Ghazy, N. Hanafy
2024International Journal of Biological Macromolecules30 citations Open access
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Hybrid polymeric-protein nano-carriers (HPPNC) for targeted delivery of TGFβ inhibitors to hepatocellular carcinoma cells
N. Hanafy, A. Quarta, R. Di Corato, L. Dini +9 more
2017Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine29 citations
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Dietary Chitosan Attenuates High-Fat Diet-Induced Oxidative Stress, Apoptosis, and Inflammation in Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) through Regulation of Nrf2/Kaep1 and Bcl-2/Bax Pathways
Aya G. Rashwan, Doaa H. Assar, A. S. Salah, Xiaolu Liu +8 more
2024Biology26 citations Open access
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Fabrication and characterization of bee pollen extract nanoparticles: their potential in combination therapy against human A549 lung cancer cells
N. Hanafy, EI Salim, M. Mahfouz, E. A. Eltonouby +1 more
2022Food Hydrocolloids for Health26 citations Open access
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Inihibition of Glycolysis by Using a Micro/Nano-Lipid Bromopyruvic Chitosan Carrier as a Promising Tool to Improve Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
N. Hanafy, L. Dini, C. Citti, G. Cannazza +1 more
2018Nanomaterials26 citations Open access
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Control of colloidal CaCO3 suspension by using biodegradable polymers during fabrication
N. Hanafy, M. D. De Giorgi, C. Nobile, R. Rinaldi +1 more
201525 citations Open access
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Formulation and optimization of folate-bovine serum albumin-coated ethoniosomes of pterostilbene as a targeted drug delivery system for lung cancer: In vitro and in vivo demonstrations
N. Hanafy, Reham H. Abdelbadea, Abdelaziz E. Abdelaziz, Eman A. Mazyed
2023Cancer nanotechnology23 citations Open access
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Fighting Non-Small Lung Cancer Cells Using Optimal Functionalization of Targeted Carbon Quantum Dots Derived from Natural Sources Might Provide Potential Therapeutic and Cancer Bio Image Strategies
Hanaa M. El-brolsy, N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary
2022International Journal of Molecular Sciences23 citations Open access
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Preparation and characterization of cetuximab-loaded egg serum albumin nanoparticles and their uses as a drug delivery system against Caco-2 colon cancer cells
E. Salim, Abeer M. Mosbah, F. Elhussiny, N. Hanafy +1 more
2023Cancer nanotechnology22 citations Open access
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Starch-Based Hydrogel Nanoparticles Loaded with Polyphenolic Compounds of Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract Have Hepatoprotective Activity in Bisphenol A-Induced Animal Models
Hend Mohamed Hasanin Abou El-Naga, Samah A. El-Hashash, Ensaf Mokhtar Yasen, S. Leporatti +1 more
2022Polymers22 citations Open access
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Encapsulating TGF-β1 Inhibitory Peptides P17 and P144 as a Promising Strategy to Facilitate Their Dissolution and to Improve Their Functionalization
N. Hanafy, I. Fabregat, S. Leporatti, M. El-Kemary
2020Pharmaceutics19 citations Open access
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Fabrication and characterization of ALK1fc-loaded fluoro-magnetic nanoparticles for inhibiting TGF β1 in hepatocellular carcinoma
N. Hanafy, M. M. Ferraro, A. Gaballo, L. Dini +6 more
201616 citations
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Mechanisms underpinning the effect of exercise on the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: review
Mohamed Bekheit, B. Kamera, L. Colacino, A. Dropmann +5 more
2025EXCLI Journal : Experimental and Clinical Sciences15 citations
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Exploring the therapeutic applications of nano-therapy of encapsulated cisplatin and anthocyanin-loaded multiwalled carbon nanotubes coated with chitosan-conjugated folic acid in targeting breast and liver cancers.
Mai G. Awad, N. Hanafy, Ramadan A. Ali, D. A. Abd El-Monem +2 more
2024International Journal of Biological Macromolecules15 citations
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Simultaneous Administration of Bevacizumab with Bee-Pollen Extract-Loaded Hybrid Protein Hydrogel NPs Is a Promising Targeted Strategy against Cancer Cells
N. Hanafy, E. A. Eltonouby, E. Salim, M. Mahfouz +2 more
2023International Journal of Molecular Sciences12 citations Open access
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Based polymer nanoparticles from bee pollen attenuate non-small lung cancer through enhancement of apoptosis and cell cycle arrest in vivo
E. Salim, M. Mahfouz, E. A. Eltonouby, N. Hanafy +1 more
2023Cancer nanotechnology9 citations Open access
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Optimizing CaCO3 Matrix Might Allow To Raise Their Potential Use In Biomedical Application
N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary, S. Leporatti
20188 citations Open access
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Development and application of naturally derived, cost‐effective CQDs with cancer targeting potential
Hanaa El-Borlsy, N. Hanafy, M. El-Kemary
2023Cell Biology International7 citations
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Evaluation of Liposomal Hydrocolloidal NPs Loaded by Tea Tree Oil as Antifungal Agent in vitro and in vivo investigations: Preclinical studies
A. A. Abd El-Salam, Amin Tahoun, N. Hanafy
2023Food Hydrocolloids for Health7 citations Open access
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Therapeutic Effect of Polymeric Nanomicelles Formulation of LY2157299-Galunisertib on CCl4-Induced Liver Fibrosis in Rats
Elisa Panzarini, S. Leporatti, Bernardetta Anna Tenuzzo, A. Quarta +8 more
2022Journal of Personalized Medicine7 citations Open access
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Liposomal nanoparticles as a drug delivery system for improved treatment of multiple myeloma
N. Hanafy, Safacan Kolemen
2026RSC Advances4 citations
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Optimally designed PEGylatied arabinoxylan paclitaxel nano-micelles as alternative delivery for Abraxane®: A potential targeted therapy against breast and lung cancers.
N. Hanafy
2024International Journal of Biological Macromolecules4 citations
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Encapsulation of cancer signalling pathway inhibitors as a protective way for healthy cells
N. Hanafy
2018Medical Research and Innovations3 citations Open access
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Ly2157299-loaded carriers inhibiting wound healing in hepatocellular carcinoma
N. Hanafy, C. Nobile, M. D. De Giorgi, B. Ran +3 more
20143 citations
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Extracellular alkaline pH enhances migratory behaviors of hepatocellular carcinoma cells as a caution against the indiscriminate application of alkalinizing drug therapy: In vitro microscopic studies.
N. Hanafy
2023Acta Histochemica2 citations
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Glycolysis is a promising target for encapsulation nano-therapeutic molecules against cancer cells
N. Hanafy
2017Integrative Cancer Science and Therapeutics2 citations Open access
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Halloysite Clay Nanotubes as Carriers for Curcumin Delivery
C. Dionisi, N. Hanafy, C. Nobile, S. Leporatti +4 more
2015International Conference Nanotechnology for Instrumentation and Measurement2 citations
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Encapsulation of SHT-DNA, siRNA and Polypeptide -17 inside Hybrid Polymeric Nano-Protein Folic Acid (HPNP-FA) Carrier as Targeted TGFb Inhibitor for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
N. Hanafy, A. Quarta, R. Di Corato, L. Dini +8 more
20161 citations
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A TGF-B Receptor I Kinase Inhibitor, Galunisertib (LY2157299) Inhibits Hepatocellular Carcinoma Progression in in Vivo Experimental Models
C. Buccoliero, D. Consolante, F. Dituri, Serena Mancarella +6 more
20161 citations
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P0253 : Inhibition of glycolysis by using nanolipid bromopyruvic chitosan carrier is a promising tool to prevent HCC invasiveness
N. Hanafy, M. D. De Giorgi, C. Nobile, G. Giannelli +2 more
20151 citations
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Clinical Effectiveness of Locally Delivered Camel Milk Whey Protein Gel as an Adjunct to Mechanical Plaque Debridement in Patients with Stage II Grade B Periodontitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
A. A. H. Elnaggar, N. Hatata, N. Hanafy, Hamada Deyab +2 more
2026European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry0 citations Open access
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Editorial: Advancements in nanomedicine for targeted cancer therapy and imaging
N. Hanafy, G. Caruso, S. Leporatti
2026Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology0 citations Open access
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Clinical Efficacy of Open Flap Debridement with Camel Whey Protein Hydrogel for the Treatment of Periodontal Intraosseous Defects in Stage III Periodontitis : A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Nadia Mohamed Abdallah, N. Hanafy, Hamada Deyab, M. Abdelfattah +1 more
2026European Journal of Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry0 citations Open access
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Retraction Note: Preparation and characterization of cetuximab-loaded egg serum albumin nanoparticles and their uses as a drug delivery system against Caco-2 colon cancer cells
E. Salim, Abeer M. Mosbah, F. Elhussiny, N. Hanafy +1 more
2026Cancer nanotechnology0 citations Open access
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PHYSICS The cytotoxic effects of cetuximab-loaded egg serum albumin nanoparticles on Caco-2 cells in vitro
Y. Abdou, Abeer M. Mosbah, Fathy A. Alhoseny, N. Hanafy +2 more
20230 citations
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Polymeric nanomicelles formulation of LY2157299-Galunisertib improves therapeutic outcome by greater reducing fibrosis and ameliorating fatty degeneration in a CCL4-induced hepatic-fibrosis rat-model
Elisa Panzarini, S. Leporatti, Bernardetta Anna Tenuzzo, A. Quarta +8 more
2022Journal of Hepatology0 citations
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