[HTML][HTML] State of the art in the delivery of photosensitizers for photodynamic therapy

YN Konan, R Gurny, E Allémann - Journal of Photochemistry and …, 2002 - Elsevier
In photodynamic therapy, one of the problems limiting the use of many photosensitizers (PS)
is the difficulty in preparing pharmaceutical formulations that enable their parenteral …

Preparation and characterization of sterile and freeze-dried sub-200 nm nanoparticles

YN Konan, R Gurny, E Allémann - International journal of pharmaceutics, 2002 - Elsevier
The feasibility of producing sterile and freeze-dried polyester nanoparticles was
investigated. Various poly (d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) and poly (d, l-lactide) were selected as …

Preparation and characterization of sterile sub-200 nm meso-tetra (4-hydroxylphenyl) porphyrin-loaded nanoparticles for photodynamic therapy

YN Konan, R Cerny, J Favet, M Berton, R Gurny… - European journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
A photosensitizer, meso-tetra (4-hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin, was incorporated into sub-150
nm nanoparticles using the emulsification-diffusion technique in order to perform sterilization …

Enhanced photodynamic activity of meso-tetra (4-hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin by incorporation into sub-200 nm nanoparticles

YN Konan, M Berton, R Gurny, E Allémann - European journal of …, 2003 - Elsevier
A photosensitizer, meso-tetra (hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin (p-THPP) was incorporated into
sterile submicronic nanoparticles of poly (d, l-lactide-co-glycolide)(50: 50 and 75: 25 PLGA) …

Encapsulation of p‐THPP into Nanoparticles: Cellular Uptake, Subcellular Localization and Effect of Serum on Photodynamic Activity

YN Konan, J Chevallier, R Gurny… - Photochemistry and …, 2003 - Wiley Online Library
The cellular uptake, localization and efflux of meso‐tetra‐(4‐hydroxyphenyl) porphyrin (p‐
THPP)–loaded nanoparticles have been studied in EMT‐6 tumor cells. The effect of blood …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of methyl jasmonate on phytoalexins biosynthesis and induced disease resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Vasinfectum in cotton (Gossypium …

YKF Konan, KM Kouassi, KL Kouakou, E Koffi… - International Journal of …, 2014 - hindawi.com
The effect of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) sprayed on cotton healthy leaves was evaluated in
terms of inherent bioactive chemicals induction. The total phenolic content significantly …

HIV prevalence and risk behavior among clients of female sex workers in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

BL Vuylsteke, PD Ghys, M Traoré, Y Konan, G Mah-Bi… - Aids, 2003 - journals.lww.com
Objective: To assess socio-demographic and behavioural characteristics of clients of female
sex workers in Abidjan, and to determine their HIV prevalence and related risk factors …

Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of nine plants from Côte d'Ivoire (West Africa)

Y Konan, KM Witabouna, B Bassirou… - Journal of Applied …, 2014 - japsonline.com
Plants are widely consumed in Africa and may contribute to improve the nutritional status
and health of people. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant activity and total …

Where do sex workers go for health care? A community based study in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire

B Vuylsteke, PD Ghys, G Mah-bi, Y Konan… - Sexually Transmitted …, 2001 - sti.bmj.com
Objectives: To describe health seeking behaviour of female sex workers in Abidjan, Côte
d'Ivoire. Methods: A population based survey among a representative sample of 500 female …

Comparison of the effect of two excipients (karite nut butter and vaseline) on the efficacy of Cocos nucifera, Elaeis guineensis and Carapa procera oil-based repellents …

YL Konan, MS Sylla, JMC Doannio, S Traoré - Parasite, 2003 - parasite-journal.org
Repellents in the form of dermal pomades are recommended as a protection against
awakening and bedtime mosquito bites. If synthesis repellents are available, they are …