Surface effects and desorption of tetracycline supramolecular complex on bovine dentine.

abstract：:Multiblock, high molecular weight, linear, backbone degradable HPMA copolymer-prostaglandin E1 (PGE1) conjugate has been synthesized by RAFT polymerization mediated by a new bifunctional chain transfer agent (CTA), which contains an enzymatically degradable oligopeptide sequence flanked by two dithiobenzoate groups, f...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Pan H,Sima M,Miller SC,Kopečková P,Yang J,Kopeček J

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(ω-pentadecalactone-co-p-dioxanone) [poly(PDL-co-DO)] copolyesters are copolymers of an isodimorphic system, which remain semicrystalline over the whole range of compositions. Here, we evaluated enzymatically synthesized poly(PDL-co-DO) copolymers as new materials for biomedical applications. In vivo experiments u...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Liu J,Jiang Z,Zhang S,Liu C,Gross RA,Kyriakides TR,Saltzman WM

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Each year, hundreds of thousands coronary bypass procedures are performed in the US, yet there currently exists no off-the-shelf alternative to autologous vessel transplant. In the present study, we investigated the use of mouse thrombospondin-2 knockout (TSP2 KO) cells, which secrete a non-thrombogenic and pro-migrat...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kristofik NJ,Qin L,Calabro NE,Dimitrievska S,Li G,Tellides G,Niklason LE,Kyriakides TR

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In-stent restenosis is one of the most serious modes of failure of cardiovascular stent implant. Although drug-eluting stents have been proven to reduce in-stent restenosis, the nonspecific inhibitory effects of anti-proliferative drugs, such as rapamycin, result in delayed re-endothelialization and fatal late stent t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang H,Ren KF,Chang H,Wang JL,Ji J

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed nanoparticles based on Murine Leukemia Virus virus-like-particles (VLPs) that efficiently deliver therapeutic bioactive proteins in their native state into target cells. Nuclear transcription factors and toxic proteins were incorporated into the VLPs from stable producer cells without transducing vir...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu DT,Roth MJ

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Animal models have been used extensively to investigate the biology of fracture healing and spinal fusion. The goal of each spinal fusion model is to try and reproduce the correct sequence of events during osseous healing in humans. Animal models allow us the capability of dialing in fusion rates and fusion parameters...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Khan SN,Lane JM

更新日期：2004-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent advances in materials development and tissue engineering has resulted in a substantial number of bioinspired materials that recapitulate cardinal features of bone extracellular matrix (ECM) such as dynamic inorganic and organic environment(s), hierarchical organization, and topographical features. Bone mimickin...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Shih YV,Varghese S

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photolithography is the current workhorse for the microelectronic industry. It has been used extensively for the creation of patterns on two-dimensional surfaces. Various research groups have studied the use of photolithography to pattern surfaces for the alignment of cells. So far, these applications have been limite...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： He W,Halberstadt CR,Gonsalves KE

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of bone cement to treat vertebral compression fractures in a percutaneous manner requires placement of the cement under fluoroscopic image guidance. To enhance visualization of the flow during injection and to monitor and prevent leakage beyond the confines of the vertebral body, the orthopedic community has d...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kurtz SM,Villarraga ML,Zhao K,Edidin AA

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Urinary incontinence can be treated by endoscopic injection of bulking agents, however, no optimal therapeutic effect has been achieved upon this treatment yet. In the present study, the development of a injectable poly(acrylonitrile) hydrogel paste is described, and its efficacy and histological behavior, once inject...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ramseyer P,Micol LA,Engelhardt EM,Osterheld MC,Hubbell JA,Frey P

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autologous melanocyte transplantation for vitiligo treatment by use of melanocyte suspension has drawbacks including cell damage in cell preparation and transportation, difficult manipulation and low engraftment rate in acral vitiligious lesions. We have proposed the concept of cellular patch as an alternative solutio...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lin SJ,Jee SH,Hsiao WC,Yu HS,Tsai TF,Chen JS,Hsu CJ,Young TH

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the antibacterial activity of prepolymerized resin filler, in which the bactericide quaternary ammonium was immobilized. The experimental filler was prepared by grinding prepolymerized resin blocks of methacrylate monomers, silica particles, and the antibacterial monomer methacryloyloxydodecylpyrid...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Imazato S,Ebi N,Takahashi Y,Kaneko T,Ebisu S,Russell RR

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ligand-tethered poly(ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide) (PEO-PPO-PEO) triblock copolymer was explored to engineer poly(DL-lactic acid) (PDL-LA) material to promote cell attachment and growth. The PEO-PPO-PEO was activated by methyl sulfonyl chloride and the amino acid, and peptide were attached. By ble...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ji J,Zhu H,Shen J

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) are cut short and grafted with polyethylenimine (PEI) for further covalent conjugation to fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) and prostate stem cell antigen (PSCA) monoclonal antibody (mAb). The in vitro and in vivo toxicity data reveal that the as-prepared CNT-PEI(FITC)-mAb has goo...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu H,Shi H,Zhang H,Wang X,Yang Y,Yu C,Hao C,Du J,Hu H,Yang S

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of topical microbicides is a valid approach to protect the genital mucosa from sexually transmitted infections that cannot be contained with effective vaccination, like HSV and HIV infections. A suitable target of microbicides is the interaction between viral proteins and cell surface heparan sulfate p...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Donalisio M,Quaranta P,Chiuppesi F,Pistello M,Cagno V,Cavalli R,Volante M,Bugatti A,Rusnati M,Ranucci E,Ferruti P,Lembo D

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examined the nature of the surface presented by a machinable feldspathic porcelain and by a machinable glass-ceramic for bonding to conventional composite luting agents and measured the bond strengths which may be achieved with various surface treatments. There was no significant difference between the bond...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jedynakiewicz NM,Martin N

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The iron-containing fluoridated hydroxyapatites Fe-FeFAp and FeF-FeAp were synthesized heterogeneously in the presence of ferrous ions at 80 degrees C and pH 7.4 in two different types of solution, i.e. fluoride-free solution during the initial half of the experimental period and fluoride-containing solution during th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Okazaki M,Takahashi J

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Here, scaffolds as cell and tissue carriers are approached from an engineering point of view, emphasizing material superstructuring in the design of supports. Superstructure engineering provides optimal spatial and nutritional conditions for cell maintenance by the arrangement of structural elements (e.g. pores or fib...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wintermantel E,Mayer J,Blum J,Eckert KL,Lüscher P,Mathey M

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The integrin α5β1 plays a major role in corneal wound healing by promoting epithelial cell adhesion and migration over the fibronectin matrix secreted as a cellular response to corneal damage. Expression of α5 is induced when rabbit corneal epithelial cells (RCECs) are grown in the presence of fibronectin. Here, we ex...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lake J,Zaniolo K,Gaudreault M,Carrier P,Deschambault A,Bazin R,Germain L,Salesse C,Guérin SL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We describe a novel approach to process bioceramic microparticles and poly(diol citrates) into bioceramic-elastomer composites for potential use in orthopedic surgery. The composite consists of the biodegradable elastomer poly(1,8-octanediol-citrate) (POC) and the bioceramic hydroxyapatite (HA). The objective of this ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Qiu H,Yang J,Kodali P,Koh J,Ameer GA

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extracellular matrix (ECM) derived scaffolds continue to be investigated for the treatment of volumetric muscle loss (VML) injuries. Clinically, ECM scaffolds have been used for lower extremity VML repair; in particular, MatriStem™, a porcine urinary bladder matrix (UBM), has shown improved functional outcomes and vas...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Aurora A,Roe JL,Corona BT,Walters TJ

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports a novel preparation method of poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG)-polystyrene (PST) amphiphilic block copolymers with well-defined block lengths by using photopolymerization of an iniferter, benzyl N,N-diethyldithiocarbamate. PEG macroiniferters, which were prepared by end-capping of PEG monomethyl ethers...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Nakayama Y,Miyamura M,Hirano Y,Goto K,Matsuda T

更新日期：1999-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A range of poly(alkyl methacrylate)s in the range C5 to C13 with varying degrees of crosslinking, have been studied with respect to stress-strain behaviour. Where the extensions to break were sufficiently high, stress-strain properties conformed well to the statistical theory of rubber elasticity, the Mooney/Rivlin C2...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Davy KW,Braden M

更新日期：1987-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Self-assembly is a prominent phenomenon observed in nature. Inspired by this thermodynamically favorable approach, several natural and synthetic materials have been investigated to develop functional systems for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery. Furthermore, layered self-assembled systems provi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sarode A,Annapragada A,Guo J,Mitragotri S

更新日期：2020-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer therapeutics are developed through extensive screening; however, many therapeutics evaluated with 2D in vitro cultures during pre-clinical trials suffer from lower efficacy in patients. Replicating the in vivo tumor microenvironment in vitro with three-dimensional (3D) porous scaffolds offers the possibility of...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Florczyk SJ,Wang K,Jana S,Wood DL,Sytsma SK,Sham J,Kievit FM,Zhang M

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Leaflet tissue specimens prepared from porcine aortic valves treated with glutaraldehyde at low and high pressures have been subjected to 0.45 x 10(9) accelerated fatigue cycles in Ringer's solution. The waveform or crimped property of the collagen fibres in the leaflet tissue is an essential requirement for its abili...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Broom ND

更新日期：1980-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Airway tracts serve as a conduit of transport in the respiratory system. Architecturally, these are composed of cartilage rings that offer flexibility and prevent collapse during normal breathing. To this end, the successful regeneration of an airway tract requires the presence of differentiated chondrocytes and airwa...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ghezzi CE,Marelli B,Donelli I,Alessandrino A,Freddi G,Nazhat SN

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two types of cells--human platelets and spore cells--were encapsulated in polymer shells by adsorbing polyanions and polycations in a stepwise fashion. The encapsulated cells were attached to gold and silicon surfaces and their morphological and adhesion properties were studied in air using tapping mode atomic force m...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yu M,Ivanisevic A

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reliable single unit neuron recordings from chronically implanted microelectrode arrays (MEAs) are essential tools in the field of neural engineering. However, following implantation, MEAs undergo a foreign body response that functionally isolates them from the brain and reduces the useful longevity of the array. We t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Cassar IR,Yu C,Sambangi J,Lee CD,Whalen JJ 3rd,Petrossians A,Grill WM

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibronectin (Fn) forms a fibrillar network that controls cell behavior in both physiological and diseased conditions including cancer. Indeed, breast cancer-associated stromal cells not only increase the quantity of deposited Fn but also modify its conformation. However, (i) the interplay between mechanical and confor...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang K,Andresen Eguiluz RC,Wu F,Seo BR,Fischbach C,Gourdon D

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00