An electrochemical glucose biosensor exploiting a polyaniline grafted multiwalled carbon nanotube/perfluorosulfonate ionomer-silica nanocomposite.

abstract：:Following an original synthesis route, we have prepared a single-component calcium phosphate apatite-like powder which settles and hardens when mixed with deionized water in an approximative 1.2 g:1 ml ratio. This paper describes the first physico-chemical studies and characterizations of the material. Observations of...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zoulgami M,Lucas A,Briard P,Gaudé J

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microstructure of thermal sprayed hydroxyapatite (HA) splats was characterized using transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the formation mechanisms of micropores within the splats were investigated with the aid of simulated body fluids (SBF). High-velocity oxy-fuel and direct current (DC) plasma spray techniques...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li H,Khor KA,Cheang P

更新日期：2004-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pneumonia is a major contributor to infection-based hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. Antibiotics such as azithromycin (AZM), although effective at managing pneumonia, often suffer from off-target diffusion and poor bioavailability when administered orally or via intravenous injection. The formation of...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang Q,Mi G,Hickey D,Li Y,Tu J,Webster TJ,Shen Y

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydroxylated and methylated surfaces were prepared by the self-assembled monolayer technique (SAM) of alkane thiols on gold. The surfaces were used to evaluate the influence of implant surface chemistry on protein deposition and inflammatory cell response. Implants were inserted subcutaneously in the rat for 3 and 24 ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Källtorp M,Oblogina S,Jacobsson S,Karlsson A,Tengvall P,Thomsen P

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Implantation of synthetic material, including vascular grafts, pacemakers, etc. results in the foreign body reaction and the formation of multinucleated giant cells (MGCs) at the exterior surface of the implant. Despite the long-standing premise that fusion of mononucleated macrophages results in the formation of MGCs...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Faust JJ,Christenson W,Doudrick K,Ros R,Ugarova TP

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Specifically inhibiting the proliferation of activated macrophages and clearing the high levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) secreted by macrophages is crucial for osteoarthritis (OA) treatment. Moreover, if the clearance of these high levels of ROS can be simultaneously used to induce oxidation-responsive release...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yang G,Fan M,Zhu J,Ling C,Wu L,Zhang X,Zhang M,Li J,Yao Q,Gu Z,Cai X

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages are multifunctional immune cells with diverse physiological functions such as fighting against infection, influencing progression of pathologies, maintaining homeostasis, and regenerating tissues. Macrophages can be induced to adopt distinct polarized phenotypes, such as classically activated pro-inflammat...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kang H,Zhang K,Wong DSH,Han F,Li B,Bian L

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cationic nanoparticles are a promising class of transfection agents for oligonucleotide and gene delivery, but vary greatly in their effectiveness and cytotoxicity. Recently, we developed a new class of cationic transfection agents based on cationic shell-crosslinked knedel-like nanoparticles (cSCKs) that efficiently ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang K,Fang H,Wang Z,Li Z,Taylor JS,Wooley KL

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Matrix anisotropy is important for long term in vivo functionality. However, it is not fully understood how to guide matrix anisotropy in vitro. Experiments suggest actin-mediated cell traction contributes. Although F-actin in 2D displays a stretch-avoidance response, 3D data are lacking. We questioned how cyclic stre...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Foolen J,Deshpande VS,Kanters FM,Baaijens FP

更新日期：2012-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinal degeneration impairs the vision of millions in all age groups worldwide. Increasing evidence suggests that the etiology of many retinal degenerative diseases is associated with impairment in biochemical reactions involved in the visual cycle, a metabolic pathway responsible for regeneration of the visual chrom...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Puntel A,Maeda A,Golczak M,Gao SQ,Yu G,Palczewski K,Lu ZR

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell sheet technology has emerged as an important tissue engineering approach. Adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) have valuable applications in regenerative medicine, but their stemness and differentiation capabilities in the cell sheet format have not been well investigated. In this study, we found that l-ascorbate 2-...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yu J,Tu YK,Tang YB,Cheng NC

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Space experimentation of cardiomyocyte differentiation from human induced pluripotent stem cells offers an exciting opportunity to explore the potential of these cells for disease modeling, drug discovery and regenerative medicine. Previous studies on the International Space Station were done with 2D non-cryopreserved...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Rampoldi A,Jha R,Fite J,Boland G,Xu C

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Silicone elastomers have been used as implants in orthopaedics for replacements of small joints such as the metacarpophalangeal joint. A series of experiments was conducted an axially tensioned silicone elastomer tendon spacer samples to determine whether there is a relationship between stress in the material and imag...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Abel EW,Wheeler KI,Chudek JA,Hunter G,Som FM

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Strangles is an infectious disease caused by Streptococcus equi subspecies equi that affects the upper respiratory tract of the Equidae. The control of this disease seems to be dependent on its earlier detection and prevention, but prolonged animal protection without development of strong and severe side effects has n...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Florindo HF,Pandit S,Gonçalves LM,Videira M,Alpar O,Almeida AJ

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Direct reprogramming strategies enable rapid conversion of somatic cells to cardiomyocytes or cardiomyocyte-like cells without going through the pluripotent state. A recently described protocol couples Yamanaka factor induction with pluripotency inhibition followed by BMP4 treatment to achieve rapid reprogramming of m...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Smith AW,Hoyne JD,Nguyen PK,McCreedy DA,Aly H,Efimov IR,Rentschler S,Elbert DL

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Myocardial infarction (MI) leads to the mass death of cardiomyocytes accompanying with the unfavorable alternation of microenvironment, a fibrosis scar deprived of electrical communications, and the lack of blood supply in the infarcted myocardium. The three factors are inextricably intertwined and thus result in a co...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang W,Tan B,Chen J,Bao R,Zhang X,Liang S,Shang Y,Liang W,Cui Y,Fan G,Jia H,Liu W

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a facile polyethyleneimine (PEI)-mediated approach to synthesizing folic acid (FA)-targeted magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (Fe3O4 NPs) for in vivo magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of tumors. In this study, stable PEI-coated Fe3O4 NPs were prepared by a one-pot hydrothermal route. The aminated Fe3O4 NPs wit...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li J,Zheng L,Cai H,Sun W,Shen M,Zhang G,Shi X

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The goal of this work was to investigate the efficiency of transcellular delivery into Swiss albino mice 3T3 fibroblasts of molecules with various physico-chemical characteristics from ethosomes, phospholipid vesicular carriers containing ethanol. The probes chosen were: 4-(4-diethylamino) styryl-N-methylpyridinium io...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Touitou E,Godin B,Dayan N,Weiss C,Piliponsky A,Levi-Schaffer F

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the traditional Chinese medicine, Gu-Sui-Bu [Drynaria fortunei (kunze) J. Sm] has been reported as a good enhancer for bone healing. In this experiment, we investigate the biochemical effects of this traditional Chinese medicine on the bone cells culture. Different concentrations of crude extract of Gu-Sui-Bu were ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sun JS,Lin CY,Dong GC,Sheu SY,Lin FH,Chen LT,Wang YJ

更新日期：2002-08-01 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 systemic administration of immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory drugs is routinely employed in organ transplantation to minimize graft rejection and improve graft survival. Localized drug delivery has the potential to improve transplant outcomes by providing sustained exposure to efficacious drug concentrations...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chang CA,Akinbobuyi B,Quintana JM,Yoshimatsu G,Naziruddin B,Kane RR

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In arterial replacement there is a clear clinical need for a functional substitute possessing appropriate haemocompatible properties to be implanted as small diameter artery. Endothelial cell seeding constitutes an appreciated method to improve blood compatibility on the condition that cells firmly adhere to the suppo...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Rémy M,Durand M,Menu P,Voegel JC,Ponsot JF,Bérard X,Harmand MF,Bordenave L

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bioelectrical phenomenon in natural bone has been well recognized for its role in bone development and fracture healing. For example, the piezoelectricity induced modulation in cellular functionality assists in the repair and regeneration of bone tissue. Against this backdrop, we review here the origin of dielectric a...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Khare D,Basu B,Dubey AK

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Engineered nanomaterials are known to exhibit diverse and sometimes unexpected biological effects. Fullerene nanoparticles have been reported to specifically bind to and elicit persistent activation of hippocampal Ca(2+)/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II (CaMKII), a multimeric intracellular serine/threonine kinas...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chen L,Miao Y,Chen L,Xu J,Wang X,Zhao H,Shen Y,Hu Y,Bian Y,Shen Y,Chen J,Zha Y,Wen LP,Wang M

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interactions of two insoluble anticoagulant polystyrene derivatives with human platelets were studied in an in vitro system similar to a chromatography column. Blood was pumped through the column and platelets were counted before and after passage through the column. Interaction of platelets with the beads led to ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Fougnot C,Lindon J,Kirshner L,Salzman EW,Jozefowicz M

更新日期：1984-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the biocompatibility and osteoconductive potential of a high-strength canasite glass ceramic. Glass-ceramic rods were produced using the lost-wax casting technique and implanted in the mid-shafts rabbit femurs. Implants were harvested at 4, 13 and 22 weeks and prepared for light ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： da Rocha Barros VM,Salata LA,Sverzut CE,Xavier SP,van Noort R,Johnson A,Hatton PV

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The physiological role of cumulus cell surrounding oocytes is particularly important for normal cytoplasmic maturation of oocytes. Collagen-based demineralized bone matrix (DBM) is a valuable biomaterial for the three-dimensional (3-D) cell culture. The present study was designed to determine whether in vitro maturati...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ma S,Lin H,Miao Y,Liu X,Wang B,Dai J

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotoxemia is a severe pathophysiology induced by bacterial endotoxin (also known as lipopolysaccharide, LPS), causing high mortality in clinic due to the life-threatening syndromes, such as sepsis, shock, and multiple organ dysfunction. Removing or neutralizing endotoxin from the circulatory system has been proven t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Shen S,Han F,Yuan A,Wu L,Cao J,Qian J,Qi X,Yan Y,Ge Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic cancer is predicted to be the second leading cause of cancer-related death by 2025. The best chemotherapy only extends survival by an average of 18 weeks. The extensive fibrotic stroma surrounding the tumor curbs therapeutic options as chemotherapy drugs cannot freely penetrate the tumor. RNA interference (...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kokkinos J,Ignacio RMC,Sharbeen G,Boyer C,Gonzales-Aloy E,Goldstein D,Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative Apgi,McCarroll JA,Phillips PA

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The initial stages of the in vitro degradation of and the drug release from a matrix made of poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide) was carried out in a phosphate buffer saline (pH 7.0) medium. It has been observed that substantial matrix degradation occurs at the end of 2 weeks of immersion. The drug release using films of t...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Frank A,Kumar Rath S,Boey F,Venkatraman S

更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00