Dual-aptamer-based delivery vehicle of doxorubicin to both PSMA (+) and PSMA (-) prostate cancers.

abstract：:Articular cartilage injuries do not heal and large defects result in osteoarthritis with major personal and socioeconomic costs. Osteochondral transplantation is an effective treatment for large joint defects but its use is limited by the inability to store cartilage for long periods of time. Cryopreservation/vitrific...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jomha NM,Elliott JA,Law GK,Maghdoori B,Forbes JF,Abazari A,Adesida AB,Laouar L,Zhou X,McGann LE

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polypyrrole (PPy) is a conducting polymer and is obtained electrochemically on an electrode such as indium-tin oxide (ITO). In this study, in order to develop a novel cell-culture system which makes it possible to communicate with cultured mammalian cells, bovine adrenal chromaffin cells were cultured on PPy-coated IT...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Aoki T,Tanino M,Sanui K,Ogata N,Kumakura K

更新日期：1996-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study is to develop a carrier for the controlled release of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) suitable for enhancement of the bone regeneration activity. Hydrogels with different water contents were prepared through glutaraldehyde crosslinking of gelatin with an isoelectric point of 9.0 under ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yamamoto M,Takahashi Y,Tabata Y

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peri-implant bone formation depends on the ability of mesenchymal cells to colonize the implant surface and differentiate into osteoblasts. Human mesenchymal stem cells (HMSCs) undergo osteoblastic differentiation on microstructured titanium (Ti) surfaces in the absence of exogenous factors, but the mechanisms are unk...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Olivares-Navarrete R,Hyzy SL,Park JH,Dunn GR,Haithcock DA,Wasilewski CE,Boyan BD,Schwartz Z

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Conventional cancer chemotherapy often fails as most anti-cancer drugs are not effective against drug-resistant cancer stem cells. These surviving cancer stem cells lead to relapse and metastasis. In this study, an anti-diabetic drug, phenformin, capable of eliminating cancer stem cells was loaded into micelles via se...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Krishnamurthy S,Ng VW,Gao S,Tan MH,Yang YY

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Concerns over disease transmission, high costs and limited supply have led to interest in synthetic grafts in the field of impaction bone grafting (IBG). Poly(DL-lactic acid) (PLA) grafts are attractive alternatives due to their biocompatibility, established safety and versatile manufacturing process. This study exami...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bolland BJ,Kanczler JM,Ginty PJ,Howdle SM,Shakesheff KM,Dunlop DG,Oreffo RO

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Development of highly efficient nonviral gene delivery vectors still remains a great challenge. In this study, we report a new gene delivery vector based on dendrimer-entrapped gold nanoparticles (Au DENPs) with significantly higher gene transfection efficiency than that of dendrimers without AuNPs entrapped. Amine-te...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Shan Y,Luo T,Peng C,Sheng R,Cao A,Cao X,Shen M,Guo R,Tomás H,Shi X

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain tumors and brain metastases are among the deadliest malignancies of all human cancers, largely due to the cellular blood-brain and blood-tumor barriers that limit the delivery of imaging and therapeutic agents from the systemic circulation to tumors. Thus, improved strategies for brain tumor visualization and ta...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu JB,Shi C,Chu GC,Xu Q,Zhang Y,Li Q,Yu JS,Zhau HE,Chung LW

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of repeated applications of a neutral NaF solution on the surface roughness of four conventional glass ionomer cements (GIC) (ChemFil Superior encapsulated, Fuji Cap II, Ketac-Fil and Hi Dense), three resin-modified (RM-) GIC (Fuji II LC encapsulated, Photac-Fi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： De Witte AM,De Maeyer EA,Verbeeck RM

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of hirudin, a known inhibitor of thrombin, was evaluated for whole blood samples in terms of platelet deposition/adhesion to a non-biological test surface (tetrafluoroethylene-propylene copolymer), adenosine diphosphate (ADP) release and reduction in platelet count during laminar shear flow for a shear rate...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Alkhamis TM,Beissinger RL,Chediak JR

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:pH-triggered lipid-membranes designed from biophysical principles are evaluated in the form of targeted liposomal doxorubicin with the aim to ultimately better control the growth of vascularized tumors. We compare the antitumor efficacy of anti-HER2/neu pH-triggered lipid vesicles encapsulating doxorubicin to the anti...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bandekar A,Karve S,Chang MY,Mu Q,Rotolo J,Sofou S

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A class of designed self-assembling peptide nanofiber scaffolds with more than 99% water content has been shown to be a good biological material for cell culture. Here, we report the functionalization of one of these peptide scaffolds, RAD16-I (AcN-RADARADARADARADA-CONH2), by direct solid phase synthesis extension at ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Genové E,Shen C,Zhang S,Semino CE

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study on the evolution with age of the mineral composition of bones was performed on samples belonging to human and other common mammalian species (cattle, sheep, dog). The study was carried out on the ashes obtained by calcination of the bone samples (1 h at 900 degrees C). The calcined powders were carefully exami...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ravaglioli A,Krajewski A,Celotti GC,Piancastelli A,Bacchini B,Montanari L,Zama G,Piombi L

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have developed a method to modify cross-linked hyaluronic acid with peptides containing the Arg-Gly-Asp sequence. The material created by this process is a three-dimensional porous matrix capable of supporting integrin receptor-mediated cell attachment. Peptide density can be controlled by varying the reaction cond...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Glass JR,Dickerson KT,Stecker K,Polarek JW

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Though reduced serum or myoblast co-culture alone can differentiate adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) into mesenchymal lineages, efficiency is usually not sufficient to restore function in vivo. Often when injected into fibrotic muscle, their differentiation may be misdirected by the now stiffened tissue. Here ASCs ar...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Choi YS,Vincent LG,Lee AR,Dobke MK,Engler AJ

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Loosening of the femoral component in a total hip arthroplasty with concomitant bone loss can pose a problem for revision surgery due to inadequate structure in the remaining femur. While impaction allografting has shown promise, it has also shown serious complications, especially with moderate to severe bone loss. It...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Speirs AD,Oxland TR,Masri BA,Poursartip A,Duncan CP

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cell labeling using magnetic nanoparticles is an increasingly used approach in noninvasive behavior tracking, in vitro separation of cancer stem cells (CSCs), and CSC-based research in cancer therapy. However, the impact of magnetic labeling on the biological properties of targeted CSCs, such as self-renewal, prolifer...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang X,Wei F,Liu A,Wang L,Wang JC,Ren L,Liu W,Tu Q,Li L,Wang J

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The design of synthetic polymers may affect structural features of inflammatory cells, for example the expression of endogenous sugar receptor molecules like lectins in macrophages and foreign body giant multinucleate cells. This characteristic was studied histochemically by use of biotinylated (neo)glycoproteins. The...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Smetana K Jr,Gabius HJ,Vacík J,Jelínková M,Lukás J

更新日期：1995-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Construction of bio-mimetic well-organized three-dimensional (3D) tissue with various cells in vitro is one of the ultimate goals of tissue engineering. In particular, fabrication of vasculature in 3D tissue is one of the most important tasks in tissue engineering, because a vascular network is indispensable for almos...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Muraoka M,Shimizu T,Itoga K,Takahashi H,Okano T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current advances in stem cell biology have brought much hope for therapy of neuro-degenerative diseases. However, neural stem cells (NSCs) are rare adult stem cells, and the use of non-NSCs requires efficient and high-yielding lineage-specific differentiation prior to transplantation for efficacy. We report on the eff...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang CH,Wu CC,Hsu SH,Liou JY,Li YW,Wu KK,Lai YK,Yen BL

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A poly(urethane urea) (PUU) synthesized from 2,4-toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and polyethylene glycol (PEG) with ethylenediamine (ED) as the chain extender was rendered radiopaque by attaching 3,4,5-triiodobenzoic acid (TIB) onto the polymer backbone. The radiopaque polyurethane obtained was characterized by infra red (...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： James NR,Jayakrishnan A

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thrombomodulin (TM) is a newly described endothelial cell-associated protein that functions as a potent natural anticoagulant by converting thrombin from a procoagulant protease to an anticoagulant. In this study, focussing on the application of TM for biomedical materials, recombinant human TM (hTM) was immobilized o...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kishida A,Ueno Y,Fukudome N,Yashima E,Maruyama I,Akashi M

更新日期：1994-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite serving as the clinical "gold standard" treatment for critical size bone defects, decellularized allografts suffer from long-term failure rates of ~60% due to the absence of the periosteum. Stem and osteoprogenitor cells within the periosteum orchestrate autograft healing through host cell recruitment, which i...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li Y,Hoffman MD,Benoit DSW

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Procoagulant (activated) platelets provide a site for assembly of the prothrombinase complex which can rapidly convert prothrombin into thrombin (a potent inducer of clot formation). Previously, we reported that adhesion of platelets to surfaces preadsorbed with blood plasma caused them to become procoagulant. In the ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Grunkemeier JM,Tsai WB,McFarland CD,Horbett TA

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The release of the anti-inflammatory agent dexamethasone (DEX) from nanoparticles of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) embedded in alginate hydrogel (HG) matrices was investigated. DEX-loaded PLGA nanoparticles were prepared using a solvent evaporation technique and were characterized for size, drug loading, and in...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim DH,Martin DC

更新日期：2006-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Controlling cell orientation and morphology through topographical patterning is a phenomenon that is applicable to a wide variety of medical applications such as implants and tissue engineering scaffolds. Previous work in this field, termed contact guidance, has demonstrated the application of this cellular response o...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bettinger CJ,Orrick B,Misra A,Langer R,Borenstein JT

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Impaction grafting using morsellised allograft bone restores bone stock, but carries the potential for transmission of infection. Synthetic bone graft substitutes can eliminate this risk but may, however, influence outcome. In this study we tested the hypothesis that a 50/50 mix of hydroxyapatite and allograft does no...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Aulakh TS,Jayasekera N,Kuiper JH,Richardson JB

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An urgent unmet need exists for early-stage treatment of spinal cord injury (SCI). Currently methylprednisolone is the only therapeutic agent used in clinics, for which the efficacy is controversial and the side effect is well-known. We demonstrated functional restoration of injured spinal cord by self-assembled nanop...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wu W,Lee SY,Wu X,Tyler JY,Wang H,Ouyang Z,Park K,Xu XM,Cheng JX

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug-loaded implants have attracted considerable attention in cancer treatment due to their precise delivery of drugs into cancer tissues. Contrary to injected drug delivery, the application of drug-loaded implants remains underutilized given the requirement for a surgical operation. Nevertheless, drug-loaded implants...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yang Y,Qiao X,Huang R,Chen H,Shi X,Wang J,Tan W,Tan Z

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microspheres comprised of particulate hydroxyapatites dispersed in fibrous collagen matrices were prepared. The procedure involved the droplet formation of hydroxyapatite/collagen mixture emulsified in olive oil, followed by the reconstitution of collagen in the presence of hydroxyapatite particles at 37 degrees C. Va...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hsu FY,Chueh SC,Wang YJ

更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00