Osteoblast and monocyte responses to 444 ferritic stainless steel intended for a magneto-mechanically actuated fibrous scaffold.

abstract：:In this work, isothermal microcalorimetry (IMC) was utilized to measure the exothermic heat flow from specimens of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE), that had been sterilized by various standard methods, under simulated shelf storage (air at 25 degrees C, 30% r.h.) and simulated implantation (phosphate...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Charlebois SJ,Daniels AU,Lewis G

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating tumor cells (CTCs) are rare cells and the presence of these cells may indicate a poor prognosis and a high potential for metastasis. Despite highly promising clinical applications, CTCs have not been investigated thoroughly, due to many technical limitations faced in their isolation and identification. Cur...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim YJ,Koo GB,Lee JY,Moon HS,Kim DG,Lee DG,Lee JY,Oh JH,Park JM,Kim MS,Woo HG,Kim SI,Kang P,Choi W,Sim TS,Park WY,Lee JG,Kim YS

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To realize a fast and selective capture of nano drug vehicles (NDVs) by malignant tumors, an instant affinity switchable NDV based on pH-sensitive surface protonation was prepared. This NDV is prepared from a zwitterionic polymer system with an ultra resistant poly(carboxybetaine) (pCB) shell and sulfo groups near a h...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang Z,Ma G,Zhang J,Yuan Z,Wang L,Bernards M,Chen S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report the synthesis and characterization of dendrimer-entrapped gold nanoparticles (Au DENPs) modified by polyethylene glycol (PEG) with enhanced biocompatibility for computed tomography (CT) imaging applications. In this study, amine-terminated poly(amidoamine) dendrimers of generation 5 (G5.NH(2)) modified by PE...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Peng C,Zheng L,Chen Q,Shen M,Guo R,Wang H,Cao X,Zhang G,Shi X

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endochondral ossification plays a key role in the bone healing process, which requires normal cartilage callus formation. Progranulin (PGRN) growth factor is known to enhance chondrocyte differentiation and endochondral ossification during development, yet whether PGRN also plays a role in bone regeneration remains un...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhao YP,Tian QY,Frenkel S,Liu CJ

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:As materials are produced at smaller scales, the properties that make them especially useful for biological applications such as drug delivery, imaging or sensing applications also render them potentially harmful. There has been a reasonable amount of work addressing the interactions of biological fluids at material s...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ehrenberg MS,Friedman AE,Finkelstein JN,Oberdörster G,McGrath JL

更新日期：2009-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multivalent effect plays an important role in biological processes, particularly in the specific recognition of virus with its host cell during the first step of infection. Here we report the synthesis of multivalent pentacyclic triterpene grafted on cyclodextrin core and potency of against influenza entry activity. N...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Xiao S,Si L,Tian Z,Jiao P,Fan Z,Meng K,Zhou X,Wang H,Xu R,Han X,Fu G,Zhang Y,Zhang L,Zhou D

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A human-human oligodendroglial cell line MO3.13 was chosen in this study to model the loss of oligodendrocytes that occurs during episodes of multiple sclerosis. The influence of mercuric chloride (HgCl(2)) upon cell viability specifically the mode of cell death, whether by an active apoptotic mechanism or passive nec...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Issa Y,Watts DC,Duxbury AJ,Brunton PA,Watson MB,Waters CM

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Remarkable water-stimulated shape memory effect was revealed in a natural biopolymer of peacock's tail covert feathers of which the innate shape can almost be fully recovered after severe deformation by a short hydration step. The shape memory effect manifests a good stability of high recovery rate and ratio during cy...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Liu ZQ,Jiao D,Zhang ZF

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung fibrosis is a poor prognostic factor for pulmonary adenocarcinoma, and the effect of a rigid microenvironment on cancer behavior is unclear. We cultured A549 cells on matrices of 0.2, 2, and 25 kPa to mimic the rigidities of normal lung parenchyma, progressive fibrotic change, and lung fibrosis, respectively. Lun...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chang CC,Hsieh TL,Tiong TY,Hsiao CH,Ji AT,Hsu WT,Lee OK,Ho JH

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Semiconductor quantum dots and upconversion nanoparticles have been broadly used for live cell imaging due to their color tunability and photostability etc. However, these inorganic materials often contain heavy metals and potentially have metabolism problems. To overcome these issues, herein, we report a type of orga...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Xu R,Huang L,Wei W,Chen X,Zhang X,Zhang X

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TiO(2)-coated biomaterials that have been excited with UV irradiation have demonstrated biocidal properties in environmental applications, including drinking water decontamination. However, this procedure has not been successfully applied towards the killing of pathogens on medical titanium-based implants, mainly beca...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gallardo-Moreno AM,Pacha-Olivenza MA,Fernández-Calderón MC,Pérez-Giraldo C,Bruque JM,González-Martín ML

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo and in vitro degradation of high molecular weight poly(L-lactide) used for internal bone fixation has been investigated. Within 3 months as-polymerized, microporous PLLA (Mv = 6.8-9.5 X 10(5] exhibited a massive strength-loss (sigma b = 68-75 MPa to sigma b = 4 MPa) and decrease of Mv (90-95%). At week 39, the...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Leenslag JW,Pennings AJ,Bos RR,Rozema FR,Boering G

更新日期：1987-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The FRP wires 0.5 mm in diameter with a multiple fiber structure were fabricated by drawing the fiber polymer complex at 250 degrees C for an esthetic, transparent orthodontic wire. Biocompatible CaO-P2O5-SiO2-Al2O3 (CPSA) glass fibers of 8-20 microm in diameter were oriented unidirectionally in the longitudinal direc...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Imai T,Watari F,Yamagata S,Kobayashi M,Nagayama K,Toyoizumi Y,Nakamura S

更新日期：1998-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous in vivo studies have shown a limited potential for vertical bone regeneration using osteoconductive scaffolds alone. In the present study, we investigated whether the association of adipose-derived adult stem cells (ASCs) with anorganic bovine bone (ABB) scaffold improved bone formation and implant osseointeg...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Pieri F,Lucarelli E,Corinaldesi G,Aldini NN,Fini M,Parrilli A,Dozza B,Donati D,Marchetti C

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tarsal repair is an important part for eyelid reconstruction. Presently traditional clinic treatments do not produce satisfactory repair effects. The key is to find a proper tarsal repair material. Microbial poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyhexanoate) (PHBHHx) was studied for application as tarsal substitute in this...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhou J,Peng SW,Wang YY,Zheng SB,Wang Y,Chen GQ

更新日期：2010-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain tissue inflammatory responses, including neuronal loss and gliosis at the neural electrode/tissue interface, limit the recording stability and longevity of neural probes. The neural adhesion molecule L1 specifically promotes neurite outgrowth and neuronal survival. In this study, we covalently immobilized L1 on ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Azemi E,Lagenaur CF,Cui XT

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nanoparticle-induced endothelial cell (EC) dysfunction, due to the induction of inflammation and/or the activation of the coagulation system, is associated with pulmonary and ischemic cardiovascular diseases. Although it is contigent on several mechanisms, involving formation of reactive oxygen species and inflammator...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bauer AT,Strozyk EA,Gorzelanny C,Westerhausen C,Desch A,Schneider MF,Schneider SW

更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Collagen has been widely used for tissue engineering. Here, we applied bioactive laminin-derived peptides as an additive for collagen, laminin-111, and fibronectin matrices resulting in peptide/collagen, peptide/laminin-111, and peptide/fibronectin matrices. Several syndecan-binding peptides, including AG73 (RKRLQVQLS...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yamada Y,Katagiri F,Hozumi K,Kikkawa Y,Nomizu M

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as the fifth most common malignant cancer, develops and progresses mostly in a cirrhotic liver where stiff nodules are separated by fibrous bands. Scaffolds that can provide a 3D cirrhotic mechanical environment with complex native composition and biomimetic architecture are necessary f...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ma X,Yu C,Wang P,Xu W,Wan X,Lai CSE,Liu J,Koroleva-Maharajh A,Chen S

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Titanium implants have been used widely and successfully for various types of bone-anchored reconstructions. It is believed that properties of oxide films covering titanium implant surfaces are of crucial importance for a successful osseointegration, in particular at compromized bone sites. The aim of the present stud...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sul YT,Johansson CB,Petronis S,Krozer A,Jeong Y,Wennerberg A,Albrektsson T

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main challenge for neural progenitor cell (NPC)-mediated repair of spinal cord injury (SCI) is lack of favorable environment to direct its differentiation towards neurons rather than glial cells. The myelin associated inhibitors have been demonstrated to promote NPC differentiation into glial lineage. Herein, to i...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Li X,Xiao Z,Han J,Chen L,Xiao H,Ma F,Hou X,Li X,Sun J,Ding W,Zhao Y,Chen B,Dai J

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this in vitro study was to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, the substantivity, and surface effects of the inclusion compound tetracycline: beta-cyclodextrin on bovine roots. The antimicrobial activity was assessed by dentine slabs which had been immersed in the inclusion complex in concentrations 8.0%, ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Pataro AL,Franco CF,Santos VR,Cortés ME,Sinisterra RD

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial catheterization is one of the most frequently performed inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the development countries. Complications may occur after any catheterization from inadequate hemostasis, particularly in the setting of aggressive anticoagulation. This study suggests that microcrystalli...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hoekstra A,Struszczyk H,Kivekäs O

更新日期：1998-08-01 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：:It is estimated that 4 to 5 million people are currently co-infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HIV/HCV co-infection is associated with unique health risks including increased hepatotoxicity of antiretrovirals, accelerated progression of HCV and liver diseases. The standard in...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang J,Mulvenon A,Makarov E,Wagoner J,Knibbe J,Kim JO,Osna N,Bronich TK,Poluektova LY

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Titanium (Ti) osseointegration is critical for the success of dental and orthopedic implants. Previous studies have shown that surface roughness at the micro- and submicro-scales promotes osseointegration by enhancing osteoblast differentiation and local factor production. Only relatively recently have the effects of ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gittens RA,McLachlan T,Olivares-Navarrete R,Cai Y,Berner S,Tannenbaum R,Schwartz Z,Sandhage KH,Boyan BD

更新日期：2011-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vaccination is an effective medical intervention for preventing disease. However, without an adjuvant, most subunit vaccines are poorly immunogenic. This work develops a bioinspired nanocomposite hyaluronic acid hydrogel system that incorporates N-trimethyl chitosan nanoparticles (TMC/NPs) that carry a model subunit v...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Korupalli C,Pan WY,Yeh CY,Chen PM,Mi FL,Tsai HW,Chang Y,Wei HJ,Sung HW

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An insulin delivery system that self-regulates blood glucose levels has the potential to limit hypoglycemic events and improve glycemic control. Glucose-responsive insulin delivery systems have been developed by coupling glucose oxidase with a stimuli-responsive biomaterial. However, the challenge of achieving desirab...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Volpatti LR,Facklam AL,Cortinas AB,Lu YC,Matranga MA,MacIsaac C,Hill MC,Langer R,Anderson DG

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple approach to the mechanical modulation of layer-by-layer (LbL) films is through manipulation of the film assembly. Here, we report results based on altering the salt concentration during film assembly and its effect on film rigidity. Based on changes in film rigidity, cell adhesion characteristics and transfec...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Blacklock J,Vetter A,Lankenau A,Oupický D,Möhwald H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00