Nuclear localization signal-enhanced RNA interference of EZH2 and Oct4 in the eradication of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma-derived cancer stem cells.

abstract：:A number of phase separation pHEMA sponge hydrogels have been prepared based on variations in monomer contents, concentration of cross-linking agent, solvent mixture and temperature of polymerization. The loading levels and release profiles of the anti-inflammatory drug prednisolone were examined for each of the pHEMA...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lou X,Munro S,Wang S

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The adhesion and growth of cells on silicon dioxide substrata are analysed. The adhesion of human red blood cells to silicon dioxide layers of different depth and doping compares well with that to glass. Rat pheochromocytoma cells also grow on the same substrata. The adhesion of these two biological systems is charact...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Grattarola M,Tedesco M,Cambiaso A,Perlo G,Giannetti G,Sanguineti A

更新日期：1988-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Poly(epsilon-caprolactone) (PCL)/continuous bioglass fibre composite was prepared using the monomer transfer moulding technique coupled with a surface initiated polymerisation. The bioglass fibres were surface treated with an amine ended silane in order to initiate polymerisation of epsilon-caprolactone from the fibre...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jiang G,Evans ME,Jones IA,Rudd CD,Scotchford CA,Walker GS

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Particle-based vaccine delivery systems are under exploration to enhance antigen-specific immunity against safe but poorly immunogenic polypeptide antigens. Chitosan is a promising biomaterial for antigen encapsulation and delivery due to its ability to form nano- and microparticles in mild aqueous conditions thus pre...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Koppolu B,Zaharoff DA

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adipose tissue engineering offers a promising alternative to the current breast reconstruction options. Here we investigated patient-specific breast scaffolds fabricated from poly(d,l)-lactide polymer with pore sizes>1 mm for their potential in long-term sustained regeneration of high volume adipose tissue. An optimis...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chhaya MP,Melchels FP,Holzapfel BM,Baldwin JG,Hutmacher DW

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The poor biocompatibility of metallic coronary stents which leads to un-satisfying restenosis rates is mainly caused by contact activation of blood cells, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells. Mimicking a metal surface with a biocompatible coating that actively suppresses mechanisms leading to restenosis may over...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lahann J,Klee D,Pluester W,Hoecker H

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To develop artificial materials for prolonged use in the vascular system, the complicated process of surface-induced thrombosis needs to be better understood. Steroidal hormones have a profound role in thrombosis and haemostasis, although adequate studies are not available to demonstrate their part in the thromboembol...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sharma CP,Chandy T

更新日期：1989-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A silicone-based prepolymer was used as the major component for the fabrication of novel ocular devices. Gentamicin sulphate was used as a probe drug, due to its high aqueous solubility and widespread application. Mechanical properties of films containing the drug before and after gamma sterilization and exposure to h...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bawa R,Nandu M

更新日期：1990-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The superelastic nature of bones requires matching biomechanical properties from the ideal artificial biomedical implants in order to provide smooth load transfer and foster the growth of new bone tissues. In this work, we determine the biomechanical characteristics of porous NiTi implants and investigate bone ingrowt...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Liu X,Wu S,Yeung KW,Chan YL,Hu T,Xu Z,Liu X,Chung JC,Cheung KM,Chu PK

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A method to fabricate porous, biodegradable conduits using a combined injection molding, thermally induced phase transition technique was developed which produced conduits with dimensionally toleranced, longitudinally aligned channels. The geometry of the channels was designed to approximate the architecture of periph...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sundback C,Hadlock T,Cheney M,Vacanti J

更新日期：2003-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need for new therapeutic strategies to treat bone defects caused by trauma, disease or tissue loss. Injectable systems for cell transplantation have the advantage of allowing the use of minimally invasive surgical procedures, and thus for less discomfort to patients. In the present study, it is hypothesized...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Evangelista MB,Hsiong SX,Fernandes R,Sampaio P,Kong HJ,Barrias CC,Salema R,Barbosa MA,Mooney DJ,Granja PL

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Combination therapy is usually considered as a promising strategy owing to its advantages such as reduced doses, minimized side effects and improved therapeutic efficiency in a variety of diseases including diabetes. Here we synthesized a new highly intracellular stimuli-sensitive chitosan-graft-metformin (CS-MET) pro...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang FZ,Xie ZS,Xing L,Zhang BF,Zhang JL,Cui PF,Qiao JB,Shi K,Cho CS,Cho MH,Xu X,Li P,Jiang HL

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present here an easy method to modify the surface chemistry of polymeric microcapsules of perfluorooctyl bromide used as ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs). Capsules were obtained by a solvent emulsification-evaporation process with phospholipids incorporated in the organic phase before emulsification. Several phosp...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Díaz-López R,Tsapis N,Libong D,Chaminade P,Connan C,Chehimi MM,Berti R,Taulier N,Urbach W,Nicolas V,Fattal E

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) was optically monitored using ROS-sensitive gold nanoprobes in response to an exposure of nanoparticles (NPs). Fluorescent dye-labeled hyaluronic acid was grafted onto the surface of gold nanoparticles (HF-AuNPs) for imaging intracellular ROS. The ultrasens...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lee K,Lee H,Lee KW,Park TG

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Currently available drug-eluting stents (DES) use polymers for coating and releasing drugs. Increasing evidence suggests that inflammatory and hypersensitive reactions are caused by such polymer coatings. This study focused on developing new techniques for delivering drugs directly from metal implant surfaces. Hydroxy...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Mani G,Johnson DM,Marton D,Feldman MD,Patel D,Ayon AA,Agrawal CM

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Highly crosslinked UHMWPEs have demonstrated improved in vitro wear properties; however, there is concern regarding loss of fracture resistance and ductility. The goals of this study were to evaluate the micromechanisms of failure under uniaxial tension and to determine the effect of gamma radiation-induced crosslinki...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gencur SJ,Rimnac CM,Kurtz SM

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current synthetic vascular grafts possess a significant mechanical mismatch compared to the native vasculature and do not permit endothelialization; both of these deficiencies contribute to the relatively high rate of failure of many synthetic grafts. In this communication, we report the modification of polyurethane (...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chuang TW,Masters KS

更新日期：2009-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) isolated from rabbit aorta and immortalised A7r5 cells were cultured on conducting polypyrrole (PPy) substrates and were subjected to a 50muA sinusoidal electrical stimulation at 0.05, 5 and 500 Hz. These substrates were doped with hyaluronic acid and coated with collagen IV follow...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Rowlands AS,Cooper-White JJ

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graphene oxide (GO) immunotoxicity is not clarified well up to date. Herein we reported the effects of GOs with and without polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) coating on human immune cells such as dendritic cells (DCs), T lymphocytes and macrophages. Human immune cells such as dendritic cells (DCs), T lymphocytes and macropha...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhi X,Fang H,Bao C,Shen G,Zhang J,Wang K,Guo S,Wan T,Cui D

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polycaprolactone (PCL) membrane was modified by grafting copolymerization of methacrylic acid (MAA) initiated under UV light. The covalent immobilization of gelatin on PCL-g-PMAA surface was consequently performed by using condensing agent, 1-ethyl-3-(3-dimethylamino propyl) carbodiimide hydrochloride. The occurrence ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhu Y,Gao C,Shen J

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tubular vessels for tissue engineering are typically fabricated using a molding, dipping, or electrospinning technique. While these techniques provide some control over inner and outer diameters of the tube, they lack the ability to align the polymers or fibers of interest throughout the tube. This is an important asp...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lovett ML,Cannizzaro CM,Vunjak-Novakovic G,Kaplan DL

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clinically used contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suffer by the lack of specificity; short circulation time; and insufficient relaxivity. Here, a one-step combinatorial approach is described for the synthesis of magnetic lipid-polymer (hybrid) nanoparticles (MHNPs) encapsulating 5 nm ultra-small sup...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Aryal S,Key J,Stigliano C,Ananta JS,Zhong M,Decuzzi P

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High sensitivity at ultra-high field (UHF) and sufficient potential to penetrate the brain are the most desirable characteristics in the development of contrast agents (CAs) for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). However, incorporating such qualities into a single nanocarrier is challenging. Herein, we report a new str...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim HK,Baek AR,Choi G,Lee JJ,Yang JU,Jung H,Lee T,Kim D,Kim M,Cho A,Lee GH,Chang Y

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report here the development of a chitosan/beta-glycerophosphate(Ch/beta-GP) thermo-sensitive gel to deliver ellagic acid (EA) for cancer treatment. The properties of the Ch/beta-GP gels were characterized regarding chemical structure, surface morphology, and viscoelasticity. In vitro EA release rate from the EA loa...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim S,Nishimoto SK,Bumgardner JD,Haggard WO,Gaber MW,Yang Y

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia, as an inevitable characteristic of solid tumors, has been regarded as a noticeably causative factor to therapeutic resistance and metastatic variants. Exploring novel theranostics to realize the accurate diagnosis of hypoxia and the simultaneous implementation of effective therapy is a promising prospect for ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Song R,Zhang M,Liu Y,Cui Z,Zhang H,Tang Z,Chen X,Wu H,Yao Z,He M,Bu W

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Scanning electron microscopy has been used to study the interface between implants of pure metals and the muscular tissue of rats. Several problems arise in the interpretation of the observations made, due to the potential for disruption to the tissue and the exacerbation of any corrosion that may have occurred in viv...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： McNamara A,Williams DF

更新日期：1982-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plaque-induced lesions can produce peri-implant bone loss with ultimate implant loss. Although the peri-implant tissues seem to be more resistant than the periodontal ones to plaque and calculus, they can produce a more extensive spread of the infection to the deeper tissues around implants. The case of a 45-year-old ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Piattelli A,Cosci F,Scarano A,Trisi P

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper we describe the mechanical and biological features of a thermosetting polyester synthesized from glycerol and dodecanedioic acid named Poly-Glycerol-Dodecanoate (PGD). This polymer shows a glass transition temperature (T(g)) around 32 degrees C, and this accounts for its mechanical properties. At room te...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Migneco F,Huang YC,Birla RK,Hollister SJ

更新日期：2009-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hydrogels, chemically cross-linked or physically entangled, have found a number of applications as novel delivery vehicles of drugs and cells. However, the narrow ranges of degradation rates and mechanical strength currently available from many hydrogels limits their applications. We have hypothesized that utilization...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lee KY,Bouhadir KH,Mooney DJ

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Keratins are a family of structural proteins that can be isolated from a variety of tissues. "Soft" keratins are cytoskeletal elements found in epithelial tissues while protective tissues such as nails, hooves, and hair are composed of "hard" keratins. Hard keratins have been the subject of biomaterials investigations...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hill P,Brantley H,Van Dyke M

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00