pH-sensitive pullulan-based nanoparticle carrier of methotrexate and combretastatin A4 for the combination therapy against hepatocellular carcinoma.

abstract：:This study was undertaken to investigate the relative importance of a hydroxyapatite (HA) coating and the macrotexture of titanium implants to the quality of bony ingrowth and fixation. Various types of titanium cylinders were implanted into the cancellous bone of the intercondylar region of the distal femur of the do...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hayashi K,Mashima T,Uenoyama K

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Si, Mg-substituted hydroxyapatites, alone and co-substituted, have been prepared to obtain biomaterials having an improved biocompatibility. From FT-IR, XRD and ICP analyses, it was confirmed that single phases of hydroxyapatite substituted by Si alone or co-substituted by Si, Mg. The XRD data indicated the absence of...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim SR,Lee JH,Kim YT,Riu DH,Jung SJ,Lee YJ,Chung SC,Kim YH

更新日期：2003-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Control of the precise location and extent of cellular attachment and proliferation, and of tissue outgrowth is important in a number of biomedical applications, including biomaterials and tissue engineered medical devices. Here we describe a method to control and direct the location and define boundaries of tissue gr...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Thissen H,Johnson G,Hartley PG,Kingshott P,Griesser HJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The conventional biomimetic apatite coating process can be accelerated by immersing substrates into concentrated simulated body fluid (5 x SBF) at 37 degrees C to form an initial coating of apatite precursor spheres, and transform the precursors into plate-like apatite structures. Depending on processing parameters, d...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Chou YF,Huang W,Dunn JC,Miller TA,Wu BM

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonates with congenital diaphragmatic hernia often require surgical defect closure with a patch. Alternatives to native diaphragmatic tissue are critically needed for this paediatric surgery. The clinical efficacy of mesh patches is limited by complications associated with residual foreign material and by hernia recu...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zhang XY,Yanagi Y,Sheng Z,Nagata K,Nakayama K,Taguchi T

更新日期：2018-06-01 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：:Amorphous carbon films have attracted much attention recently due to their good biocompatibility. Diamond-like carbon (DLC), one form of amorphous carbon that is widely used in many kinds of industries, has been proposed for use in blood contacting medical devices. However, the blood coagulation mechanism on DLC in a ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yang P,Huang N,Leng YX,Chen JY,Fu RK,Kwok SC,Leng Y,Chu PK

更新日期：2003-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report a novel silk-gold nanocomposite based nerve conduit successfully tested in a neurotmesis grade sciatic nerve injury model in rats over a period of eighteen months. The conduit was fabricated by adsorbing gold nanoparticles onto silk fibres and transforming them into a nanocomposite sheet by electrospinning w...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Das S,Sharma M,Saharia D,Sarma KK,Sarma MG,Borthakur BB,Bora U

更新日期：2015-09-01 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：:The phenomenon of light-induced cell detachment is reported. Mouse calvaria-derived, pre-osteoblastic (MC3T3-E1) cells were cultured on a TiO(2) nanodot-coated quartz substrate. After 20 min of UV365 illumination, over 90% of the cells would detach from the surface. Moreover, intact cell sheets could be obtained in th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Hong Y,Yu M,Weng W,Cheng K,Wang H,Lin J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in orthopedic prosthesis can be oxidized during sterilization processes such as gamma-ray irradiation. Oxidation alters UHMWPE structure and mechanical properties and it has been suggested that this alteration is the first step in the loosening process. Direct eff...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Renò F,Bracco P,Costa L,Cannas M

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gelatin and dextran were blended and crosslinked to form enzymatically degradable interpenetrating polymeric networks (IPNs) as materials for degradable implants. Several crosslinking methods were investigated including treatment with glyceraldehyde, thermal hardening, and chelation of dextran by divalent metal cation...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kosmala JD,Henthorn DB,Brannon-Peppas L

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thermosensitive hydrogels based on poly(γ-ethyl-L-glutamate)-poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(γ-ethyl-L-glutamate) triblock copolymers (PELG-PEG-PELG) were prepared for localized and sustained delivery of anticancer drugs. The polypeptide-based hydrogels showed much lower critical gelation concentration than the traditional...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Cheng Y,He C,Ding J,Xiao C,Zhuang X,Chen X

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A liposomal system with surface lactoferrin (Lf) was developed for delivering neuron growth factor (NGF) across the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and improving the viability of neuron-like SK-N-MC cells with deposited β-amyloid peptide (Aβ). The Lf-grafted liposomes carrying NGF (Lf/NGF-liposomes) were applied to a monola...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kuo YC,Wang CT

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Frequent outbreaks and the rapid global spread of infectious diseases have increased the urgent need for massive vaccination especially in countries with limited resources. Intranasal vaccination facilitates the mass vaccination via needle-free delivery of vaccine through nasal mucosal surfaces. Inspired by the strong...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Wang X,Yang D,Li S,Xu X,Qin CF,Tang R

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work assesses the potential of three-dimensional porous titanium scaffolds produced by a novel powder metallurgy process for applications in bone engineering through in vitro experimentation. Mouse MC3T3-E1 pre-osteoblasts were used to investigate the proliferation (DNA content), differentiation (alkaline ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： St-Pierre JP,Gauthier M,Lefebvre LP,Tabrizian M

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exploring the interactions between the immune system and nanomaterials (NMs) is critical for designing effective and safe NMs, but large knowledge gaps remain to be filled prior to clinical applications (e.g., immunotherapy). The lack of databases on interactions between the immune system and NMs affects the discovery...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Feng R,Yu F,Xu J,Hu X

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of electric fields in biological tissues has led to efforts in developing technologies utilizing electrical stimulation for therapeutic applications. Native tissues, such as cartilage and bone, exhibit piezoelectric behavior, wherein electrical activity can be generated due to mechanical deformation. Yet...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Damaraju SM,Shen Y,Elele E,Khusid B,Eshghinejad A,Li J,Jaffe M,Arinzeh TL

更新日期：2017-12-01 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：:The objective of this study was to develop radiopaque iodinated emulsions for use as CT blood pool contrast agents. Three hydrophobic iodinated oils were synthesized based on the 2,3,5-triiodobenzoate moiety and formulated into emulsions using either phospholipids or amphiphilic polymers, i.e. Pluronic F68 and poly(bu...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： de Vries A,Custers E,Lub J,van den Bosch S,Nicolay K,Grüll H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Complement activation by polymeric gene and drug delivery systems has been overlooked in the past. As more reports appear in the literature concerning immunogenicity of polymers and their impact on gene expression patterns, it is important to address possible immune side effects of polymers, namely complement activati...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Merkel OM,Urbanics R,Bedocs P,Rozsnyay Z,Rosivall L,Toth M,Kissel T,Szebeni J

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to investigate the chemical influence of chemo-mechanical caries removal (CMCR) on surface topography of dental ceramic materials. Thirty samples of three different types of ceramics (Vita Omega, Vita Alpha, and Procera AllTitan) were manufactured and used. With an optical profilometer, d...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Arvidsson A,Milleding P,Wennerberg A

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial cells derived from the bovine pulmonary artery (line CPAE, CCL 209, American Tissue Culture Collection, Rockville, MD, USA) were cultured on pristine or fluorine ion-irradiated polystyrene (5 x 10(12) or 5 x 10(14) F ions/cm2, 150 keV). At 24-h post-seeding interval, the number of cells which adhered to th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bacáková L,Mares V,Lisá V,Svorcík V

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To enable the synthesis of hydrogels containing microporosity, a family of pore generating additives (porogens) were synthesized from poly(ethylene glycols) (PEGs) with different molecular weights using naphthyl acetic acid. The products formed were characterized by UV-vis, differential scanning calorimetry and soluti...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Badiger MV,McNeill ME,Graham NB

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The currently available surgical options to repair the diaphragm are associated with significant risks of defect recurrence, lack of growth potential and restored functionality. A tissue engineered diaphragm has the potential to improve surgical outcomes for patients with congenital or acquired disorders. Here we show...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Gubareva EA,Sjöqvist S,Gilevich IV,Sotnichenko AS,Kuevda EV,Lim ML,Feliu N,Lemon G,Danilenko KA,Nakokhov RZ,Gumenyuk IS,Grigoriev TE,Krasheninnikov SV,Pokhotko AG,Basov AA,Dzhimak SS,Gustafsson Y,Bautista G,Beltrán Ro

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The synthesis of a new potential anti-thrombogenic polymer is described. Limited halogenation of an aryloxy-substituted polyphosphazene, followed by quaternization with triethylamine yielded a polymer capable of forming polyelectrolyte complexes with sodium heparin. The results of preliminary clotting tests with bovin...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Neenan TX,Allcock HR

更新日期：1982-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To minimize the cytotoxicity of poly (2-(dimethylamino) ethyl methacrylate) (PDMAEMA) as a gene delivery vector, we synthesized PEGylated PDMAEMA by atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). Here we report its effects on transfection efficiency in vitro delivered with a GFP expression plasmid and immunogenicity in ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Qiao Y,Huang Y,Qiu C,Yue X,Deng L,Wan Y,Xing J,Zhang C,Yuan S,Dong A,Xu J

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:Tissue engineering therapies targeted at nerve regeneration in spinal cord injuries (SCI) have broad social and economic benefits to the American population. Due to the complicated pathophysiology of SCI, there are very few options available for functional regeneration of the spinal column. Nanotechnology offers inter...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bechara SL,Judson A,Popat KC

更新日期：2010-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple route for synthesizing nano-sized beta-tricalcium phosphate (beta-TCP) at room temperature has been developed in methanol solvent. The phase evolution from CaHPO4, intermediate amorphous calcium phosphate (ACP) phases (including ACP1 and ACP2 with different structures) to final beta-TCP with increasing aging ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bow JS,Liou SC,Chen SY

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00