Anticomplementary activity of dextran derivatives.

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：:Self-assembly is a prominent phenomenon observed in nature. Inspired by this thermodynamically favorable approach, several natural and synthetic materials have been investigated to develop functional systems for various biomedical applications, including drug delivery. Furthermore, layered self-assembled systems provi...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Sarode A,Annapragada A,Guo J,Mitragotri S

更新日期：2020-02-29 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to evaluate a novel microspheric vector for delivery of oligonucleotides (ODN) into dendritic cells (DC). A requirement of decoy-based modulation of transcriptional activities in DC is that the ODN would have to accumulate inside the cell. Using an ex vivo DC culture model, we demonstrate that...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kovacs JR,Zheng Y,Shen H,Meng WS

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There are few suitable techniques available to sterilize biodegradable polyester three-dimensional tissue engineering scaffolds because they are susceptible to degradation and/or morphological degeneration by high temperature and pressure. We used a novel polyllactide-co-glycolide) scaffold (Osteofoam) to determine th...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Holy CE,Cheng C,Davies JE,Shoichet MS

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gd3+-based contrast agents monopolize in the clinical MR imaging-based diagnosis of hepatic tumors, however, the inherent toxicity by the released Gd3+-ions triggered an urgent demand for safer alternatives. Here, we demonstrate hollow manganese silicate nanoparticles (HMS), which exert burst-release of Mn2+-ions by s...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kim JG,Jang MS,Kumari N,Choi JK,Im GH,Kwon T,Lee JH,Lee WJ,Lee IS

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the bioactivity of new chitosan-based multi-membrane hydrogel (MMH) architectures towards chondrocyte-like cells. The microstructure of the hydrogels constituting the membranes precludes any living cell penetration, whereas their lower scale architecture allows the protein diffusion. The biological beh...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Ladet SG,Tahiri K,Montembault AS,Domard AJ,Corvol MT

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The non-collagenous proteins of mature cortical rabbit bone and 3 wk old bone specimens formed in titanium implant bone harvest chambers, were separated by means of fine pressure liquid chromatography. It was found that a sufficient amount of bone could be obtained from five bone harvest chambers in five rabbits durin...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Lundgren T,Sennerby L

更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Metals and ceramics are commonly used in orthopaedics, dentistry and other load bearing applications. However, the use of ceramic matrix composites reinforced with biocompatible metals for heavy load-bearing hard tissue replacement applications has not previously been reported. In order to improve the reliability and ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bartolomé JF,Moya JS,Couceiro R,Gutiérrez-González CF,Guitián F,Martinez-Insua A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The widespread use of synthetic transvaginal polypropylene mesh for treating Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) has been curtailed due to serious adverse effects highlighted in 2008 and 2011 FDA warnings and subsequent legal action. We are developing new synthetic mesh to deliver endometrial mesenchymal stem cells (eMSC) to ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Emmerson S,Mukherjee S,Melendez-Munoz J,Cousins F,Edwards SL,Karjalainen P,Ng M,Tan KS,Darzi S,Bhakoo K,Rosamilia A,Werkmeister JA,Gargett CE

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In addition to unidirectional laminates and short fiber reinforcements for compression bone plate developments in the literature, we have proposed using a textile structure, i.e. braid preform, for this purpose. In the present paper, the influence of braiding angles and plate thicknesses on the bending performance of ...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Fujihara K,Huang ZM,Ramakrishna S,Satknanantham K,Hamada H

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Stem cell transplantation is a promising therapeutic strategy for acute or chronic ischemic cardiomyopathy. A major limitation to efficacy in cell transplantation is the low efficiency of retention and engraftment, due at least in part to significant early "wash-out" of cells from coronary blood flow and heart contrac...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Vandergriff AC,Hensley TM,Henry ET,Shen D,Anthony S,Zhang J,Cheng K

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of colloidal particles as drug carriers is closely related to their interaction with proteins and enzymes in different body fluids. In the present work, we analysed the interaction phenomenon between lysozyme (LZM), a positively charged enzyme that is highly concentrated in mucosas, and two different drug...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Calvo P,Vila-Jato JL,Alonso MJ

更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pore architecture in 3-D polymeric scaffoldings plays a critical role in tissue engineering as it provides the framework for the seeded cells to organize into a functioning tissue. In the present paper, we investigate the effect of freezing regime on the pore microstructure in 3-D alginate scaffolds, fabricated by...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Zmora S,Glicklis R,Cohen S

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adoptive cell transfer of targeted chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells has emerged as a highly promising cancer therapy. The pharmacodynamic action or CAR T cells is closely related to their pharmacokinetic profile; because of this as well as the risk of non-specific action, it is important to monitor their biodis...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Harmsen S,Medine EI,Moroz M,Nurili F,Lobo J,Dong Y,Turkekul M,Pillarsetty NVK,Ting R,Ponomarev V,Akin O,Aras O

更新日期：2020-12-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO) possesses various functions in cardiovascular diseases; however, due to an extremely short half-life and low bioavailability, its therapeutic application is limited. In inflamed tissues, overproduced reactive oxygen species (ROS) rapidly react with the endogenous NO, reducing its bioavailability. Her...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Vong LB,Bui TQ,Tomita T,Sakamoto H,Hiramatsu Y,Nagasaki Y

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Translation of micelles from the laboratory to the clinic is limited by a poor understanding of their in vivo fate following administration. In this paper, we establish a robust approach to real-time monitoring of the in vivo stability of micelles using Förster Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET). This characterization m...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Morton SW,Zhao X,Quadir MA,Hammond PT

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Normal functioning of articulating tissues is required for many physiological processes occurring across length scales from the molecular to whole organism. Lubricating biopolymers are present natively on tissue surfaces at various sites of biological articulation, including eyelid, mouth, and synovial joints. The ran...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Cooper BG,Catalina Bordeianu,Nazarian A,Snyder BD,Grinstaff MW

更新日期：2018-10-01 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：:There is a great clinical need for tissue engineered blood vessels that could be used to replace or bypass damaged arteries. The success of such grafts will depend strongly on their ability to mimic the cellular and matrix organization found in native arteries, but currently available cell scaffolds such as electrospu...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： McClendon MT,Stupp SI

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A UV-hardening lacquer material based on polyurethane, used in Philips compact disc lens systems, was tested as suitable material for low-cost intraocular lenses (IOLs). A slightly changed composition (code number I-0.5A) came out as the best and was subsequently tested, with reference to poly(methyl methacrylate) (PM...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jongebloed WL,van der Veen G,Kalicharan D,van Andel MV,Bartman G,Worst JG

更新日期：1994-08-01 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：:Natural materials exhibit anisotropy with variations in soluble factors, cell distribution, and matrix properties. The ability to recreate the heterogeneity of the natural materials is a major challenge for investigating cell-material interactions and for developing biomimetic materials. Here we present a generic flui...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Du Y,Hancock MJ,He J,Villa-Uribe JL,Wang B,Cropek DM,Khademhosseini A

更新日期：2010-03-01 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：:Menisci are one of the most commonly injured parts of the knee with a limited healing potential. This study focuses on fabrication and characterization of biomimetic surfaces for meniscal tissue engineering. To achieve this, a combination of hyaluronic acid/chitosan (HA/CH) mutilayers with covalently immobilized major...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Tan GK,Dinnes DL,Butler LN,Cooper-White JJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 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：:A PCL/hydrogel construct that would mimic the structural organization, biochemistry and anatomy of meniscus was engineered. The compressive (380 ± 40 kPa) and tensile modulus (18.2 ± 0.9 MPa) of the PCL scaffolds were increased significantly when constructs were printed with a shifted design and circumferential strand...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Bahcecioglu G,Bilgen B,Hasirci N,Hasirci V

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Topographic features can modulate cell behaviours such as proliferation, migration, differentiation and apoptosis. Biochemical mechanotransduction implies the conversion of mechanical forces (e.g. changes in cell spreading and morphology from changing surface topography) into biochemical signal via biomolecules. Still...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Kantawong F,Burgess KE,Jayawardena K,Hart A,Burchmore RJ,Gadegaard N,Oreffo RO,Dalby MJ

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biological heart prostheses present medium and long-term problems, owing to progressive deterioration and calcification of the tissue. To study the latter problem, we compared the effectiveness of anticalcification treatments in calf pericardium samples implanted into female Wistar rats after the following procedures:...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Jorge-Herrero E,Gutiérrez MP,Castillo-Olivares JL

更新日期：1991-03-01 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：:IR-780 iodide is a near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence dye with higher and more stable fluorescence intensity than clinically applied dye indocyanine green (ICG). Meanwhile, IR-780 can be utilized in photothermal therapy with laser irradiation. IR-780 is an important theranostic agent but its lipophilicity limited its ap...

journal_title：Biomaterials

authors： Yue C,Liu P,Zheng M,Zhao P,Wang Y,Ma Y,Cai L

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00