Differentiation pattern of Vero cells cultured on poly(L-lactic acid)/poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-hydroxyvalerate) blends.

abstract：:The developments in apheresis techniques and their clinical applications world-wide are technologically driven. In the past, apheresis survey statistics have high-lighted both the differences by region in clinical practice and in the types of technologies utilized. Such differences have provided a basis for the scient...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Malchesky PS,Bambauer R,Horiuchi T,Kaplan A,Sakurada Y,Samuelsson G

更新日期：1995-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper describes a new miniaturized implantable bladder controller that is composed of 4 main parts: a volume monitoring device based on the tomography approach, a fully programmable miniaturized central processor and stimulator, a bidirectional data and power link, and an external controller. The proposed system ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sawan M,Arabi K,Provost B

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypotension is an uncommon complication of procedures involving extracorporeal circulation, including plasmapheresis. From November 1993 to March 1999, we treated 139 patients who underwent a total of 1,137 sessions of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFP). Hypotension was defined as a systolic blood pressure (BP) < ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yeh JH,Chiu HC

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have studied the cardiac beat synchronization (CBS) control for a rotary blood pump (RBP) and revealed that it can promote pulsatility and reduce cardiac load. Besides, patients with LVAD support sometimes suffer from aortic and mitral regurgitation (AR and MR). A control method for the RBP should be validated in w...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ogawa D,Kobayashi S,Yamazaki K,Motomura T,Nishimura T,Shimamura J,Tsukiya T,Mizuno T,Takewa Y,Tatsumi E,Nishinaka T

更新日期：2020-08-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Wall shear stress on the pump casing cover was measured using a surface-mounted hot-film sensor. In addition, the shear stress distribution in the pump was qualitatively investigated by means of oil-film visualization. The characteristics of shear stress in the pump are discussed, including the results on the oil-film...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mizunuma H,Nakajima R

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report on 10 patients with acute renal involvement in Hantaan virus infection observed at the Department of Nephrology, Faculty of Medicine, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia, during a period of 3 years (October 1987-July 1990). Eight patients were male and 2 were female, aged 37.5 +/- 4.8 years. The diagnosis of Hanta...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Polenaković M,Grcevska L,Gerasimovska-Tanevska V,Oncevski A,Dzikova S,Cakalaroski K,Masin G

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multi-compartment capillary membrane culture model with independently perfused three-dimensionally woven capillaries was developed for immobilization of hepatocytes in bioreactors. This enables spatial restructuring of cells and enhanced mass transfer performance with more efficient oxygenation and metabolite exchan...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gerlach J,Schnoy N,Smith MD,Neuhaus P

更新日期：1994-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The principle of a patient-specific immunoadsorber (PsIA) is demonstrated. Studies with model systems (HSA/anti-HSA) on immobilization, stability, and leakage form the basis for the presented fast-performance liquid chromatography (FPLC) and batch experiments, which were conducted using two different protein A adsorbe...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Kunkel S,Holtz M,Grossjohann B,Schuett W,Klinkmann H,Kong D,Yamada R,Kimura H,Matic GB,Ramlow W,Boeden HF

更新日期：2002-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous and intermittent high shear were loaded to red blood cells in a cone and a plate rheoscope. The mechanical damage to red cells was compared for continuous and intermittent shear. The intermittent shear was achieved by alternately starting and stopping shear repeatedly. In the case of intermittent shear load...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mizunuma H,Sakai S

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Different methods are used, clinically and experimentally, to assist severely impaired heart function by means of skeletal muscle. The efficiency of these methods is restricted by skeletal muscle losing strength after transpositioning and during conditioning and not being sufficiently resistant to fatigue. This is mai...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lanmüller H,Sauermann S,Unger E,Schnetz G,Mayr W,Bijak M,Girsch W

更新日期：1999-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although effects of biochemical modulation of stem cells have been widely investigated, only recent advances have been made in the identification of mechanical conditioning on cell signaling pathways. Experimental investigations quantifying the micromechanical environment of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are challengi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ghaemi RV,Vahidi B,Sabour MH,Haghighipour N,Alihemmati Z

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This work presents results of preliminary studies concerning application of magnetic bearing in a ventricular assist device (VAD) being developed by Dante Pazzanese Institute of Cardiology-IDPC (São Paulo, Brazil). The VAD-IDPC has a novel architecture that distinguishes from other known VADs. In this, the rotor has a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Horikawa O,de Andrade AJ,da Silva I,Bock EG

更新日期：2008-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Continuous hemodiafiltration (CHDF) has been performed for the treatment of severe acute pancreatitis. Phospholipase A2 (PLA2) is one of the important mediators which exacerbate acute pancreatitis, but whether PLA2 can be removed by CHDF is unclear. In this study, the kinetics of group IB and group IIA PLA2 was examin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Suzuki M,Okahisa T,Sogabe M,Iwaki H,Okita Y,Ohnishi Y,Ito S

更新日期：2007-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the efficacy of multiarterial bypass in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in dialysis patients. Eighty dialysis patients who underwent CABG were divided into 2 groups. Group A consisted of 38 patients in whom the left internal thoracic artery and additional saphenous vein graft (SVG) had been ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nakayama Y,Sakata R,Ura M

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The E4T is a totally implantable total artificial heart (TAH) resulting from many years of research work at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) and Nimbus, Inc. It consists of four implanted subsystems: the pumping unit, the variable volume device, the transcutaneous transformer, and the internal battery. The pumpin...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Smith WA,Hete BF,Kiraly RJ,Fujimoto LK,Jacobs GB,Ishikawa M,Butler K,Nosé Y

更新日期：1988-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the relationship of certain clinical variables (including bradykinin [BK] release and dialysis membrane) to initial mean arterial pressure (MAP) reduction in 47 patients requiring continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) in an intensive care unit. The pretreatment MAP was 84 +/- 14 mm Hg for the group a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Stoves J,Goode NP,Visvanathan R,Jones CH,Shires M,Will EJ,Davison AM

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monoclonal antibodies for targeting cytotoxic conjugates to tumor cells are currently being evaluated together with extracorporeal affinity adsorption. The aim of the adsorption was to reduce undesired side effects in normal organs and to increase the tumor-to-normal tissue ratios. This technique is also applicable to...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Mårtensson L,Nilsson R,Sjögren HO,Strand SE,Tennvall J

更新日期：2007-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In bioartificial pancreatic systems, isolated islets of Langerhans are protected against immune rejection by an artificial membrane, permeable to glucose and insulin, but not to immunoglobulins and lymphocytes. Some of these devices, referred to as vascular systems, are set up to be connected to a vascular site in the...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Lepeintre J,Briandet H,Moussy F,Chicheportiche D,Darquy S,Rouchette J,Imbaud P,Duron JJ,Reach G

更新日期：1990-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inverse ratio ventilation (IRV) is a ventilatory technique that uses an inspiratory to expiratory ratio (I:E) greater than 1:1. We studied the effects of mechanical ventilation with an I:E of 1:3, 1:1, and 2:1 on arterial oxygenation in 10 patients with sepsis-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). At ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Okamoto K,Kukita I,Hamaguchi M,Kikuta K,Matsuda K,Motoyama T

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrolyzed water accelerated the healing of full-thickness cutaneous wounds in rats, but only anode chamber water (acid pH or neutralized) was effective. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl), also produced by electrolysis, was ineffective, suggesting that these types of electrolyzed water enhance wound healing by a mechanism un...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yahagi N,Kono M,Kitahara M,Ohmura A,Sumita O,Hashimoto T,Hori K,Ning-Juan C,Woodson P,Kubota S,Murakami A,Takamoto S

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the development of a totally implantable ventricular assist system (VAS), we have been developing the vibrating flow pump (VFP), which can generate oscillated blood flow with a relative high frequency (10-50 Hz) for a totally implantable system. In this study, the effects of left ventricular assistance with this u...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nitta S,Yambe T,Kobayashi S,Hashimoto H,Yoshizawa M,Mastuki H,Tabayashi K,Takeda H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The PI3K/Akt signaling pathway has been implicated in playing an important role in platelet activation during hemostasis and thrombosis involving platelet-matrix interaction and platelet aggregation. Its role in non-physiological shear stress (NPSS)-induced platelet activation relevant to high-shear blood contacting m...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Chen Z,Li T,Kareem K,Tran D,Griffith BP,Wu ZJ

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Progress in the techniques for surgical implantation of the artificial heart has progressed in parallel with the technology and design of the prosthesis. In the author's first experience with total artificial heart (TAH) implantation (1968) a trans-sternal split was used opening the sixth intercostal space on the righ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Olsen DB,Fukumasu H,Kolff J,Nakagaki M,Finch LR,Kolff WJ

更新日期：1977-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this proof of principle study, we investigated the effectiveness and safety of hemodynamic support with the Intra-Ventricular Membrane Pump (IVMP). The IVMP was implanted into the apex of the left ventricle. Hemodynamic assessment was performed in six ex vivo beating porcine hearts (PhysioHeart platform). The cardi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： van Dort DIM,Thannhauser J,Gommans FDH,Ten Cate TJ,Duncker DJ,Suryapranata H,Morshuis WJ,Geuzebroek GSC

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microcapsule suspension, a substitute for animal blood in hemolysis tests, has been developed for evaluation of the absolute hemolytic properties of circulatory artificial organs. The microcapsule suspension was made by dispersing microcapsule slurry into an ethylene glycol sodium chloride solution. The microcapsule...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Maruyama O,Yamane T,Tsunemoto N,Nishida M,Tsutsui T,Jikuya T

更新日期：1999-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcatheter aortic valve (TAV) replacement has become a viable alternative to surgery for high and intermediate risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. This technology may extend to the younger and lower risk patients. In this population, long-term durability of the TAV is key. Increased leaflet mechanical stress...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Stanová V,Zenses AS,Thollon L,Kadem L,Barragan P,Rieu R,Pibarot P

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The VentrAssist pump has no shaft or seal, and the device is unique in design because the rotor is suspended passively by hydrodynamic forces, and urging is accomplished by an integrated direct current motor rotor that also acts as the pump impeller. This device has led to many challenges in its fluidic design, namely...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tansley G,Vidakovic S,Reizes J

更新日期：2000-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) requirement in infants presents a unique challenge because of the large prime volume-to-blood volume ratio. Packed red blood cells (PRBCs) tend to deteriorate with long-term storage owing to their unphysiological composition and osmolality. Given that blood priming is inevitable in neonate...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Gholampour Dehaki M,Niknam S,Bakhshandeh H,Azarfarin R

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aseptic joint loosening is a key factor that reduces the life span of arthroplasty. There are currently few effective treatments for joint loosening except surgical revision. We explored the inhibitory effects of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha-targeted small interfering RNA (siRNA) on particle-induced inflammatory ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Qin CQ,Ding Y,Huang DS,Xu J,Ma RF,Huang JB

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical settings, no method has been established to examine the fatigue of a latissimus dorsi muscle (LDM) preconditioned for cardiomyoplasty. We examined the feasibility of measuring muscle stiffness (tactile stiffness) to evaluate muscle fatigue in situ using our tactile sensor. We stimulated canine LDM with bur...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Inaba H,Miyaji K,Kaneko Y,Ohtsuka T,Ezure M,Tambara K,Takamoto S,Omata S

更新日期：2000-10-01 00:00:00