Evaluation of chitosan-alginate-hyaluronate complexes modified by an RGD-containing protein as tissue-engineering scaffolds for cartilage regeneration.

abstract：:With the goal of investigating artificial proprioception elicited by electrical stimulation, we have developed a tactile phi phenomenon-based stimulator. This two-channel microprocessed pulse amplitude modulation system generates two different envelope waveforms (triangular and elliptical) and allows programming and v...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Nohama P,Lopes AV,Cliquet Júnior A

更新日期：1995-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vitro cardiovascular device performance evaluation in a mock circulation loop (MCL) is a necessary step prior to in vivo testing. A MCL that accurately represents the physiology of the cardiovascular system accelerates the assessment of the device's ability to treat pathological conditions. To serve this purpose, a...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Timms DL,Gregory SD,Greatrex NA,Pearcy MJ,Fraser JF,Steinseifer U

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental studies on the effects of scaling on the performance of centrifugal blood pumps were conducted in a closed-loop test rig. For the prototype, eight different impellers of the same outer diameter of 25 mm were tested at 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 revolutions per minute (rpm) using blood analog as fluid medium....

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Wong YW,Chan WK,Yu SC,Chua LP

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is increasing evidence showing that adult stem cells are useful for tissue regeneration. Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are self-renewing and are potent in differentiating into multiple cells and tissues. To investigate the practicability of repairing burn wounds with tissue-engineered (TE) skin combi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Liu P,Deng Z,Han S,Liu T,Wen N,Lu W,Geng X,Huang S,Jin Y

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To elucidate the precise mechanism of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), serum hyaluronic acid (HA), interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) were measured in 71 chronic hemodialysis patients with or without CTS and/or shoulder pain. Patients were divided into two gr...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Takasu S,Takatsu S,Kunitomo K,Kokumai Y

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Most bioartificial liver support systems are based on hollow fiber capillaries within modified dialysis cartridges or more sophisticated bioreactor constructions. Due to their design microscopic follow-up of reorganization and growth of tissue between the hollow fibers is not possible. The SlideReactor is a simple hol...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Sauer IM,Schwartlander R,Schmid J,Efimova E,Vondran FW,Kehr D,Pless G,Spinelli A,Brandenburg B,Hildt E,Neuhaus P

更新日期：2005-03-01 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：: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：:The quality control of bicarbonate hemodialysis requires the determination of TCO2, either in blood or in dialysate. The use of the M + D TCO2 kit, a bedside micromethod, gave the authors an economical and reliable solution to this problem. ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Canaud B,Araujo A,Nguyen QV,Flavier JL,Mion C

更新日期：1985-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Testing failed to detect free isocyanates in dialyzer rinses or significant levels of immunoglobulin E antibodies to isocyanate-protein conjugates in the serum of individuals reacting during hemodialysis with dialyzers containing Cuprophan membranes. Extended immunization of rabbits with Limulus lysate-reactive materi...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Butcher BT,Reed MA,O'Neil CE,Leech S,Pearson FC

更新日期：1984-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spiral/helical forms of blood flow have been observed in large arteries of the cardiovascular system, but their benefits remain underappreciated. Spiral flow has been postulated to improve near-wall washout, promoting anti-atherothrombotic conditions. This research aims to study the washout characteristics of spiral f...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Huang Zhang P,Tkatch C,Newman R,Grimme W,Vainchtein D,Kresh JY

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Centrifugal pumps have been used widely as the main pump in open heart surgery to reduce damage to blood elements and to reduce the activation of the coagulation system. The purpose of this study was the evaluation and comparison of the effects of two types of centrifugal pumps and of one type of roller pump on blood ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Yoshikai M,Hamada M,Takarabe K,Okazaki Y,Yoshika M

更新日期：1996-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Planar particle image velocimetry was used to explore the flow behavior of the newly designed 12-cc Penn State pneumatic pediatric assist pump. Wall shear maps complemented the velocity data. Bjork-Shiley Monostrut 17-mm mechanical heart valves were used in the inlet and outlet ports. In comparison with larger Penn St...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Manning KB,Wivholm BD,Yang N,Fontaine AA,Deutsch S

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We reported previously that Lixelle, which was used for beta-2 microglobulin (BMG) adsorption columns, could adsorb not only BMG but also inflammatory cytokines. We then were interested in the application of Lixelle to patients with systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and tried to find out its ability to ad...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tsuchida K,Takemoto Y,Nakatani T,Nakamura T,Sugimura K,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2000-07-01 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：:The optimization of the monomer composition, using a polymerization kinetic study and the mechanical behavior study of the composites, was the principal objective of this work. The monomeric mixture analyzed is a part of the composite that has been in development at the University of Campinas, Brazil. Parameters such ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： López Palacio RE,de Carvalho Zavaglia CA

更新日期：2003-05-01 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：:A novel method of extracorporeal support for fulminant liver failure is reported whereby the most important detoxification processes of the liver are reproduced in an enzyme reactor. Most of the endogenous toxins involved in hepatic coma can be deactivated directly by conjugation with a hydrophilic residue such as glu...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Brunner G,Holloway CJ,Lösgen H

更新日期：1979-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of a ventricular assist device is depicted. The seven subprograms that make up the project are described briefly. Results obtained during the clinical assay showed that the new design of the input cannula working as a false auricle provides better efficiency, as well as a certain level of autoregulatio...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： del Cañizo JF,Antoranz JC,Desco MM,Alvarez-Valdivielso JM,Fernandez-Caleya D,López M,Garcia-Barreno P,Duarte J

更新日期：1994-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the efficiency of respiratory gas exchange in vitro through a dialysis membrane mounted inside a flat plate Kiil dialyzer, the model reactions of hydrogen peroxide reduction by a metal ion and of the carbon dioxide precipitation in the form of a carbonate in the dialysate were used. A comparison of the rates...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Zborowski M

更新日期：1983-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The cochlea is an end organ, which is metabolically dependent on a nutrient and oxygen supply to maintain its normal physiological function. Cochlear ischemia and reperfusion (IR) injury is considered one of the most important causes of human idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss. The aim of the present study w...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Onal M,Elsurer C,Selimoglu N,Yilmaz M,Erdogan E,Bengi Celik J,Kal O,Onal O

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The nanocomposites (denoted "CII-Au") of porcine type II collagen (CII) with 0.05, 0.1, 0.5, 1, or 2.5% (wt/wt) Au nanoparticles ( approximately 5 nm) were fabricated for potential use in cartilage tissue engineering. Au formed clusters on the surface of all nanocomposites and appeared to distribute along the collagen...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Hsu SH,Yen HJ,Tsai CL

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The blood pressure changes induced by the intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) are expected to create clinical improvement in terms of coronary perfusion and myocardial oxygen consumption. However, the measured effects reported in literature are inconsistent. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of ische...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Schampaert S,van Nunen LX,Pijls NH,Rutten MC,van Tuijl S,van de Vosse FN,van 't Veer M

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has been speculated that testosterone stimulates erythropoiesis. We hypothesized that hemoglobin levels in hemodialysis (HD) patients are associated with serum testosterone concentrations. Testosterone, hemoglobin, and other biochemical parameters were measured in a representative sample of 98 chronic HD patients (...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Ekart R,Taskovska M,Hojs N,Bevc S,Hojs R

更新日期：2014-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An undulation pump total artificial heart (UPTAH) in which the revolutions of the motor are converted to undulation motion of a disk has been developed. In an experiment, a goat using the UPTAH survived for 54 days. However, a large ripple was observed in the device's output pressure and flow waveform. In calculating ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Saito I,Chinzei T,Mochizuki S,Abe Y,Isoyama T,Iwasaki K,Suzuki T,Karita T,Ono T,Kouno A,Ishimaru M,Baba A,Ozeki T,Tohyama T,Kobayashi Si S,Imachi K

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thousands of ventricular assist devices (VADs) currently provide circulatory support to patients worldwide, and dozens of heart pump designs for adults and pediatric patients are under various stages of development in preparation for translation to clinical use. The successful bench-to-bedside development of a VAD inv...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Throckmorton AL,Patel-Raman SM,Fox CS,Bass EJ

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many types of rotary blood pumps and pump control methods have recently been developed with the goal of clinical use. From experiments, we know that pump flow spontaneously increases during exercise without changing pump control parameters. The purpose of this study was to determine the hemodynamics associated with th...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Akimoto T,Yamazaki K,Litwak P,Litwak KN,Tagusari O,Mori T,Antaki JF,Kameneva MV,Watach MJ,Umezu M,Tomioka J,Kormos RL,Koyanagi H,Griffith BP

更新日期：1999-08-01 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：:Success of total artificial heart (TAH) implantation as a temporary measure depends on three factors: proper patient selection, adequate surgical technique, and safe cardiac prostheses. From 1986 until March 1990, 237 patients with stagnant heart failure were examined. Sixty-one patients (27%) were put on a waiting li...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Shumakov V,Zimin N,Kazakov E,Kormer A,Vorontsov S,Nikolaenko E,Kozlov I,Drobyshev A

更新日期：1991-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although current continuous-flow total artificial hearts (CFTAHs) are much smaller than previous models, venous kinking may still occur after device implantation, especially in smaller animals. By inserting a self-expanding stent at the site of venous narrowing in a sheep model implanted with a CFTAH, we were able to ...

journal_title：Artificial organs

authors： Tuzun E,Parnis S,Rios J,Winkler JA,Cohn WE

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00