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Julie C Kohn et al.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 20, 316-326 (2013-03-23)
Nanoindentation is a valuable tool for characterization of biomaterials due to its ability to measure local properties in heterogeneous, small or irregularly shaped samples. However, applying nanoindentation to compliant, hydrated biomaterials leads to many challenges including adhesion between the nanoindenter
Monique M Perron et al.
Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 32(10), 2182-2189 (2013-07-09)
Contaminants enter marine and estuarine environments and pose a risk to human and ecological health. Recently, passive sampling devices have been utilized to estimate dissolved concentrations of contaminants of concern (COCs), such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and polychlorinated biphenyls
Junjie Ou et al.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 949, 507-521 (2013-01-19)
Isoelectric focusing (IEF) is considered as an attractive separation technique for biologically amphoteric compounds (e.g., proteins and peptides) based on their isoelectric point (pI). With the advancement in micromachining technology, microchip format IEF has attracted significant attention. Both single-point and
Bo Xian et al.
Aging cell, 12(3), 398-409 (2013-02-28)
Caenorhabditis elegans is a leading model organism for studying the basic mechanisms of aging. Progress has been limited, however, by the lack of an automated system for quantitative analysis of longevity and mean lifespan. To address this barrier, we developed
Michael L Samsom et al.
Experimental eye research, 127, 14-19 (2014-07-06)
Proteoglycan 4 (PRG4, or lubricin) is a lubricating mucin-like glycoprotein recently discovered at the ocular surface, where it functions as a boundary lubricant and appears to play a protective role. Recent technological advances have enabled abundant expression of full-length recombinant
Huaxin Rao et al.
Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 20, 347-353 (2013-03-05)
A novel polydimethylsiloxane/liquid crystal cross-linked membrane (PDMS/LC) was prepared by using PDMS containing vinyl groups and LCs containing unsaturated linkages as matrix materials. Mechanical properties, liquid crystalline performance and blood compatibility of the PDMS/LC cross-linked membrane containing different LC contents
Lin Wang et al.
Lab on a chip, 13(8), 1586-1592 (2013-02-28)
Capability of measuring and monitoring local oxygen concentration at the single cell level (tens of microns scale) is often desirable but difficult to achieve in cell culture. In this study, biocompatible oxygen sensing beads were prepared and tested for their
Xi Ke et al.
Chemphyschem : a European journal of chemical physics and physical chemistry, 14(5), 946-951 (2013-02-26)
The fabrication of patterned microstructures in poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) is a prerequisite for soft lithography. Herein, curvilinear surface relief microstructures in PDMS are fabricated through a simple three-stage approach combining microcontact printing (μCP), selective surface wetting/dewetting and replica molding (REM). First
Gary R Skuse et al.
Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.), 1001, 99-114 (2013-03-16)
Our ability to manipulate stem cells in order to induce differentiation along a desired developmental pathway has improved immeasurably in recent years. That is in part because we have a better understanding of the intracellular and extracellular signals that regulate
Duc-Huy T Nguyen et al.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 110(17), 6712-6717 (2013-04-10)
Angiogenesis is a complex morphogenetic process whereby endothelial cells from existing vessels invade as multicellular sprouts to form new vessels. Here, we have engineered a unique organotypic model of angiogenic sprouting and neovessel formation that originates from preformed artificial vessels
Masahiro Imahashi et al.
Journal of colloid and interface science, 406, 186-195 (2013-06-27)
Sensors that recognize molecules are acquired for the comprehensive detection of great many kinds of gases. Adsorbents with high molecular recognition and condensation ability were developed for selective gas sensing with a molecular imprinting technique. Developed adsorbents have multilayer structures
Yosephine Andriani et al.
Acta biomaterialia, 9(9), 8308-8317 (2013-06-04)
We have prepared a number of silicone-based thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) nanocomposites and demonstrated an enhancement of in vitro biostability against metal-ion-induced oxidation for potential use in long-term implantable medical devices. Organoclays based on both low-aspect-ratio hectorites and high-aspect-ratio fluoromicas were
Zhentian Shi et al.
Journal of the Air & Waste Management Association (1995), 63(1), 80-86 (2013-03-02)
The use of surfactants during soil washing process can create massive foam, which has a negative impact on the effective use of equipment. A series of tests was conducted to evaluate the defoaming performance of three defoamers and to investigate
Kristan S Worthington et al.
Experimental eye research, 121, 194-199 (2014-03-13)
Sub-retinal implantation of foreign materials is becoming an increasingly common feature of novel therapies for retinal dysfunction. The ultimate compatibility of implants depends not only on their in vitro chemical compatibility, but also on how well the mechanical properties of the
Ryan G Porter et al.
Otology & neurotology : official publication of the American Otological Society, American Neurotology Society [and] European Academy of Otology and Neurotology, 34(2), 304-310 (2013-02-28)
To describe a successful paradigm for the treatment of large acoustic neuromas (vestibular schwannomas). Retrospective case review. Tertiary referral center. The charts of 2,875 acoustic neuroma patients at Michigan Ear Institute were reviewed to identify 153 patients who underwent surgical
Jessica H Wen et al.
Nature materials, 13(10), 979-987 (2014-08-12)
Stem cells regulate their fate by binding to, and contracting against, the extracellular matrix. Recently, it has been proposed that in addition to matrix stiffness and ligand type, the degree of coupling of fibrous protein to the surface of the
Mechanism of Stabilization of Silicone Oil- Water Emulsions Using Hybrid Siloxane Polymers
Mehta SC and Somasundaran P
Langmuir, 24(9), 4558-4563 (2008)
Hee Sung Hwang et al.
Analytica chimica acta, 793, 114-118 (2013-08-21)
Capillary electrophoresis-single strand conformation polymorphism (CE-SSCP) analysis is a prominent bioseparation method based on the mobility diversity caused by sequence-induced conformational differences of single-stranded DNA. The use of Pluronic polymer matrix has opened up new opportunities for CE-SSCP, because it
H Tarik Baytekin et al.
Science (New York, N.Y.), 341(6152), 1368-1371 (2013-09-21)
Even minute quantities of electric charge accumulating on polymer surfaces can cause shocks, explosions, and multibillion-dollar losses to electronic circuitry. This paper demonstrates that to remove static electricity, it is not at all necessary to "target" the charges themselves. Instead
Jonathan A Kadouch et al.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.], 39(10), 1474-1485 (2013-10-05)
To evaluate factors influencing the onset and type of adverse events in patients injected with permanent fillers in the face and to propose a therapeutic strategy for these complications. A prospectively attained series of 85 patients with delayed-onset complications after
Recent developments and applications of protective silicone coatings: A review of PDMS functional materials
Eduok U, et al.
Progress in Organic Coatings, 111, 124-163 (2017)
Tindaro Ioppolo et al.
Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE, (71)(71), e50199-e50199 (2013-02-15)
Optical modes of dielectric micro-cavities have received significant attention in recent years for their potential in a broad range of applications. The optical modes are frequently referred to as "whispering gallery modes" (WGM) or "morphology dependent resonances" (MDR) and exhibit
M Brun et al.
Conference proceedings : ... Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society. Annual Conference, 2012, 6281-6284 (2013-02-01)
This paper demonstrates the potential use of a new microfluidic device embedding thick electrodes for cell lysis and cell separation applications. The system consists of a microfluidic channel featuring conductive walls made of a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) matrix mixed with carbon
Guo-Xia Zheng et al.
Experimental parasitology, 137, 1-7 (2013-12-10)
In vitro culturing of trophozoites was important for research of Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia), especially in discovery of anti-Giardia agents. The current culture methods mainly suffer from lab-intension or the obstacle in standardizing the gas condition. Thus, it could benefit
Giada Graziana Genchi et al.
Colloids and surfaces. B, Biointerfaces, 105, 144-151 (2013-02-12)
Stable surface modifications of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) are of crucial importance for the exploitation of the versatile physical properties of silicone in many biological applications. Surface hydrophobic recovery in fact poses severe time limitations to the observation of biological events and
Eijiro Maeda et al.
Journal of biomechanics, 46(5), 991-997 (2013-02-19)
Actin cytoskeletons, aggregated with myosin II, generate intracellular cytoskeletal tension, which is induced to cell attaching substrate as cell traction forces. It is thought that cytoskeletal tension links closely to cell functions. The present study examined quantitative relationships between cytoskeleton
Benjamin R Schudel et al.
Lab on a chip, 13(5), 811-817 (2013-01-31)
RNA interference (RNAi) is a powerful tool for functional genomics with the capacity to comprehensively analyze host-pathogen interactions. High-throughput RNAi screening is used to systematically perturb cellular pathways and discover therapeutic targets, but the method can be tedious and requires
Monique M Perron et al.
Environmental toxicology and chemistry, 32(10), 2190-2196 (2013-04-19)
Measuring dissolved concentrations of emerging contaminants, such as polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and triclosan, can be challenging due to their physicochemical properties resulting in low aqueous solubilities and association with particles. Passive sampling methods have been applied to assess dissolved
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