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Investigations on beta 2-glycoprotein I and antiphospholipid antibodies

open access: yes, 2008
An outline of the work contained in this thesis is presented. The first chapter is a critical review of the literature pertaining to the pathophysiological mechanisms operational with regards to the antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). The syndrome is characterised by venous and arterial thrombosis, and recurrent fetal loss, in association with the ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Nano‐ and Micro‐Sized Solid Materials Used as Antiviral Agents

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Due to the rise of viral infections in humans and possible viral outbreaks, the use of nano‐ or micro‐sized materials as antiviral agents is rapidly increasing. This review explores their antiviral properties against RNA and DNA viruses, either as a prevention or a treatment tool, by delving into their mechanisms of action and how to properly assess ...
Orfeas‐Evangelos Plastiras   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Staphylococcus aureus protein Sbi acts as a complement inhibitor and forms a tripartite complex with host complement Factor H and C3b.

open access: yesPLoS Pathogens, 2008
The Gram-positive bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, similar to other pathogens, binds human complement regulators Factor H and Factor H related protein 1 (FHR-1) from human serum.
Katrin Haupt   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Membrane Fusion‐Inspired Nanomaterials: Emerging Strategies for Infectious Disease and Cancer Diagnostics

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Membrane fusion‐inspired nanomaterials offer transformative potential in diagnostics by mimicking natural fusion processes to achieve highly sensitive and specific detection of disease biomarkers. This review highlights recent advancements in nanomaterial functionalization strategies, signal amplification systems, and stimuli‐responsive fusion designs,
Sojeong Lee   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Bone‐Derived dECM Hydrogels Support Tunable Microenvironments for In Vitro Osteogenic Differentiation

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A tunable methacrylated decellularized bone matrix hydrogel (dECM‐MA) is developed to support 3D culture of human osteoblasts. The hydrogel preserves bone‐specific ECM cues and allows precise control over mechanical properties. This system provides a customizable platform for studying osteogenic differentiation and modeling bone tissue environments for
Minne Dekker   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

IgA anti-beta-2 glycoprotein I antibodies in chronic hepatitis C.

open access: yesArab Journal of Gastroenterology, 2022
Sarra Melayah   +6 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Bioprinting Organs—Science or Fiction?—A Review From Students to Students

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Bioprinting artificial organs has the potential to revolutionize the medical field. This is a comprehensive review of the bioprinting workflow delving into the latest advancements in bioinks, materials and bioprinting techniques, exploring the critical stages of tissue maturation and functionality.
Nicoletta Murenu   +18 more
wiley   +1 more source

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