Osteogenic effects of simvastatin-loaded mesoporous titania thin films [PDF]
The use of statins in the field of bone regeneration is under current investigation due to the existing demand for non-toxic anabolic agents capable of enhancing bone formation in cases of substantial loss. Simvastatin, a coenzyme currently prescribed in
Angelome, Paula Cecilia +7 more
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Organic electrode coatings for next-generation neural interfaces [PDF]
Traditional neuronal interfaces utilize metallic electrodes which in recent years have reached a plateau in terms of the ability to provide safe stimulation at high resolution or rather with high densities of microelectrodes with improved spatial ...
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Progress on the preparation of nanocrystalline apatites and surface characterization: Overview of fundamental and applied aspects [PDF]
Nanocrystalline calcium phosphate apatites constitute the main inorganic part of hard tissues, and a growing focus is devoted to prepare synthetic analogs, so-called “biomimetic”, able to precisely mimic the morphological and physico-chemical features of
Delgado-López, José Manuel +4 more
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Development of pea protein-based films and coatings with haskap leaf extracts
Haskap (Lonicera caerulea) leaves are an agricultural residue from haskap farms, where haskap berries are cultivated commercially. The leaves are rich in bioactive compounds that could be beneficial for food packaging and preservation. In this study, pea
Kar Yeen Chong, Marianne Su-Ling Brooks
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The use of different forms of hydroxyapatite to create a bioactive coating on a porous titanium-base [PDF]
The article discusses methods of creating a bioactive composite on a porous titanium base. The possibility of formation of coatings based on colloidal hydroxyapatite and an aqueous suspension of powder hydroxyapatite in various ways has been studied. The
E.A. Bogdanova +3 more
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An insight to potential application of synbiotic edible films and coatings in food products
Edible films and coatings have gained significant consideration in recent years due to their low cost and decreasing environmental pollution. Several bioactive compounds can be incorporated into films and coatings, including antioxidants, antimicrobials,
Sahar Seyedzade Hashemi +2 more
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Thermal behavior and structural study of SiO2/Poly(ε-caprolactone) hybrids synthesized via sol-gel method [PDF]
SiO2-based organic-inorganic hybrids (OIHs) are versatile materials whose properties may change significantly because of their thermal treatment. In fact, after their preparation at low temperature by the sol-gel method, they still have reactive silanol ...
Bollino, Flavia +4 more
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Bioactive glass coatings obtained by thermal spray: Current status and future challenges
Several inorganic materials such as bioactive glasses, glass–ceramics and calcium phosphates have been shown to be bioactive and resorbable which make them suitable for coating bone implants. This study focuses only on bioactive glasses.
Beatriz Garrido +2 more
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Microwave irradiation enhances the in vitro antifungal activity of citrus by-product aqueous extracts against Alternaria alternata [PDF]
The effect of two lemon by-product aqueous extracts at different concentrations (14, 7, 3.5 and 1 mg mL−1) was tested against the in vitro growth of Alternaria alternata.
Bowyer, Michael C. +9 more
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PROMISING COMPOSITE MATERIALS BASED ON NANOSCALE APATITE WITH GELATIN AS A BINDING AGENT
Nanoscale hydroxyapatite and fluorapatite powders were synthesized by precipitation from solutions. Food gelatin is used as a binder. This composition has a high adhesion on materials of different nature and porosity.
E.A. Bogdanova, V.М. Skachkov
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