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Mussel‐Inspired Molecular Strategies for Fabricating Functional Materials With Underwater Adhesion and Self‐Healing Properties

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review systematically examines the nanomechanical mechanisms of mussel‐inspired molecular interactions, primarily investigated by direct force measurement techniques such as surface forces apparatus and atomic force microscopy. The macroscopic adhesive and self‐healing performances of mussel‐inspired functional materials, including coacervates ...
Pan Huang, Hongjian Zhang, Hongbo Zeng
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Cutaneous Vasculitis and Digital Ischaemia Caused by Heterozygous Gain-of-Function Mutation in C3

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
It is now increasingly recognized that some monogenic autoinflammatory diseases and immunodeficiencies cause vasculitis, although genetic causes of vasculitis are extremely rare.
Ebun Omoyinmi, Ebun Omoyinmi, Iman Mohamoud, Kimberly Gilmour, Paul A. Brogan, Paul A. Brogan, Despina Eleftheriou, Despina Eleftheriou, Despina Eleftheriou   +8 more
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Phosphorylation of complement factor C3 in vivo [PDF]

Biochemical Journal, 1989
Complement factor C3, the central protein of the complement system, was found to be phosphorylated both in EDTA- and heparin-anticoagulated whole blood and in coagulating blood. Complement S protein (vitronectin) was also found to be phosphorylated under these conditions.
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Harnessing Synergistic Cooperation of Neighboring Active Motifs in Heterogeneous Catalysts for Enhanced Catalytic Performance

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines the critical role of neighboring active motifs in heterogeneous catalysts, emphasizing how their synergistic cooperativity can be rationally designed to modulate catalytic properties. The discussion centers on the modulation of electronic and geometric structures, categorizing the catalytic systems into metal‐acid (Brønsted/Lewis ...
Peng Yuan, Ching Kit Tommy Wun, Tsz Woon Benedict Lo   +2 more
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Correlation between serum complement C3 levels and cognitive dysfunction in patients with end-stage renal disease

Linchuang shenzangbing zazhi, 2022
ObjectiveTo explore the correlation between complement level of C3， other risk factors and cognitive dysfunction in patients with end-stage renal disease （ESRD）.MethodsFrom July 2019 to July 2021， medical records and laboratory examinations were ...
Wu Si-yang, Zhang Jin, Wang Ying, Zhang Pei, Qi Xiang-ming, Wu Yong-gui   +5 more
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Aramid Nanofiber Aerogels: Preparation, Modification, Composite Fabrication, and Applications

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Different forms of aramid nanofibers (ANFs) and especially aerogels from them, offer a sustainable route to high‐performance biomimetic nanocomposites. Due to the cartilage‐like architecture, ANF‐based materials enable breakthroughs in energy, electromagnetic, biomedical, and water purification technologies.
Mingqiang Wang, Shuhan Hu, Sangwok Bae, Volkan Cecen, Ahmet E. Emre, Zhengxiang Zhong, Li Liu, Carl Heltzel, Yudong Huang, Nicholas A. Kotov   +9 more
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Monolithic Terahertz Topological Mach‐Zehnder Interferometer

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
A monolithic topological Mach‐Zehnder interferometer (MZI) is presented, integrating the splitter, combiner, and waveguide arms on a single chip. The interferometric fringes exhibiting high on‐off contrast with extinction ratios over 20 dB are achieved by utilizing tailored unit cells that facilitate interface‐dependent out‐of‐plane radiation losses ...
Nikhil Navaratna, Yi Ji Tan, Wenhao Wang, Ranjan Singh   +3 more
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Complement C3

, 2012
Complement C3 is the central component of the human complement system. It is ~186 kDa in size, consisting of an α-chain (~110 kDa) and a β-chain (~75 kDa) that are connected by cysteine bridges. C3 in its native form is inactive. Cleavage of C3 into C3b (~177 kDa) and C3a (~9 kDa) is a crucial step in the complement activation cascade, which can be ...
Dinasarapu, Ashok Reddy, Chandrasekhar, Anjana, Sahu, Arvind, Subramaniam, Shankar   +3 more
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Spatial Coordination Structure‐Driven Enzyme‐Like Selectivity in Single‐Atom Nanozymes

Advanced Materials, EarlyView.
Sun et al. reviews recent progress in enhancing the enzyme‐like catalytic selectivity of SAzymes through the rational design of their spatial coordination structures. They emphasize the structure‐activity relationships of various attributes of these coordination structures in promoting selective catalytic behavior, the strategic design of coordination ...
Qijun Sun, Si Liu, Ziping Li, Peiji Deng, Na Niu, Ligang Chen, Kang Liang   +6 more
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Functional Characterization of Alternative and Classical Pathway C3/C5 Convertase Activity and Inhibition Using Purified Models

Frontiers in Immunology, 2018
Complement is essential for the protection against infections; however, dysregulation of complement activation can cause onset and progression of numerous inflammatory diseases.
Seline A. Zwarthoff, Evelien T. M. Berends, Sanne Mol, Maartje Ruyken, Piet C. Aerts, Mihály Józsi, Carla J. C. de Haas, Suzan H. M. Rooijakkers, Ronald D. Gorham   +8 more
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