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Host‐Directed Biomaterials for Combatting Bloodstream Infections: From Macrocyclic Peptides to Immune‐Activating Cell Backpacks

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bloodstream infections (BSI) are one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in both civilian and military populations. This paper summarizes recent progress in novel treatment strategies to manage BSI arising from both bacterial and fungal pathogens using molecules, particles, and materials to elicit host‐directed immunity.
Thomas Thomou, Jagadish Krishnappa, Justin B. Schaal, Prasad Tongaonkar, Dat Q. Tran, Wenchao Gu, Yung‐Fu Chang, Michael E. Selsted, Shaoyi Jiang, Samir Mitragotri, Michael Super, Christopher J. Bettinger   +11 more
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Polyetheretherketone microspheres loaded with cerium dioxide nanoparticles mitigate damage from cellular oxidative stress and promote bone repair

Materials & Design, 2023
The imbalance of oxidative and antioxidant effects in the bone repair process can lead to insufficient osseointegration of orthopedic implants and cause failure regeneration.
Haoyu Li, Zongliang Wang, Qingxu Song, Min Guo, Zixue Jiao, Yu Wang, Yi Liu, Yongzhan Zhu, Peibiao Zhang   +8 more
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Path-Length-Resolved Dynamic Light Scattering: Modeling the Transition From Single to Diffusive Scattering [PDF]

, 2000
Dynamic light-scattering spectroscopy is used to study Brownian motion within highly scattering samples. The fluctuations of the light field that is backscattered by a suspension of polystyrene microspheres are measured as power spectra by use of low ...
Boas, Drexler, Gandjbakhche, Huang, Izatt, Posadas, Yodh, Zhao   +7 more
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Biomimetic Iridescent Skin: Robust Prototissues Spontaneously Assembled from Photonic Protocells

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Uniform nanoparticles are induced to form arrays (photonic crystals) in the cores of biopolymer capsules, endowing these ‘protocells’ with structural color. These protocells are then assembled into large self‐standing objects, i.e., prototissues, with robust mechanical properties as well as iridescent optical properties.
Medha Rath, Briahnah Streeter, Satyam Srivastava, Jemma Wood, William E. Bentley, Taylor J. Woehl, Srinivasa R. Raghavan   +6 more
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Flexible Microsphere-Embedded Film for Microsphere-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2017
Dielectric microspheres with extraordinary microscale optical properties, such as photonic nanojets, optical whispering-gallery modes (WGMs), and directional antennas, have drawn interest in many research fields. Microsphere-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (MERS) is an alternative approach for enhanced Raman detection by dielectric microstructures ...
Cheng Xing, Yinzhou Yan, Chao Feng, Jiayu Xu, Peng Dong, Wei Guan, Yong Zeng, Yan Zhao, Yijian Jiang   +8 more
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Smart, Bio‐Inspired Polymers and Bio‐Based Molecules Modified by Zwitterionic Motifs to Design Next‐Generation Materials for Medical Applications

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Bio‐based and (semi‐)synthetic zwitterion‐modified novel materials and fully synthetic next‐generation alternatives show the importance of material design for different biomedical applications. The zwitterionic character affects the physiochemical behavior of the material and deepens the understanding of chemical interaction mechanisms within the ...
Theresa M. Lutz, Jonas De Breuck, Sahar Salehi, Meike N. Leiske   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preparation of the monodispersed carboxyl-functionalized polymer microspheres with disproportionated rosin moiety and adsorption of methylene blue

Adsorption Science & Technology, 2018
Carboxyl-functionalized polymer microspheres with a rosin moiety were prepared through dispersion polymerization using styrene, disproportionated rosin ester, and methylacrylic acid as raw materials. The effects of dispersion medium (ethanol/water) ratio,
Cai-Li Yu, Feng Bian, Shu-Fen Zhang, Xu Xu, Peng Ren, Feng-Chang Wang, Fa-Ai Zhang   +6 more
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pH-Responsive Hollow Polymeric Microspheres from Irradiated Cyclic Ether Aqueous Solution

Applied Sciences, 2021
Smart hollow polymeric microspheres have been widely applied in various fields such as controlled release, drug delivery, catalysis, and so on. Herein, a facile, green and one-step template-free method is introduced for preparing pH-responsive hollow ...
Chuhong Yu, Jing Peng, Jiuqiang Li, Maolin Zhai   +3 more
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Transarterial RAdioembolization versus ChemoEmbolization for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (TRACE) : study protocol for a randomized controlled trial [PDF]

, 2012
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma is a primary malignant tumor of the liver that accounts for an important health problem worldwide. Only 10 to 15% of hepatocellular carcinoma patients are suitable candidates for treatment with curative intent, such ...
Al Younis, Imad, Coenraad, Minneke J, Defreyne, Luc, Lam, Marnix GEH, Lambert, Bieke, Seinstra, Beatrijs A, van den Bosch, Maurice AAJ, van Erkel, Arian R, van Erpecum, Karel J, van Hoek, Bart, Van Vlierberghe, Hans, Verkooijen, Helena M   +11 more
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Liquid Crystalline Inverted Lipid Phases and Reverse Micelles in Drug Delivery: From Molecular Design to Therapeutic Potential

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Liquid crystalline inverted lipid phases and reverse micelles are self‐assembled lipid nanostructures that enhance the solubility, stability, and delivery of diverse therapeutics. This review integrates their physicochemical principles, formulation strategies, drug loading mechanisms, and biomedical applications, highlighting their growing ...
Numan Eczacioglu, Mulazim Hussain Asim, Soheil Haddadzadegan, Andreas Bernkop‐Schnürch   +3 more
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