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Native cardiac magnetic resonance T1 mapping and cardiac mechanics as assessed by speckle tracking echocardiography in patients with beta-thalassaemia major

open access: yesInternational Journal of Cardiology: Heart & Vasculature, 2022
Background: We hypothesize that cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) native T1 is associated with myocardial deformation in thalassaemia patients. The present study aimed to compare CMR native T1 values to conventional T2* values in patients with beta ...
Wing-Shan See   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Patterning the Void: Combining L‐Systems with Archimedean Tessellations as a Perspective for Tissue Engineering Scaffolds

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces a novel multi‐scale scaffold design using L‐fractals arranged in Archimedean tessellations for tissue regeneration. Despite similar porosity, tiles display vastly different tensile responses (1–100 MPa) and deformation modes. In vitro experiments with hMSCs show geometry‐dependent growth and activity. Over 55 000 tile combinations
Maria Kalogeropoulou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Safranal, an active constituent of saffron, ameliorates myocardial ischemia via reduction of oxidative stress and regulation of Ca2+ homeostasis

open access: yesJournal of Pharmacological Sciences, 2020
Safranal (SFR) is the major constituent of saffron. The purpose of this study was to observe the effect of SFR on myocardial ischemia induced by isoprenaline (ISO) and to explore its possible mechanism.
Yurun Xue   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cardiac Dysfunction Induced by Obesity Is Not Related to β-Adrenergic System Impairment at the Receptor-Signalling Pathway. [PDF]

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2015
Obesity has been shown to impair myocardial performance. Some factors have been suggested as responsible for possible cardiac abnormalities in models of obesity, among them beta-adrenergic (βA) system, an important mechanism of regulation of myocardial ...
Artur Junio Togneri Ferron   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

High Dynamic Range Thin‐Film Resistive Flow Sensors for Monitoring Diverse Biofluids

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Thin‐film resistive flow sensors with thermoresistive and piezoresistive mechanisms are developed for biofluid monitoring. Fabricated using biocompatible materials and laser micromachining, the devices achieve sub‐millimeter dimensions and a broad dynamic range.
Latifah Almulla   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Computational Journey Toward an Optimal Design for Metamaterial Epicardial Passive Sleeves

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Passive epicardial sleeves are evaluated in 3D in‐silico heart models to reveal how sleeve geometry, stiffness, anisotropy, and metamaterial architecture influence cardiac mechanics after myocardial infarction. A continuum‐to‐auxetic design exploration shows that region‐specific mechanical engagement can reduce infarct bulging and modulate torsional ...
Vahid Naeini   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ultrasound‐Triggered Gelation for Restoring Biomechanical Properties of Degenerated Functional Spinal Units

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This study introduces an innovative approach to treating intervertebral disc degeneration using ultrasound‐triggered in situ hydrogel formation. Proof‐of‐concept experiments using optimized biomaterial and ultrasound parameters demonstrate partial restoration of biomechanical function and successful integration into degenerated disc tissue, offering a ...
Veerle A. Brans   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Degree of t-System Remodeling Predicts Negative Force-Frequency Relationship and Prolonged Relaxation Time in Failing Human Myocardium

open access: yesFrontiers in Physiology, 2020
The normally positive cardiac force-frequency relationship (FFR) becomes flat or negative in chronic heart failure (HF). Here we explored if remodeling of the cardiomyocyte transverse tubular system (t-system) is associated with alterations in FFR and ...
Maha Abu-Khousa   +15 more
doaj   +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

Recombinant Proteins: A Molecular Tool to Understand Marine Adhesion and to Advance Biomaterials

open access: yesAdvanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
The production of recombinant proteins represents a fundamental step in the characterisation of marine invertebrate adhesives and in the development of bio‐inspired glues. The association of these proteins with other components such as ions, proteins, polysaccharides, or polymers enables the fabrication of biomaterials for various healthcare ...
Alessandra Whaite   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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