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The binding of botulinum neurotoxins to different peripheral neurons [PDF]

, 2017
Botulinum neurotoxins are the most potent toxins known. The double receptor binding modality represents one of the most significant properties of botulinum neurotoxins and largely accounts for their incredible potency and lethality.
Rossetto, O.
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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
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Neuromuscular Weakness and Paralysis Produced by Snakebite Envenoming: Mechanisms and Proposed Standards for Clinical Assessment

Toxins, 2023
Respiratory and airway-protective muscle weakness caused by the blockade of neuromuscular transmission is a major cause of early mortality from snakebite envenoming (SBE).
Philip E. Bickler, Michael Abouyannis, Ashish Bhalla, Matthew R. Lewin   +3 more
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Molecular Aspects of Secretory Granule Exocytosis by Neurons and Endocrine Cells [PDF]

, 1994
Neuronal communication and endocrine signaling are fundamental for integrating the function of tissues and cells in the body. Hormones released by endocrine cells are transported to the target cells through the circulation.
Ahnert-Hilger G., Ahnert-Hilger G., Bader M. F., Baumert M., Bittner M. A., Bittner M. A., Bittner M. A., Blasi J., Elferink L. A., Fischer G., Geppert M., Halpern J. L., Hess S. D., Jahn R., MANFRED GRATZL, Marqueze-Pouey B., McMahon H. T., Schiavo G., Schiavo G., Schiavo G., Schmidle T., Shirataki H., Shoji-Kasai Y., Stecher B., Thomas L., Trimble W. S., Walch-Solimena C., Wright J. F., Yoshida A.   +28 more
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Aging on Chip: Harnessing the Potential of Microfluidic Technologies in Aging and Rejuvenation Research

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights recent advances in microfluidic technologies for modeling human aging and age‐related diseases. It explores how organ‐on‐chip platforms improve physiological relevance, enable rejuvenation strategies, facilitate drug screening, detect senescent cells, and identify biomarkers.
Limor Zwi‐Dantsis, Vignesh Jayarajan, George M. Church, Roger D. Kamm, João Pedro de Magalhães, Emad Moeendarbary   +5 more
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Neuromuscular Activity of Micrurus laticollaris (Squamata: Elapidae) Venom in Vitro

Toxins, 2014
In this work, we have examined the neuromuscular activity of Micrurus laticollaris (Mexican coral snake) venom (MLV) in vertebrate isolated nerve-muscle preparations.
Alejandro Carbajal-Saucedo, Rafael Stuani Floriano, Cháriston André Dal Belo, Alejandro Olvera-Rodríguez, Alejandro Alagón, Léa Rodrigues-Simioni   +5 more
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Effect of pneumoperitoneum on the recovery from intense neuromuscular blockade by rocuronium in healthy patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery [PDF]

Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2014
BackgroundThis study investigated the effect of pneumoperitoneum on the recovery from intense neuromuscular blockade by rocuronium in healthy patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery.MethodsThirty adult patients undergoing laparoscopic ...
Hong Soon Kim, Dong Chul Lee, Mi Geum Lee, Woon Rak Son, Yong Beom Kim   +4 more
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Medication Complications in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. [PDF]

, 2017
The need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) therapy is a marker of disease severity for which multiple medications are required. The therapy causes physiologic changes that impact drug pharmacokinetics.
Aebi, Ami G. Shah, Anderson, Arlt, Barr, Barthelemy, Beiderlinden, Bein, Bembea, Bhatt-Meht, Boucher, Brandi N. Thoma, Brown, Buck, Buscher, Chung, Dagan, Dagan, de Montmollin, De Rosa, DeGrado, Donadello, Donadello, Dzierba, Erstad, Esper, Eyler, Flordelis Lasierra, Glauber, Greenberg, Gélisse, Hadidi, Hertzog, Hraiech, Hynynen, Johnston, Kawada, Kim, Koster, Krueger, Lamarche, Latronico, Lemaitre, Levison, Malfertheiner, Mehta, Michelle Peahota, Moore, Mousavi, Mulla, Mulla, Muntean, Oliver, Paden, Park, Perkins, Peters, Pettignano, Phillips, Pieri, Potter, Preston, Protti, Ranucci, Riker, Roberts, Roos, Rosen, Ruiz, Rybak, Saini, Sanfilippo, Satyapriya, Schmith, Shekar, Shekar, Shekar, Shekar, Shekar, Sherwin, Sklar, Smith, Spriet, Staudacher, Strunk, Subramaniam, Szefner, Tellor, Trudzinski, Tulman, Turner, Veinstein, Vilay, Wagner, Walter K. Kraft, Welsch, Wen, Wildschut, Wu, Young   +99 more
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Multifunctional Biomedical Devices with Closed‐Loop Systems for Precision Therapy

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
This review explores two major types of closed‐loop therapeutic systems: self‐sustained and externally triggered. It highlights recent advances in stimuli‐responsive materials, integrated bioelectronics, and data‐driven control strategies, offering insight into emerging strategies for personalized, responsive drug delivery.
Yixuan Leng, Rujie Sun
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Preclinical common data elements for general pharmacological studies (pharmacokinetic sample collection, tolerability, and drug administration). A report of the TASK3‐WG1A General Pharmacology Working Group of the ILAE/AES Joint Translational Task Force

Epilepsia Open, EarlyView., 2023
Abstract Growing concerns over rigor and reproducibility of preclinical studies, including consistency across laboratories and translation to clinical populations, have triggered efforts to harmonize methodologies. This includes the first set of preclinical common data elements (CDEs) for epilepsy research studies, as well as Case Report Forms (CRFs ...
Lisa Coles, Patrick A. Forcelli, Karine Leclercq, Anna‐Maria Katsarou, Brian D. Klein, Heidrun Potschka, Rudiger Koehling, Lauren Harte‐Hargrove, Aristea S. Galanopoulou, Cameron S. Metcalf   +9 more
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