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Biocompatibility of injectable resilin‐based hydrogels [PDF]
Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 2018 AbstractVocal folds are connective tissues housed in the larynx, which can be subjected to various injuries and traumatic stimuli that lead to aberrant tissue structural alterations and fibrotic‐induced biomechanical stiffening observed in patients with voice disorders.
Linqing Li +5 more
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Biosensors, 2019 Herein we report the first example of a facile biomineralization process to produce ultra-small-sized highly fluorescent aqueous dispersions of platinum noble metal quantum clusters (Pt-NMQCs) using a multi-stimulus responsive, biomimetic intrinsically ...
Rajkamal Balu +5 more
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Resilin in Insect Flight Systems
Advanced Functional Materials, 2023 AbstractCompared to wingless insects, pterygote insects profit from numerous wing‐related benefits including a wider distribution range, the exploitation of various food resources and the escape from water‐ or land‐confined predators. In order to maintain the wings´ functionality, the wing design and resistance to material fatigue are of key importance.
Esther Appel +2 more
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UV-Excited Fluorescence on Riparian Insects except Hymenoptera Is Associated with Nitrogen Content
Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2011 I photographed ultraviolet-excited fluorescence of external resilin on insects in 7 orders, 17 families, and 18 genera collected from shrubs and trees alongside the Colorado River in western Arizona, USA.
William D. Wiesenborn
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The distribution of GYR- and YLP-like motifs in Drosophila suggests a general role in cuticle assembly and other protein-protein interactions. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2010 BACKGROUND: Arthropod cuticle is composed predominantly of a self-assembling matrix of chitin and protein. Genes encoding structural cuticular proteins are remarkably abundant in arthropod genomes, yet there has been no systematic survey of conserved ...
R Scott Cornman
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BMC Biology, 2008 Background Many insects jump by storing and releasing energy in elastic structures within their bodies. This allows them to release large amounts of energy in a very short time to jump at very high speeds.
Shaw Stephen R +2 more
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Frontiers in Zoology, 2023 Background Springtails have the ability to jump using morphological structures consisting of a catapult, the furca, and a latching system constructed with interaction of the retinaculum and the dens lock.
Birk Rillich, Fábio G. L. Oliveira
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Recent Advances in Oriented Hydrogels: From Fundamental Mechanisms to Future Challenges
SusMat, EarlyView.Traditional hydrogels suffer from weak mechanical properties and limited functionality due to their random polymer networks. This review comprehensively summarizes the reinforcement mechanisms of oriented structure for hydrogels, the design/fabrication strategies, and the latest application progress of high‐strength oriented hydrogels.
Chang Xu, Xijing Zhuang
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The armoured cuticle of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens
Scientific Reports, 2023 We characterise in detail the larval and pupal cuticle of the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens L. (Diptera: Stratiomyidae), a key insect species in circular economy.
Manuela Rebora +6 more
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Mandible composition and properties in two selected praying mantises (Insecta, Mantodea)
The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 9, Page 2298-2314, September 2026.Abstract Insects process their food with their cuticle‐based mouthparts. These feeding structures reflect their diversity and can, in some cases, showcase adaptations in material composition, mechanical properties, and shape to suit their specific dietary preferences.
Malo Roze +3 more
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