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Dynamic Micromechanical Characterization of 3D Printed Bone In Vitro Models Manufactured via Vat Photopolymerization

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study presents a novel approach to designing and fabricating high‐porosity 3D‐printed scaffolds using a customized resin. Scaffold geometry, cellular interactions, and mechanical properties are analyzed to demonstrate these engineered bone models.
Sera Choi, Elizabeth Hunt, Edward A. Shangin, Zahra Bahranifard, Emma Nguyen, Caitlyn J. Collins, Abby R. Whittington   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Economic fluctuation affects vasectomy utilization: A single-institution study

Urological Science, 2015
Objective: Vasectomies are safe and effective family-planning options, however, the factors associated with their utilization are poorly understood. Here, we examine differences in vasectomy rates according to socioeconomic status, education, and family ...
Yi-Huei Chang, Po-Jen Hsiao, Guang-Heng Chen, Chao-Hsiang Chang, Wen-Chi Chen, Chin-Chung Yeh, Chi-Ping Huang, Chi-Jung Chung, Eric Chieh-Lung Chou, Kuo-Liang Chen   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

3D In Vitro Glioma‐Neuron‐Astrocyte Biomimetic Composites Recapitulate Key Molecular Mechanisms Linked to Glioblastoma Multiforme Pathophysiology

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Glioblastoma multiforme is the most devastating and incurable brain tumor. To better study this disease, a 3D model is developed using a hyaluronic acid‐based hydrogel combined with a multicellular approach. This model recapitulates in vivo brain stiffness, cell‐extracellular matrix and cell‐cell interactions and the tumor's hijacking function with the
Mateo S. Andrade Mier, Esra Türker, Jessica Faber, Mike Friedrich, Zan Lamberger, Jeannette Weigelt, Panthipa Suwannakot, Benedikt Gantert, Abhinav Singh, Vanessa Moessler, Annemarie Sodmann, Nicoletta Murenu, Joachim Schenk, Natascha Schaefer, Torsten Blunk, Aldo R. Boccaccini, Tessa C. Lühmann, Jörg Tessmar, Jeremy M. Crook, Eva Tomaskovic‐Crook, Paul D. Dalton, Gregor Lang, Robert Blum, Reiner Strick, Silvia Budday, Katrin G. Heinze, Carmen Villmann   +26 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Gym for Cells—Direct Laser Writing of Magnetic Multilayered Micro Actuators for Mechanical Stimulation of Cells

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Surface‐attached multilayer micromagnet systems are fabricated by two‐photon crosslinking. The pillar‐shaped micro actuators consist of a soft and flexible surface‐attached cell‐repellent hydrogel layer at the bottom, acting as a hinge and a cell‐adhesive hydrophobic polymer filled with magnetic nanoparticles.
Nicolas Geid, Ayman Husari, Eleonora Galli, Lukas Leffler, Pascal Tomakidi, Jürgen Rühe   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Intracavitary deposits on Essure® hysteroscopic sterilization devices: A case report

Case Reports in Women's Health, 2017
Objective: To study the composition of intracavitary deposits on Essure® hysteroscopic sterilization devices. Design: Case report. Setting: Reproductive Medicine and Gynecology department of a University Hospital.
L.W. Maassen, D.M. van Gastel, E.G.W.M. Lentjes, M.Y. Bongers, S. Veersema   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Symbiotic Sympatric Speciation: Compliance with Interaction-driven Phenotype Differentiation from a Single Genotype [PDF]

arXiv, 2002
A mechanism of sympatric speciation is presented based on the interaction-induced developmental plasticity of phenotypes. First, phenotypes of individuals with identical genotypes split into a few groups, according to instability in the developmental dynamics that are triggered with the competitive interaction among individuals.
arxiv  

Mechanisms of Male Reproductive Sterility Triggered by Dysbiosis of Intestinal Microorganisms

Life
The intestinal microbiota, comprised of bacteria, archaea, and phages, inhabits the gastrointestinal tract of the organism. Male reproductive sterility is currently a prominent topic in medical research. Increasing research suggests that gut microbiota dysbiosis can result in various reproductive health problems.
Mingbang Wei, Huaizhi Liu, Yu Wang, Mingyang Sun, Peng Shang   +4 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Ultra‐Effective Light‐Activated Antibacterial Activity via Carboxyl Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots and Films

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Carboxyl‐functionalized graphene quantum dots (cGQDs) exhibit high singlet oxygen quantum yield due to strong spin–orbit coupling. cGQDs achieve minimum bactericidal concentration of only 0.4 µg mL−1 against S. aureus under low‐intensity illumination.
Muhammad Hassnain, Laure S. van Hofwegen, Humeyra Nur Kaleli, Temirlan Kubanaliev, Zafer Eroglu, Asim Onal, Payal P. S. Balraadjsing, Onder Metin, Fahri Alkan, Sebastian A. J. Zaat, Sedat Nizamoglu   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biointerfacing with AgBiS2 Quantum Dots for Pseudocapacitive Photostimulation

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
It is demonstrated that AgBiS2 quantum dots exhibit unique photoinduced pseudocapacitive charge transfer properties, enabling efficient light‐to‐electrical energy conversion. These quantum dots facilitate enhanced light absorption and transduction when integrated with ZnO nanowires, which serve as an effective charge transport medium.
Ridvan Balamur, Tarik Safa Kaya, Selin Sariyer, Hümeyra Nur Kaleli, Asim Onal, Ugur Berkay Caliskan, Murat Hasanreisoğlu, Rezan Demir‐Cakan, Sedat Nizamoglu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Biofilm Control by Active Topography with Mucin Coating

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
This study reports a new antifouling strategy based on a bioinspired design. Mucin coating enhances biofilm control by active topography with beating micron‐sized pillars. Besides the mechanical force of beating pillars, the antibiofilm activities also involve biological factors since mucin coating inhibits swarming motility and c‐di‐GMP synthesis in ...
Zehui Han, Yikang Xu, Huan Gu, Teng Zhang, Dacheng Ren   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source