Negative Differential Resistance, Memory and Reconfigurable Logic Functions based on Monolayer Devices derived from Gold Nanoparticles Functionalized with Electro-polymerizable Thiophene-EDOT Units [PDF]
We report on hybrid memristive devices made of a network of gold nanoparticles (10 nm diameter) functionalized by tailored 3,4(ethylenedioxy)thiophene (TEDOT) molecules, deposited between two planar electrodes with nanometer and micrometer gaps (100 nm ...
Alibart, F. +9 more
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γ-Linolenic Acid versus α-Lipoic Acid for Treating Painful Diabetic Neuropathy in Adults: A 12-Week, Double-Placebo, Randomized, Noninferiority Trial [PDF]
BackgroundThis study was a multicenter, parallel-group, double-blind, double-dummy, randomized, noninferiority trial to evaluate the efficacy and safety of γ-linolenic acid (GLA) relative to α-lipoic acid (ALA) over a 12-week treatment period in type 2 ...
Jong Chul Won +9 more
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Synthesis and characterization of bifunctional dendrimers: preliminary use for the coating of gold surfaces and the proliferation of human osteoblasts (HOB) [PDF]
Open Access Article. This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Two different novel families of bifunctional water-soluble dendrimers are synthesized, using the specific functionalization of one function of the ...
Caminade, Anne-Marie +6 more
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We investigate the feasibility of CMOS-compatible optical structures to develop novel integrated spectroscopy systems. We show that local field enhancement is achievable utilizing dimers of plasmonic nanospheres that can be assembled from colloidal ...
Boyraz, Ozdal +4 more
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Alpha lipoic acid efficacy in burning mouth syndrome: a controlled clinical trial [PDF]
Background: A double-blind placebo-controlled trial was conducted in order to evaluate the efficacy of alpha lipoic acid (ALA) and determine the statistical significance of the outcome variables.
Cerero Lapiedra, Rocío +4 more
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Introduction Overweight is a serious medical, social and economic problem of the modern society. Today it is established that the level of sexual activity in women is not dependent on the body mass index.
N. V. Avramenko +3 more
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Methods for nanoparticle labeling of ricin and effect on toxicity [PDF]
The unique optical properties associated with nanostructured materials that support the excitation of surface plasmons offer many new opportunities for the enhanced optical investigation of biological materials that pose a security threat. In particular,
Graham, Duncan +4 more
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Does alfa lipoic acid prevent liver from methotrexate induced oxidative injury in rats? [PDF]
PURPOSE: To determine the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of alfa lipoic acid (ALA) on the liver injury induced by methotrexate (MTX) in rats.METHODS:Thirty two rats were randomly assigned into four equal groups; control, ALA, MTX and MTX with ...
Tuğrul Çakır +10 more
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Background. Disturbance in the balance between pro- and antioxidants in favor of the formation of damage is called oxidative damage or oxidative stress.
Rawsan Sabri Ali +2 more
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This article addresses modern approach to diabetic retinopathy management. Administration of an agent, not included in the list of evidence basedmethods, such as thioctic acid, is not considered to be an appropriate practice.
Dmitriy Valentinovich Lipatov +2 more
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