Core-in-cup/liquisol dual tackling effect on azelnidipine buccoadhesive tablet micromeritics, in vitro release, and mucoadhesive strength by Rashad Amira A., El-Helaly Sara Nageeb, Abd El Rehim Randa T., El-Gazayerly Omaima N.

“…These problems were addressed by implementing (1) a liquisol technique for promoting the dissolution rate in a controlled-release manner and (2) a core-in-cup bucco-adhesive drug delivery system as an alternative to the oral route. …”
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APC orchestrates microtubule dynamics by acting as a positive regulator of KIF2A and a negative regulator of CLASPs by Yong Wang, Xinping Liu, Zheng Liu, Shasha Hua, Kai Jiang

“…In addition, APC counteracts the major MT-stabilizer CLASPs at MT plus ends and promotes directional cell migration via modulating cell adhesion force. Reconstitution experiments demonstrate that APC potentiates KIF2A-induced MT catastrophes and antagonizes the stabilizing effect of CLASP2 in vitro. …”
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Acetylated distarch adipate quinoa starch in tomato ketchup: Modification process and functional charactristics by Seyed Mehdi Zakeri, Mazdak Alimi, Shirin Shokoohi, Seyed-Ahmad Shahidi

“…In ketchups prepared with the selected modified starch apparent viscosity, color, textural parameters (i.e. firmness, cohesiveness and adhesiveness) remarkably improved as the sample containing 100% modified quinoa starch appeared most ''shear-thining'' while its physical stability was equal to the commercial modified starch. …”
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Unique ultrastructural organization of human rod photoreceptors by Tylor R. Lewis, Natalia V. Klementieva, Sebastien Phan, Carson M. Castillo, Keun-Young Kim, Lauren Y. Cao, Mark H. Ellisman, Vadim Y. Arshavsky, Oleg Alekseev

“…These structures have two striking features: they are reinforced by a massive microtubular cytoskeleton and contain electron-dense adhesions that mediate their attachment to outer segments. …”
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Electromagnetic deformable mirror fabricated using silicon micromachining and stress-resilient assembly by Wenkuan (Kevin) Man, Thomas Bifano

“…Introduction: This work presents a prototype electromagnetic actuation deformable mirror (DM) assembly with stress-resilient face sheet design.Methods: The DM face sheet design includes slender micromachined silicon pillars that are integrated with a silicon face sheet to reduce unpowered face sheet surface distortion caused by actuator adhesion stress.Results: The assembled deformable mirror prototype allowed bi-directional actuation with total stroke exceeding 20 μm. …”
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“Omics” Signatures in Peripheral Monocytes from Women with Low BMD Condition by Bhavna Daswani, M. Ikram Khatkhatay

“…The molecules in monocytes that are deregulated in low BMD condition may contribute to processes such as monocyte survival, migration/chemotaxis, adhesion, transendothelial migration, and differentiation into the osteoclast lineage. …”
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Anti-icing properties of nonionic/hydrophilic concentrated polymer brushes and mechanistic insights via their swollen-state analysis by Ken Tamamoto, Yuji Kinose, Hikaru Okubo, Ken Nakano, Yoshinobu Tsujii

“…The anti-icing functionality is evaluated by measuring the ice adhesion strength as a function of the temperature and the structural parameters (e.g., density and length) of the polymer brushes. …”
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From the Guest Editors by Carlos Castillo-Chávez, Christopher Kribs Zaleta, Yang Kuang, Baojun Song

“…Those of us who met the field of mathematical biology as a well-developed,flourishing, and rewarding discipline owe much to those who made it so.This special issue of Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering isdedicated to two such pioneers: Fred Brauer and Karl Hadeler.Since retrospectives of both men have been published in other venues [1, 2], we will only summarize their contributions briefly here.Fred Brauer obtained his Ph.D. from MIT in 1956 under Norman Levinson,and during a long tenure at the University of Wisconsin he co-wrote severaltexts on ordinary differential equations that have become classics.His research entered mathematical biology first through early studies inpredator-prey systems and harvesting, both with and without delays.He then moved into mathematical epidemiology, and the text he co-authoredwith Carlos Castillo-Chavez in both these areas earlier this decade isalready in wide use.For more information please click the “Full Text” above.…”
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NIR-activated catechol-functionalized nanodiamond nanofibers for accelerating on-demand MRSA and E. coli biofilm eradication by Hyeonseo Park, Tejal V. Patil, Jieun Lee, Hojin Kim, Seong-Jun Cho, Ki-Taek Lim

“…Additionally, the catechol groups in PDA provided strong cell adhesion and high biocompatibility on the nanofiber surface. …”
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Hyaluronan Immobilized Polyurethane as a Blood Contacting Material by Feirong Gong, Yue Lu, Hui Guo, Shujun Cheng, Yun Gao

“…Cytotoxicity analysis showed that the PU-HA films synthesized in this study were cytocompatible and could support human vein endothelial cells (HUVECs) adhesion and proliferation.…”
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Mini Review: Anticholinergic Activity as a Behavioral Pathology of Lewy Body Disease and Proposal of the Concept of “Anticholinergic Spectrum Disorders” by Koji Hori, Kimiko Konishi, Misa Hosoi, Hiroi Tomioka, Masayuki Tani, Yuka Kitajima, Mitsugu Hachisu

“…Moreover, based on a case report of a patient with mild AD and slightly deteriorated ACh, we also speculate that AA can appear endogenously in Lewy body disease due to the dual action of the downregulation of ACh and hyperactivity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Based on these hypotheses, we consider AA to be a behavioral pathology of Lewy body disease. …”
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Anatomical considerations for thread-based brow lifting and wrinkle treatment by Gi-Woong Hong, Jovian Wan, Song-Eun Yoon, Sky Wong, Kyu-Ho Yi

“…Additionally, the review emphasizes the significance of preoperative assessment, especially the evaluation of tissue mobility and adhesion patterns, in predicting procedural success. …”
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Unchain My Heart: Integrins at the Basis of iPSC Cardiomyocyte Differentiation by Rosaria Santoro, Gianluca Lorenzo Perrucci, Aoife Gowran, Giulio Pompilio

“…The cellular response to the extracellular matrix (ECM) microenvironment mediated by integrin adhesion is of fundamental importance, in both developmental and pathological processes. …”
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Comparison of transcriptomic profiles between intracellular and extracellular Bartonella henselae by Shiva Kumar Goud Gadila, John R. Caskey, Edward B. Breitschwerdt, Ricardo G. Maggi, Monica E. Embers

“…Overall, specific genes involved in invasion, virulence, extracellular adhesion of type 4 secretion system were downregulated following intracellular invasion of B. henselae. …”
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Circulating Endothelial Microparticles in Diabetes Mellitus by A. F. Tramontano, R. Lyubarova, J. Tsiakos, T. Palaia, J. R. DeLeon, L. Ragolia

“…We studied the cellular adhesion molecule (CAM) profile of circulating EMPs in patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus type 2, who were undergoing elective cardiac catheterization. …”
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Fatigue behavior of damaged concrete beams repaired with composite material by Khamis Hadjazi, A. Hamiani, Sereir Zouaoui, Amziane Sofiane

“…The results showed that the shear strength developed by the repaired beam is sensitive to the variation of the mechanical properties (Concrete, FRP and Adhesive layer), the fatigue load ratio and the number of cycles. …”
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Is There a Role of Targeted Agents in the Management of Adrenocortical Cancers? by M. W. Saif, B. Fallon, K. N. Syrigos

“…Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare and aggressive tumor arising from the adrenal cortex with an incidence of one to two cases per million within the general US population. …”
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Involvement of Nitric Oxide in a Rat Model of Carrageenin-Induced Pleurisy by Masahiro Iwata, Shigeyuki Suzuki, Yuji Asai, Takayuki Inoue, Kenji Takagi

“…L-arginine and NOC-18 reversed the proinflammatory effects of NO synthase inhibitors, perhaps by reducing the expression of adhesion molecules on endothelial cells. Thus, our results indicate that NO is involved in blunting—not enhancing—the inflammatory response.…”
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Effects Of Natural Fibre Reinforcement On The Shear Strength Properties Of Soil by Jodin Makinda, Heah Yee Ling, Elsa Eka Putri

“…In conclusion, it was determined that the inclusion of root fiber improves the adhesion and the shear strength properties of the soil.…”
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Gastric Collision Tumors: An Insight into Their Origin and Clinical Significance by Adamantios Michalinos, Anastasia Constantinidou, Michael Kontos

“…However, these rare neoplasms might help in unlocking secrets of cancer behavior including tumorigenesis, differentiation, and adhesion and thus clinicians should be aware of their existence.…”
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