Functionalization of LDPE and mLLDPE via grafting trans-ethylene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid by reactive extrusion

“…An investigation was made of grafting trans-ethylene-1,2-dicarboxylic acid (TEDA) onto metallocene-linear low-density polyethylene (mLLDPE) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) in the course of reactive extrusion. …”
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Modification of low-molecular-weight polyethylene through grafted copolymerization with methyl acrylate by Valentin Kudyshkin, Nurad Bozorov, Ruslan Madiev, Bektemir Ruziev, Nurbek Ashurov, Sayera Rashidova

“…Copolymers of methyl acrylate were grafted onto low-molecular-weight polyethylene in the presence of benzoyl peroxide in o-xylene. …”
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Impact of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft on left Ventricular Systolic Function by Dilshad Abdulqadir Rasul, Mohammed Hasan Alwan

“…Conclusions: The left ventricular systolic function following coronary artery bypass graft is dependable on preoperative left ventricular systolic function and it is improved in patients with low ejection fraction, while reduced in patients with normal ejection fraction.   …”
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Association between Early Resistive Index Measurement and Early Graft Function and Long-Term Graft Survival after Kidney Transplantation: an Evidence-based Clinical Review by Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka, Arry Rodjani, Nur Rasyid

“…The present study has conducted to identify the association between early RI measurement and early graft function represented as delayed graft function (DGF) and immediate graft function (IGF), as well as long-term graft survival. …”
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Association between Early Resistive Index Measurement and Early Graft Function and Long-Term Graft Survival after Kidney Transplantation: an Evidence-based Clinical Review by Pande Made Wisnu Tirtayasa, Gede Wirya Kusuma Duarsa, Gerhard Reinaldi Situmorang, I Wayan Yudiana, Kadek Budi Santosa, Anak Agung Gde Oka, Arry Rodjani, Nur Rasyid

“…The present study has conducted to identify the association between early RI measurement and early graft function represented as delayed graft function (DGF) and immediate graft function (IGF), as well as long-term graft survival. …”
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Donor's therapeutic hypothermia vs. normothermia in kidney transplantation: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials by Luccas Marcolin Miranda, Pedro Emanuel Carneiro De Lima, Nathalia De Carvalho Dias Miranda, Giovanna Zaniolo Margraf, Juliano Riella

“…Donor's therapeutic hypothermia was suggested to decrease kidney delayed graft function (DGF) when compared to normothermia in previous trials, but the role of such intervention is still controversial. …”
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Surface Grafting of Graphene Flakes with Fluorescent Dyes: A Tailored Functionalization Approach by Ylea Vlamidis, Carmela Marinelli, Aldo Moscardini, Paolo Faraci, Stefan Heun, Stefano Veronesi

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Indicators of monocyte-derived component of the immune system in patients with satisfactory renal graft function by S. V. Zybleva, S. L. Zyblev

“…Positive correlation between CD14+mid/high, CD14+lowCD64+ , CD14+mid/highCD86+ , CD14+mid/highCD64+ counts in the early post-transplant period and sCr/sCysC levels in long-term follow-up, as well as negative correlation between CD14+low, CD14+lowCD86+ counts in the early post-transplant period and sCr/sCysC levels in long-term follow-up can serve as a predictor of renal graft function.…”
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Stage-by-stage correction of aortic coarctation in low-weight newborns (first experience) by A. V. Nokhrin, M. I. Komissarov, I. Yu. Alyoshin, E. V. Trizna, L. L. Popova, O. A. Murashova, E. M. Gvozd, D. O. Ivanov

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Effect of Tele-Cardiac Rehabilitation Program on Functional Independence, Hand Grip Strength, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Coronary Artery Bypass Graft by Kalpesh Satani, Neha Mukkamala, G P Kumar

“…Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is a standardized physical and functional enhancement program. The referral rate for cardiac rehabilitation post-operatively is very low, and further compliance is a bigger problem. …”
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Low regulatory T-cells frequency is associated with graft rejection after small bowel transplantation: Clinical and experimental evidence. by Rodrigo Papa-Gobbi, Pablo Stringa, Maria Virginia Gentilini, Ivana Ivanoff, Mariana Machuca, Nidia Monserrat Arreola, Javier Serradilla, Karla Estefanía-Fernández, Paloma Talayero, María Velayos, Elena Sánchez-Zapardiel, Gabriel Gondolesi, Ane Andrés-Moreno, Martin Rumbo, Francisco Hernández-Oliveros

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Infection Risks With Thymoglobulin Use for Delayed Graft Function in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplantation: Research Letter by Mathew Kunthara, Greg A Knoll, David Massicotte-Azarniouch

“…Anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) is often used when delayed graft function (DGF) occurs post-transplantation. …”
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Comparative Study of Free Radical Grafting and Alkaline Conjugation for Enhanced Resveratrol Incorporation and Whey Protein Functionalities by Tanaporn Manochai, Suthaphat Kamthai, Thanyaporn Siriwoharn

“…These findings highlight free radical grafting of WPI as a promising approach for incorporating resveratrol and improving the functionality of protein-based ingredients in functional food products.…”
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Transplantation of decellularized porcine kidney grafts repopulated with primary human cells demonstrates filtration function in pigs by David Y. Lo, Boyukkhanim Ahmadzada, MacKenna A. Stachel, Melia Schaefer, Usman Ashraf, John I. Wagner, Ethan J. Vanderslice, Madie Tornquist, Kendra Mariakis, Peggy Halsten, Christopher D. Lindsay, Emily C. Beck, Scott L. Nyberg, Jeffrey J. Ross

“…Heterotopic implantation further tested bi-culture kidney graft function over 3 successive implant sessions with 1–2 grafts per session. …”
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Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) with thin grafts in patients suffered bullous keratophaty with low preoperative visual acuity by S. V. Trufanov, E. G. Polunina

“…Purpose: To evaluate the results of DSAEK with thin grafts in patients suffered bullous keratophaty with low preoperative visual acuity.Methods: DSAEK with thin grafts the thickness of which was 150‑70 μm was fulfilled in 47 patients (47 eyes) suffered bullous keratophaty without visible leukomas in the corneal stroma. …”
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Comparative analysis of models predicting the risks of early poor outcome of deceased-donor liver transplantation: a retrospective single-center study by A. I. Sushkov, M. V. Popov, V. S. Rudakov, D. S. Svetlakova, A. N. Pashkov, A. S. Lukianchikova, M. Muktarzhan, K. K. Gubarev, V. E. Syutkin, A. I. Artemyev, S. E. Voskanyan

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CD4hiCD8low Double-Positive T Cells Are Associated with Graft Rejection in a Nonhuman Primate Model of Islet Transplantation by Yun Jung Choi, Hi-Jung Park, Hye Jin Park, Kyeong Cheon Jung, Jae-Il Lee

“…Here, we examined the functional characteristics of peripheral DP T cells and analyzed their significance with respect to islet graft rejection in a nonhuman primate model of islet transplantation. …”
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En-Bloc Kidney Transplantation From Extremely Low-Weight (0.9–5.0 kg) Pediatric Donors: A Decade of Single-Center Experience by Xianpeng Zeng, Qiuxiang Xia, Heng Li, Miao Wang, Hanying Li, Liang He, Hua Su, Chun Zhang, Zhendi Wang

“…Recipients with long-term (>1 year) graft survival were observed to have a high prevalence (31.3%) of delayed graft function. …”
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Development of novel melt-compounded starch-grafted polypropylene/polypropylene-grafted maleic anhydride/organoclay ternary hybrids by E. Lafranche, R. Tessier, P. Krawczak

“…Regarding clay dispersion, adding a low content of ethylene-propylene copolymer-based PP-g-MA compatibilizer having a high MA-grafting level, and a polar organoclay (Cloisite®30B) is the most desirable formulation to optimize clay intercalation and exfoliation in PP-g-starch. …”
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Suspected late graft failure and graft versus host disease 34 years after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation clinically and pathologically presenting as host versus graft dise... by Ejas Palathingal Bava, Sharon Skorupski, Edward Peres, Pegah Dejban, Qing Chang, Brian Theisen, Sanam Husain

“…Short tandem repeat-polymerase chain reaction (STR-PCR) chimerism analysis showed that the percentage of donor DNA in the liver biopsy specimen was very low (11 %); hence, host-versus-graft disease (HVGD) was implicated. …”
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