Energy-Based Tissue Fusion for Sutureless Closure: Applications, Mechanisms, and Potential for Functional Recovery [0.03%]
基于能量的组织融合用于无针闭合：应用、机制及其促进功能恢复的潜力
Eric A Kramer,Mark E Rentschler
Eric A Kramer
As minimally invasive surgical techniques progress, the demand for efficient, reliable methods for vascular ligation and tissue closure becomes pronounced. The surgical advantages of energy-based vessel sealing exceed those of traditional, ...
Caroline E Hansen,Yongzhi Qiu,Owen J T McCarty et al.
Caroline E Hansen et al.
The vasculature is a dynamic environment in which blood platelets constantly survey the endothelium for sites of vessel damage. The formation of a mechanically coherent hemostatic plug to prevent blood loss relies on a coordinated series of...
Elise F Morgan,Ginu U Unnikrisnan,Amira I Hussein
Elise F Morgan
The mechanical properties of bone are fundamental to the ability of our skeletons to support movement and to provide protection to our vital organs. As such, deterioration in mechanical behavior with aging and/or diseases such as osteoporos...
T L Carlson,J Y Lock,R L Carrier
T L Carlson
Mucus selectively controls the transport of molecules, particulate matter, and microorganisms to the underlying epithelial layer. It may be desirable to weaken the mucus barrier to enable effective delivery of drug carriers. Alternatively, ...
From Nanowarming to Thermoregulation: New Multiscale Applications of Bioheat Transfer [0.03%]
从纳米加热到体温调节：生物热传输的新多尺度应用
John C Bischof,Kenneth R Diller
John C Bischof
This review explores bioheat transfer applications at multiple scales from nanoparticle (NP) heating to whole-body thermoregulation. For instance, iron oxide nanoparticles are being used for nanowarming, which uniformly and quickly rewarms ...
Laura Niklason,Guohao Dai
Laura Niklason
The development processes of arteries and veins are fundamentally different, leading to distinct differences in anatomy, structure, and function as well as molecular profiles. Understanding the complex interaction between genetic and epigen...
Physiology and Engineering of the Graded Interfaces of Musculoskeletal Junctions [0.03%]
分级界面的生理和工程研究在肌肉骨骼连接处的应用
Edward D Bonnevie,Robert L Mauck
Edward D Bonnevie
The connective tissues of the musculoskeletal system can be grouped into fibrous, cartilaginous, and calcified tissues. While each tissue type has a distinct composition and function, the intersections between these tissues result in the fo...
Russell Urie,Deepanjan Ghosh,Inam Ridha et al.
Russell Urie et al.
Inorganic nanomaterials have witnessed significant advances in areas of medicine including cancer therapy, imaging, and drug delivery, but their use in soft tissue repair and regeneration is in its infancy. Metallic, ceramic, and carbon all...
Structural DNA Nanotechnology: Artificial Nanostructures for Biomedical Research [0.03%]
结构DNA纳米技术在生物医学研究中的应用
Yonggang Ke,Carlos Castro,Jong Hyun Choi
Yonggang Ke
Structural DNA nanotechnology utilizes synthetic or biologic DNA as designer molecules for the self-assembly of artificial nanostructures. The field is founded upon the specific interactions between DNA molecules, known as Watson-Crick base...
Eric Lin,Thong Cao,Sunitha Nagrath et al.
Eric Lin et al.
Metastasis contributes to poor prognosis in many types of cancer and is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Tumor cells metastasize to distant sites via the circulatory and lymphatic systems. In this review, we discuss the potential...