Browsing CÚRAM - Centre for Research in Medical Devices (Scholarly Articles) by Issue Date
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Preparation and characterization of tissue surrogates rich in extracellular matrix using the principles of macromolecular crowding
(Humana Press, 2019-03)Tissue engineering by self-assembly allows for the fabrication of living tissue surrogates by taking advantage of the cell's inherent ability to produce and deposit tissue-specific extracellular matrix. However, the long ... -
Applicability of FTIR-ATR method to measure carbonyls in blood plasma after physical and mental stress
(Hindawi, 2019-03-26)Introduction. Oxidative stress is a state of imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defenses. It results in the oxidation of all cellular elements and, to a large extent, proteins, ... -
Analysis of a poly(ε-decalactone)/silver nanowire composite as an electrically conducting neural interface biomaterial
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-04-15)Advancement in polymer technologies, facilitated predominantly through chemical engineering approaches or through the identification and utilization of novel renewable resources, has been a steady focus of biomaterials ... -
Local pharmacological induction of angiogenesis: drugs for cells and cells as drugs
(Elsevier, 2019-06-19)The past decades have seen significant advances in pro-angiogenic strategies based on delivery of molecules and cells for conditions such as coronary artery disease, critical limb ischemia and stroke. Currently, three major ... -
Hypoxia preconditioning of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells before implantation in orthopaedics
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Low resistance, highly corrugated structures based on poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) doped with a d-glucopyranoside-derived ionic liquid
(Elsevier, 2019-12-02)Conjugated polymers have gained significant interest as highly conducting organic materials with versatile surface morphology. In this study, we demonstrate that the electrodeposition of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene), ... -
Translational Research Symposium—collaborative efforts as driving forces of healthcare innovation
(Springer Verlag, 2019-12-02)The 5th Translational Research Symposium was organised at the annual meeting of the European Society for Biomaterials 2018, Maastricht, the Netherlands, with emphasis on the future of emerging and smart technologies for ... -
Therapeutic potential of intranasal photobiomodulation therapy for neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders: a narrative review.
(De Gruyter, 2019-12-09)The application of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for neuronal stimulation is studied in different animal models and in humans, and has shown to improve cerebral metabolic activity and blood flow, and provide neuroprotection ... -
Recent advances in host–guest self‐assembled cyclodextrin carriers: Implications for responsive drug delivery and biomedical engineering
(Wiley, 2020-02-05)This Review is an overview of the unique characteristics of cyclodextrin in forming an inclusion complex via host guest noncovalent interactions. The modification of cyclodextrin advances its application as a pharmaceutical ... -
The synergistic effect of low oxygen tension and macromolecular crowding in the development of extracellular matrix-rich tendon equivalents
(IOP Publishing, 2020-02-26)Cellular therapies play an important role in tendon tissue engineering, with tenocytes being the most prominent and potent cell population available. However, for the development of a rich extracellular matrix tenocyte-assembled ... -
Microwave ablation antenna for functional adenomas in the adrenal gland
(IEEE, 2020-03-02)Microwave thermal ablation has been thoroughly investigated in the last decades. However, new challenges for this technology are nowadays represented by specific applications. The present work investigates a promising ... -
A glycotherapeutic approach to functionalize biomaterials-based systems
(Wiley, 2020-03-18)In addition to being one of the primary building block materials of living cells, glycans are also favorable candidates for therapeutic applications. In the mid-20th century, the progress of glycans in the drug discovery ... -
In vitro attenuation of astrocyte activation and neuroinflammation through ibuprofen-doping of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxypyrrole) formulations
(Elsevier, 2020-04-08)Neuroinflammation is often associated with poor functional recovery and may contribute to or initiate the development of severe neurological disorders, such as epilepsy, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease. Ibuprofen ... -
Automation, monitoring, and standardization of cell product manufacturing
(Frontiers Media, 2020-07-14)Although regenerative medicine products are at the forefront of scientific research, technological innovation, and clinical translation, their reproducibility and large-scale production are compromised by automation, ... -
High-resolution scanning electron microscopy for the analysis of three-dimensional ultrastructure of clots in acute ischemic stroke
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2020-12-23)Background: Characterization of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) clots has typically focused on two dimensional histological analysis of the thrombus. The three dimensional (3D) architecture and distribution of components ... -
Electric field stimulation for tissue engineering applications
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2021-01-05)Electric fields are involved in numerous physiological processes, including directional embryonic development and wound healing following injury. To study these processes in vitro and/or to harness electric field stimulation ... -
Bioactive potential of natural biomaterials: identification, retention and assessment of biological properties
(Springer Nature, 2021-03-19)Biomaterials have had an increasingly important role in recent decades, in biomedical device design and the development of tissue engineering solutions for cell delivery, drug delivery, device integration, tissue replacement, ... -
Histological evaluation of acute ischemic stroke thrombi may indicate the occurrence of vessel wall injury during mechanical thrombectomy
(BMJ Publishing Group, 2021-05-11)Background Several animal studies have demonstrated that mechanical thrombectomy (MT) for acute ischemic stroke (AIS) may cause vessel wall injury (VWI). However, the histological changes in human cerebral arteries following ... -
Characterization of the ‘White’ appearing clots that cause acute ischemic stroke
(Elsevier, 2021-09-28)Objectives Most clots retrieved from patients with acute ischemic stroke are ‘red’ in color. ‘White’ clots represent a less common entity and their histological composition is less known. Our aim was to investigate the ...