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Open AccessTwo-dimensional superlattice films of gold nanoparticle-polystyrene composites: a bioactive platform for bone homeostasis maintenance
Osseo-integration between the implant and bone is a crucial factor to create a strong, durable bond that allows the implant to function effectively. However, regular implant surface with poor osseo-integration...
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Solid–liquid–gas reaction accelerated by gas molecule tunnelling-like effect
Solid–liquid–gas reactions are ubiquitous and are encountered in both nature and industrial processes1–4. A comprehensive description of gas transport in liquid and following reactions at the solid–liquid–gas int...
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Prediction of essential genes in prokaryote based on artificial neural network
Rapid identification of new essential genes is necessary to understand biological mechanisms and identify potential targets for antimicrobial drugs. Many computational methods have been proposed.
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Intrinsic Effects of Gold Nanoparticles on Oxygen–Glucose Deprivation/Reperfusion Injury in Rat Cortical Neurons
This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of gold nanoparticles (Au-NPs) on rat cortical neurons exposed to oxygen–glucose deprivation/reperfusion (OGD/R) and to elucidate the corresponding mechani...
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A Rapid Test Strip for Diagnosing Glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Based on Fluorescent Affinity Immunochromatography
In this research, we developed a rapid and easy-to-operate point-of-care testing (POCT) strip based on fluorescent affinity immunochromatography to quantitatively determine HbA1c concentrations in whole blood....
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Functionalized Au@Ag-Au nanoparticles as an optical and SERS dual probe for lateral flow sensing
Lateral flow assay strips (LFASs) with Au nanoparticles (NPs) have been widely used as a probe for biomarkers in point-of-care testing; however, there still remain challenges in detection sensitivity and quant...
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Open AccessProtective and restorative effects of the traditional Chinese medicine Jitai tablet against methamphetamine-induced dopaminergic neurotoxicity
Methamphetamine (METH) is a psychostimulant with high abuse liability that affects the monoamine neurotransmitter systems, particularly the dopamine system. Currently there are no effective medications for the...
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Open AccessIn Vitro Effects of Hollow Gold Nanoshells on Human Aortic Endothelial Cells
Gold nanoparticles are emerging as promising biomedical tools due to their unique nanoscale characteristics. Our purpose was to synthesize a hollow-shaped gold nanoparticle and to investigate its effect on hum...
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Longitudinal changes of dopamine transporters in heroin users during abstinence
Chronic exposure to heroin results in decreased dopamine transporter levels. Jitai tablets, a traditional Chinese medicine, have been effective at increasing striatal dopamine transporter availability after 6 ...
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Open AccessGeneralized multiparticle Mie modeling of light scattering by cells
The development of nanobiology requires a fundamental understanding of the interaction features between light and cells as well as cells containing nanoparticles. In this study, the generalized multiparticleMi...
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Open AccessThe cytotoxicity evaluation of magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles on human aortic endothelial cells
One major obstacle for successful application of nanoparticles in medicine is its potential nanotoxicity on the environment and human health. In this study, we evaluated the cytotoxicity effect of dimercaptosu...
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Open AccessFacile synthesis of ultrathin magnetic iron oxide nanoplates by Schikorr reaction
In this work, a very facile one-pot hydrothermal synthesis approach has been developed for the preparation of ultrathin magnetite nanoplates. The hydrothermal procedure was performed by aging ferrous hydroxide...
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Open AccessFacile purification of colloidal NIR-responsive gold nanorods using ions assisted self-assembly
Anisotropic metal nanoparticles have been paid much attention because the broken symmetry of these nanoparticles often leads to novel properties. Anisotropic gold nanoparticles obtained by wet chemical methods...
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Ag nanoparticles sensitize IR-induced killing of cancer cells
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Facile synthesis of gold nanoribbons by L-cysteine at room temperature
Highly crystalline gold nanoribbons have been synthesized via a simple method by L-cysteine reduction of aqueous chloroaurate ions at room temperature, without additional cap** agent or surfactant. Based on ...
