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A biogenesis construction of CuO@MWCNT via Chenopodium album extract: an effective electrocatalyst for synaptic plasticity neurodegenerative drug pollutant detection
Clioquinol (CLQ) is one of the most toxic halogenated neurodegenerative drugs, and its synaptic plasticity effect directly affects human health and the environment. Cupric oxide (CuO) is an ideal electrocataly...
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Open AccessLow-frequency dual-frequency ultrasound-mediated microbubble cavitation for transdermal minoxidil delivery and hair growth enhancement
Ultrasound (US) has been found to rejuvenate and invigorate the hair follicles, increase the size of hair shafts, and promote new hair growth. Our present study found that dual-frequency US-mediated microbubbl...
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Application of Ultrasound Image Tracking Algorithm for Real-Time Diaphragmatic Excursion Measurement
Many studies use ultrasound for diaphragmatic excursion (DE) evaluation. The calculation of DE value requires recording the diaphragm movement, freezing the ultrasound image, recalling video and measuring targ...
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Open AccessUltrasound-Mediated EGF-Coated-Microbubble Cavitation in Dressings for Wound-Healing Applications
The feasibility of ultrasound (US) controlled cavitation for transdermal drug delivery (TDD) using gas-filled microbubbles (MBs) has been explored. However, liquid or gel-type MBs is not easy used for TDD. The...
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Open AccessTreatment effects of lysozyme-shelled microbubbles and ultrasound in inflammatory skin disease
Acne vulgaris is the most common skin disorder, and is caused by Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) and can induce inflammation. Antibiotic therapy often needs to be administered for long durations in acne therap...
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Open AccessEnhanced Therapeutic Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) Antibody Delivery via Pulsed Ultrasound with Targeting Microbubbles for Glioma Treatment
Pulsed-mode ultrasound (pUS) in combination with intravenously (IV) administered microbubbles (MBs) can enhance local drug delivery by temporarily enhancing capillary permeability. This study evaluates the use...
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Open AccessSynergistic delivery of gold nanorods using multifunctional microbubbles for enhanced plasmonic photothermal therapy
Plasmonic photothermal therapy (PPTT) using plasmonic nanoparticles as efficient photoabsorbing agents has been proposed previously. One critical step in PPTT is to effectively deliver gold nanoparticles into ...
