Microstructural Characteristics Of Functionally Graded Materials Designed As Dental Post,
2010
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Thamar, Thamar, Yemen
Microstructural Characteristics Of Functionally Graded Materials Designed As Dental Post, Ahmed A. Madfa
Ahmed A. Madfa
To study the interfaces and microstructure of multilayered materials fabricated based on functionally graded concept for use as dental posts.
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2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
, Geun-Cheol Gil, William H. Velander, Kevin E. Van Cott
Kevin Van Cott Publications
Human protein C (hPC) is glycosylated at three Asn-X-Ser/Thr and one atypical Asn-X-Cys sequons. We have characterized the micro- and macro-heterogeneity of plasma-derived hPC and compared the glycosylation features with recombinant protein C (tg-PC) produced in a transgenic pig bioreactor from two animals having approximately tenfold different expression levels. The N-glycans of hPC are complex di- and tri-sialylated structures, and we measured 78% site occupancy at Asn-329 (the Asn-X-Cys sequon). The N-glycans of tg-PC are complex sialylated structures, but less branched and partially sialylated. The porcine mammary epithelial cells glycosylate the Asn-X-Cys sequon with a similar efficiency as human hepatocytes …
New Generation Of The Dental Posts For Endodontic Application.,
2010
Department of Conservative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Thamar, Thamar, Yemen
New Generation Of The Dental Posts For Endodontic Application., Ahmed A. Madfa
Ahmed A. Madfa
Fabricated multilayer dental post with the functionally graded design is a novel product that exhibits graded properties varied from coronal to apical parts of the tooth. The new dental post definitely performs better than posts available in the market and improves the quality of human life
Influence Of Compressible Aerogel Electrodes On The Properties Of An Electrochemical Cell,
2010
University of Denver
Influence Of Compressible Aerogel Electrodes On The Properties Of An Electrochemical Cell, Chris Sponheimer
Electronic Theses and Dissertations
In the biomedical field the need for intra organ pressure measurement can only be facilitated by adapting existing pressure sensing technology to the specific tissues under test. The customization of these sensors has only driven up cost and the need to explore new technologies has become increasingly more important. For this dissertation, we explore the use of a new technology, particularly electrochemical pressure sensing to provide a low-cost pressure sensor to fill this need. Preliminary testing showed that electrically conductive polymers exhibited a change in voltage when pressurized if bubbles were first electrolyzed in the gel creating an aerogel, and …
Retrofit Of Distillation Columns In Biodiesel Production Plants,
2010
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Retrofit Of Distillation Columns In Biodiesel Production Plants, Nghi Nguyen, Yaşar Demirel
Yaşar Demirel Publications
Column grand composite curves and the exergy loss profiles produced by the Column-Targeting Tool of the Aspen Plus simulator are used to assess the performance of the existing distillation columns, and reduce the costs of operation by appropriate retrofits in a biodiesel production plant. Effectiveness of the retrofits is assessed by means of thermodynamics and economic improvements. We have considered a biodiesel plant utilizing three distillation columns to purify biodiesel (fatty acid methyl ester) and byproduct glycerol as well as reduce the waste. The assessments of the base case simulation have indicated the need for modifications for the distillation columns. …
Destruction Of Α -Synuclein Based Amyloid Fibrils By A Low Temperature Plasma Jet,
2010
Old Dominion University
Destruction Of Α -Synuclein Based Amyloid Fibrils By A Low Temperature Plasma Jet, Erdinc Karakas, Agatha Munyanyi, Lesley Greene, Mounir Laroussi
Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Publications
Amyloid fibrils are ordered beta-sheet aggregates that are associated with a number of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer and Parkinson. At present, there is no cure for these progressive and debilitating diseases. Here we report initial studies that indicate that low temperature atmospheric pressure plasma can break amyloid fibrils into smaller units in vitro. The plasma was generated by the plasma pencil, a device capable of emitting a long, low temperature plasma plume/jet. This avenue of research may facilitate the development of a plasma-based medical treatment.
