• Artificial rupture of membranes (AROM), also known as an amniotomy, is performed by a midwife or obstetrician and was once thought to be an effective means to induce or accelerate labor. (wikipedia.org)
  • The different techniques for artificial rupture of membranes have not been extensively compared in the literature. (wikipedia.org)
  • In one study comparing amnihook versus amnicot for artificial rupture of membranes, use of an amnicot was associated with fewer neonatal scalp lacerations. (wikipedia.org)
  • Iatrogenic preterm prelabour rupture of fetal membranes (iPPROM) remains the main complication after invasive interventions into the intrauterine cavity. (researchgate.net)
  • 8 i 5une rupture provoquée des membranes (méthode de référence), le second présentant des membranes foetales intactes. (who.int)
  • Le test d'évaporation constitue un test diagnostique simple, facile à pratiquer et peu coûteux de la rupture des membranes. (who.int)
  • 50 hospitalized women for whom artificial both a microscope and a professional within rupture of membranes had been performed reach round the clock. (who.int)
  • Anti-glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease is a classic autoimmune disorder characterized by the presence of circulating pathogenic autoantibodies directed against proteins in the glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • Proteins in lipid membranes are one of the fundamental building blocks of biological functionality. (phys.org)
  • More than half of all proteins interact with membranes. (phys.org)
  • Biological membranes consist of a phospholipid bilayer and a variety of proteins that accomplish vital biological functions. (phys.org)
  • Membrane receptor proteins serve as connection between the cell's internal and external environments. (phys.org)
  • Phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P 2 ) plays an essential role in neuronal activities through interaction with various proteins involved in signaling at membranes. (jneurosci.org)
  • However, the distribution pattern of PI(4,5)P 2 and the association with these proteins on the neuronal cell membranes remain elusive. (jneurosci.org)
  • PI(4,5)P 2 interacts with various ion channels and receptors to regulate membrane signaling but its nanoscale distribution and association with these proteins remain elusive. (jneurosci.org)
  • These critical functions are fulfilled admirably by proteins embedded in the cell surface membrane. (boku.ac.at)
  • Our aim is to synthesise artificial membranes with such proteins embedded in them. (boku.ac.at)
  • This provides us with a source of pure membrane proteins and allows us to handle and manipulate them more easily. (boku.ac.at)
  • Join us as we explore the intriguing world of membrane proteins! (boku.ac.at)
  • Many bacteria and unicellular algae have light-driven pumps in their cell membranes: proteins that change shape when exposed to photons such that they can transport charged atoms in or out of the cell. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Anti-GBM nephritis is a classic autoimmune disease characterized by the presence of circulating pathogenic autoantibodies directed against proteins in the glomerular and alveolar basement membranes. (medscape.com)
  • For instance, the vertical nanowires can be used to study different proteins that are active in the body's cell membranes. (lu.se)
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ( ECMO ), also known as extracorporeal life support ( ECLS ), is an extracorporeal technique of providing prolonged cardiac and respiratory support to persons whose heart and lungs are unable to provide an adequate amount of gas exchange or perfusion to sustain life. (wikipedia.org)
  • [5] For critically ill patients, the mortality rate reduces from around 59-71% with conventional therapy to approximately 46% with extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Many patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) caused by influenza A(H1N1) infection receive extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) as a rescue therapy. (nih.gov)
  • Called "extracorporeal membrane oxygenation" ("ECMO," for short), it's a machine that temporarily takes over for the heart, lungs or both by pumping blood and delivering oxygen throughout the body. (nemours.org)
  • A therapy called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) may be used in very severe cases. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) can pass through αHL, a biological nanopore, incorporated in bilayer lipid membranes (BLMs), whereas double-stranded DNA (dsDNA) cannot. (elsevierpure.com)
  • The Application of Lipid Membranes in Biosensing. (nih.gov)
  • Artificial Lipid Membranes: Past, Present, and Future. (nih.gov)
  • Lipid Membrane Nanosensors for Environmental Monitoring: The Art, the Opportunities, and the Challenges. (nih.gov)
  • Application of Biosensors Based on Lipid Membranes for the Rapid Detection of Toxins. (nih.gov)
  • The researchers conclude that for a structurally related series of chemicals, measurement of a simple lipid water partition coefficient and selected permeabilities through a model membrane composed of the lipid can accurately predict rank order transport rates across the skin. (cdc.gov)
  • Effect of angiotensin II on artificial lipid membranes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Bupivacaine and mepivacaine on artificial lipid membranes. (bvsalud.org)
  • Such compounds act as artificial membrane carriers and increase the cation permeability of phospholipid bilayer membrane and of certain biological membrane systems. (mpg.de)
  • Proceedings: Interaction of antiarrhythmic drugs with artificial phospholipid bilayer membranes. (bvsalud.org)
  • In vitro Studies of Protein Transfer Across Human Fetal Membranes. (researchgate.net)
  • Maternal sera were dialyzed in vitro across individual or combined fetal membranes to elucidate the functions of the membranes in protein transport. (researchgate.net)
  • The aim of this study was to evaluate the sealing capability and tissue interaction of mussel-mimetic tissue adhesive (mussel glue) in comparison to fibrin glue on punctured fetal membranes in vivo. (researchgate.net)
  • Evaluation was done at term (30 days' gestation) assessing fetal survival, fetal membrane integrity and histology of the membranes. (researchgate.net)
  • ABSTRACT Timely diagnosis of ruptured fetal membranes during the pregnancy is important. (who.int)
  • The timely and accurate diagnosis of ruptt awareness of the test in developing count tured fetal membranes during pregnancy tries. (who.int)
  • A sample of 100 Iranian women between tured membranes may be complicated by 36-42 weeks gestation were selected for prolapse of cord, chorioamnionitis, fetal this clinical trial in late September 1998 pulmonary hypoplasia, etc. [ 1 ]. (who.int)
  • ECMO works by temporarily drawing blood from the body to allow artificial oxygenation of the red blood cells and removal of carbon dioxide. (wikipedia.org)
  • ECMO is also used to support patients with the acute viral pneumonia associated with COVID-19 in cases where artificial ventilation alone is not sufficient to sustain blood oxygenation levels. (wikipedia.org)
  • The ECMO machine, using a pump that works like the heart, pumps blood from the body through an artificial lung. (kidshealth.org)
  • ECMO involves using a pump to circulate blood through an artificial lung back into the bloodstream of the baby. (medlineplus.gov)
  • At the " Biomembrane Days", experts from all over the world inform about recent advances in understanding the morphology and molecular organizat ion of biomimetic and biological membranes. (mpg.de)
  • Each of our cells is surrounded by a complex membrane that functions as a biological border, letting ions and nutrients such as salt, potassium and sugar in and out. (phys.org)
  • Objectives: To investigate the potential role of a commercially available preparation of micronized Amniotic Membrane Allograft (AMA) (Amniofix, MiMedx, USA) in the biological augmentation of an in vitro model of rotator cuff repair with respect to cellular pro- liferation, collagen content and mechanical properties of the bone- tendon interface. (researchgate.net)
  • Artificially produced membranes, such as semipermeable membranes used in artificial kidney dialysis (RENAL DIALYSIS), monomolecular and bimolecular membranes used as models to simulate biological CELL MEMBRANES. (bvsalud.org)
  • With the amnihook method, a sterile plastic hook is inserted into the vagina and used to puncture the membranes containing the amniotic fluid. (wikipedia.org)
  • With the membranes punctured, amniotic fluid is able to escape from the uterus and exit the vagina. (wikipedia.org)
  • The presence of amniotic fluid is women with intact membranes documented determined by the colour change. (who.int)
  • Medical membranes have been successfully used for large and small scale industrial processes. (medgadget.com)
  • The global medical membrane market has witnessed unmatched growth over the last few decades, due to a wide application range of medical membranes in several industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and a lot more. (medgadget.com)
  • Therefore, hemodialysis is one of the most vital uses of semi-permeable medical membranes in the artificial treatment of blood. (medgadget.com)
  • Moreover, increasing government initiatives in research and development, advancement in healthcare industry, biotechnology, and increasing adoption of medical membranes in several industries are key factors driving growth of the medical membrane market. (medgadget.com)
  • However, high capital investments in the development of medical membranes and surface fouling are foreseen to hinder the growth of the global medical membrane market. (medgadget.com)
  • The medical membrane market is growing at significant rate in the Asia Pacific region, owing to the rising number of manufacturing facilities to cater to the increasing demand for medical membranes. (medgadget.com)
  • Medical membranes have excessive precision for separation and assist in the processing of products of excessive purity. (medgadget.com)
  • The global medical membranes market is moderately competitive with its increasing demand in the pharmaceutical industry. (medgadget.com)
  • Owing to growth in their application across various quit-use industries, inclusive of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare, the worldwide clinical membrane market has witnessed unprecedented growth in current years. (medgadget.com)
  • A membrane protein is a protein molecule that is attached to, or associated with the membrane of a cell or an organelle. (phys.org)
  • RAS is a signaling protein associated with the cell membrane that is mutated in up to 30% of human cancers. (ai.gov)
  • For the first time, a molecular movie has captured in detail the process of an anion transported across the cell membrane by a light-fuelled protein pump. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Among others, it possesses a rhodopsin protein in its cell membrane which transports chloride anions from outside the cell to its inside. (scitechdaily.com)
  • As the study has revealed, the chloride anion is attracted by a positively charged patch of the rhodopsin protein in Nonlabens marinus' cell membrane. (scitechdaily.com)
  • The artificial intelligence market size to grow from USD 150.2 billion in 2023 to USD 1,345.2 billion by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 36.8% during the forecast period. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • He has lectured about Pediatric keratoplasty surgical techniques, ocular surface reconstructions, stem cell transplantation, and artificial corneas. (rochester.edu)
  • His research interest is in ocular surface reconstruction, stem cell transplantations, and artificial corneas. (rochester.edu)
  • Ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder that scars the conjunctiva and cornea. (msdmanuals.com)
  • In people with ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid, both eyes are affected, becoming red at first. (msdmanuals.com)
  • People with ocular mucous membrane pemphigoid can use artificial tears and doctors can remove inwardly turned lashes (for example, by pulling, freezing, or burning with electricity) to help relieve symptoms and prevent some complications. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Overview of Conjunctival and Scleral Disorders The conjunctiva is the membrane that lines the eyelid and loops back to cover the sclera (the tough white fiber layer covering the eye), right up to the edge of the cornea (the clear layer in. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Numerous negatively charged oxygen atoms of EDTA molecules and 6.0 Å two-dimensional (2D) sub-nanochannel of MXene nanosheets enable biomimetic channel size, chemical groups and tunable charge density for the resulting membranes. (nature.com)
  • Descemet's Membrane Biomimetic Microtopography Differentiate. (lww.com)
  • Increasing use of medical membrane in hemodialysis and pharmaceutical filtration are the major factors propelling the global medical membrane market growth. (medgadget.com)
  • These membranes are widely used in various medical applications such as venting & gas filtration, pre-filtration, sterile filtration, infusion therapy, and sample preparation. (medgadget.com)
  • The objective of this work is to develop a standard system for assessing the effectiveness of drinking water plants with respect to the removal of MS2, Qbeta and GA bacteriophages by a conventional pre-treatment process (coagulation-flocculation-settling-sand filtration) followed or not by an ultrafiltration (UF) membrane (complete treatment process). (who.int)
  • Psychological aspects of orthognathic surgery and its effect on quality of life in pregnant women were studied: 1 with artificially ruptured membranes (gold standard) and 1 with intact membranes. (who.int)
  • The device used is a membrane oxygenator , also known as an artificial lung. (wikipedia.org)
  • Membrane" means a type of artificial lung. (nemours.org)
  • Develops artificial lung technology with $4.9 million army grant. (mpo-mag.com)
  • Nanowerk Spotlight ) Ultrathin membranes play an important role in the desalination process and can transform even the dirtiest water into something potable for millions of people across the world (read more about the role of nanotechnology in water treatment ). (nanowerk.com)
  • As a new review article in Advanced Materials ( 'Ultrathin Membranes for Separations: A New Era Driven by Advanced Nanotechnology' ) points out, the decisive problem is how to minimize the thickness of selective layers while maintaining high separation accuracy and sufficient mechanical stability. (nanowerk.com)
  • Studies of cell membranes using nanotechnology have up to now mainly involved studying artificial membranes on flat surfaces, but because many membranes in the body have a curved shape, a different type of nano-surface is needed. (lu.se)
  • Herein, inspired by K + channel of streptomyces A (KcsA K + ), we have constructed cation sieving membranes using MXene nanosheets and Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) molecules as building blocks. (nature.com)
  • The study of these membrane-active compounds acting as multidentate ligands for cations has substantially contributed to our present knowledge of the basis of transport mechanism and cation specificity. (mpg.de)
  • Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have achieved the first experimental results of using graphene as a membrane to separate gases. (ieee.org)
  • The ultra-thin, graphene-based membranes' highly selective pores increase flux through the membrane making the process more energy efficient, thereby reducing the plant's production of carbon dioxide. (ieee.org)
  • That work demonstrated that if graphene were used in a multi-layer membrane, the adhesion between the layers of the membrane would be extremely strong. (ieee.org)
  • In that work, scientists used computer simulation to show that nanoporous graphene could replace membrane materials currently used in the reverse osmosis water desalination processes. (ieee.org)
  • These atomically thin, porous graphene membranes represent a new class of ideal molecular sieves, where gas transport occurs through pores which have a thickness and diameter on the atomic scale," says Colorado mechanical engineering professor Scott Bunch in a university press release . (ieee.org)
  • Our findings provide a theoretical basis for ions transport in sub-nanochannels and an alternative strategy for design ions separation membranes. (nature.com)
  • These physicochemical features have thus largely inspired the designing principles for current membranes aiming to achieve similar separation performance. (nature.com)
  • Moreover, the transport and separation mechanisms of ions within sub-nanochannels modulated by local charge density remains elusive and an effective strategy to fabricate high-efficiency mono-/divalent ions selective membranes is yet to be developed. (nature.com)
  • A medical membrane is a synthetically created membrane, which is usually used for separation purposes in the healthcare industry, as well as in laboratories. (medgadget.com)
  • The membrane is used to cowl a number of the advanced applications of membrane technologies, inclusive of attention, separation, and purification, as a separation method. (medgadget.com)
  • They have the solubility, purity and range of molecular weight needed to make hollow fiber, flat sheet and tubular membranes with the pore size and separation selectivity you need. (solvay.com)
  • Membrane separation processes can help increase the recovery of valuable food products while reducing the volume of waste streams generated. (solvay.com)
  • Udel® PSU was used in the early 1980's to make the world's first commercial gas separation membrane able to separate hydrogen from ammonia purge-gas streams. (solvay.com)
  • Today's gas separation membranes are made using sulfone polymers as well as fluoropolymers. (solvay.com)
  • Hyflon® AD amorphous perfluoropolymers are suitable for polymeric gas separation membranes used in the separation of gases or vapors, the recovery of gases and the enrichment of air in pharmaceutical or chemical processing applications. (solvay.com)
  • The present work attempted to enhance RL1 production by Pseudomonas aeruginosa BC1 in a pervaporation membrane bioreactor with the convenient permeate substances separation. (confex.com)
  • During the fermentation process in pervaporation membrane bioreactor, the convenient permeate substances separation in situ improved the ability of cell growth and metabolism obviously. (confex.com)
  • The membrane had performed its role - selectively allowing certain molecules to pass through while blocking others - in an entirely different way, using its electrical properties rather than the typical mechanical sorting based on the sizes of pores in the material. (materialstoday.com)
  • Udel® PSU is used around the world to make dialysis membranes, which serve as artificial kidneys for a growing number of our population. (solvay.com)
  • Udel® P-3500 LCD MB is a tough high-strength grade that's well-suited for dialysis membranes. (solvay.com)
  • Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen, called the peritoneal membrane, to filter your blood. (cdc.gov)
  • The hemodialysis machine pumps dialysis fluid into the dialyzer (artificial kidney) where circulating blood from the patient is separated from the dialysis fluid by a membrane. (cdc.gov)
  • If the fabrication process could be significantly scaled up, materials made from nanofibrous hydrogels could be used to make stretchy and strong replacement tissues such as artificial tendons and ligaments. (nanotech-now.com)
  • SIGNIFICANCE STATEMENT In this study, we established an electron microscopic method to visualize and analyze the quantitative distribution pattern of phosphatidylinositol-4,5-bisphosphate (PI(4,5)P 2 ) on cell membranes using cryo-fixed brain tissues and SDS-digested freeze-fracture replica labeling. (jneurosci.org)
  • Comparative studies of local anesthetic effects on artificial membranes and isolated cardiac tissues. (bvsalud.org)
  • This was the requirement for a thin membrane to separate the molten components, as the only known material with the needed properties for that membrane was a brittle and fragile ceramic. (materialstoday.com)
  • While some companies have continued to make liquid-sodium batteries for specialized uses, 'the cost was kept high because of the fragility of the ceramic membranes,' says Sadoway, a professor of materials chemistry. (materialstoday.com)
  • In the end, after experimenting with various compounds, the team found that an ordinary steel mesh coated with a solution of titanium nitride could perform all the functions of the previously used ceramic membranes, but without the brittleness and fragility. (materialstoday.com)
  • In this study, a low-cost functional ceramic membrane (LFCM) based on waste cast iron (WCI) was fabricated and applied to remove selenium from aqueous solutions. (mdpi.com)
  • In contrast to PAMPA or PVPA barriers, this model will not comprise a filter assistance, however it consists of two cellulose membranes enclosing a layer of dry phospholipids involving them. (5htreceptor.com)
  • That said, scientists have created an unprecedented multiscale simulation platform, referred to as Multiscale Machine-learned Modeling Infrastructure (MuMMI), to generate accurate insights into RAS-membrane biology. (ai.gov)
  • The high affinity of iron-based byproducts for anion removal can facilitate wastewater treatment using membranes functionalized with such byproducts. (mdpi.com)
  • Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid Mucous membrane pemphigoid is an autoimmune disorder that causes blisters to form in the mucous membranes of the body. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Photoactive chloride pumping through the cell membrane captured by time-resolved serial crystallography: Chloride ions (green spheres) are transported across the cell membrane by the NmHR chloride pump (pink). (scitechdaily.com)
  • A range of narrow molecular weights with controlled viscosities makes it easier to fine-tune dope solutions and optimize your membrane manufacturing process. (solvay.com)
  • Due to the discrete manner of molecular assembly in cell signalling and gene regulation, we define a framework of membrane systems equipped with discretised forms of reaction kinetics in concert with variable intramolecular structures. (springer.com)
  • Researchers have developed models of bacterial outer membranes that can help develop better antibiotics to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria. (phys.org)
  • Membrane enzymes produce a variety of substances essential for cell function. (phys.org)
  • These clusters show preferential accumulation in specific membrane compartments of different cell types, in particular, in Purkinje cell (PC) spines and granule cell (GC) presynaptic active zones. (jneurosci.org)
  • Phosphoinositides (PIs) are minor components on the cytoplasmic side of eukaryotic cell membranes, but they play essential roles in a wide variety of cellular functions. (jneurosci.org)
  • Pink crystals reveal the mechanism of chloride transport over the cell membrane: Using time-resolved serial crystallography, the pink NmHR crystals revealed ion binding sites in the chloride transporter and pumping dynamics after photoactivation. (scitechdaily.com)
  • Artificial cell membranes are formed along vertical nanowires. (lu.se)
  • All communication between the interior of a cell and its surroundings takes place through the cell membrane. (lu.se)
  • The membrane is a surface layer that holds the cell together and that largely comprises lipids, built of fatty acids. (lu.se)
  • Inside the cell there are also various types of membrane, all with their own specific role. (lu.se)
  • The Lund researchers have built an entire forest of upright nanowires on a one millimetre squared surface, on which they have succeeded in forming artificial membranes that are curved in the same way as many natural cell membranes. (lu.se)
  • At the time, the MIT researchers said they expected that turning their computer models into real world membranes would be daunting. (ieee.org)
  • An illustration of a new type of molten-electrode battery with a metal mesh membrane, developed by a team led by researchers at MIT. (materialstoday.com)
  • Further pushing membrane thickness to sub-50 nm or even atomic level is appealing to researchers, with the ultrafast permeance that may be enabled and ultimate understanding of formation and transport at the extremely low thickness that can be significantly different from their thicker counterparts. (nanowerk.com)
  • In a new scientific study, researchers from Lund University have used vertical nanowires to create more varied surfaces on which artificial membranes can form. (lu.se)
  • The review contains a detailed description of how new materials and advanced methods are developed to reduce membrane thickness and interesting mass transport phenomena across ultrathin layers, with attention to other factors concerning practical applications, that is, pore structure, stability and scalability. (nanowerk.com)
  • For many years accelerated test methods have been developed to study the behavior of the roofing membranes. (astm.org)
  • Toughness and chemical resistance along with hydrolytic and oxidative stability help membranes tolerate a variety of feed streams and cleaning methods. (solvay.com)
  • Methods: The in vitro model consisted of artificial bone-tendon constructs (BTC). (researchgate.net)
  • In their review, the authors provide a thorough review of sub-50 nm membranes, from fabrication methods, membrane structures to applications. (nanowerk.com)
  • An overview of membrane structure (network, laminar, and framework structure), fabrication methods, and applications of sub-50 nm membranes. (nanowerk.com)
  • The fabrication methods of each ultrathin membrane vary from case to case, but they can be generally divided into two types: chemical assembly and physical assembly depending on the interactions among membrane building units. (nanowerk.com)
  • The growth of the artificial intelligence market is influenced by several major factors. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • These players have adopted various organic and inorganic growth strategies, such as new product launches, partnerships and collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions, to expand their presence in the global artificial intelligence market. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of Amazon, is a globally recognized leader in cloud computing services and is at the forefront of innovation in artificial intelligence (AI). (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • During the forecast period, development of artificial intelligence in agriculture application such as drone analytics, precision farming, agriculture robots, livestock monitoring and labor management are expected to create growth opportunities for the market. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • The company is continuously investing in artificial intelligence to boost its expertise in solutions integrated with AI. (marketsandmarkets.com)
  • What details does artificial intelligence reveal to us? (laboralcentrodearte.org)
  • Soon after that, this material was used to make membranes for separating nitrogen and oxygen from air. (solvay.com)
  • High-performance polymers may also have a good fit with emerging polymer membrane applications including carbon dioxide removal (e.g., from natural gas), natural gas liquids removal and dehydration, hydrogen recovery from refinery wet gas and fuel gas streams, olefin/paraffin separations (e.g., propane/propylene) and carbon dioxide sequestration from flue gases. (solvay.com)
  • Depending on the type of materials, membranes of different thicknesses have been termed as 'ultrathin' in literature, ranging from atomic thickness to a few micrometers, although most works focus on thicknesses below 100 nm. (nanowerk.com)
  • Advanced materials and technologies are thus keys to achieving sub-50 nm thickness for membrane separations. (nanowerk.com)
  • Diagram of the thickness-degree of order relationship of some illustrative sub-50 nm porous membranes. (nanowerk.com)
  • Increasing prevalence of naïve infectious chronic diseases such as chronic kidney disease around the globe is the major factor propelling demand for medical membrane. (medgadget.com)
  • North America accounted for the largest market share in terms of revenue in the medical membrane market, owing to increasing awareness among the people, availability of better medical facilities, high adoption of the innovative products and increasing prevalence of chronic kidney disorder among the population. (medgadget.com)
  • It is sometimes called an artificial kidney. (cdc.gov)
  • The effectiveness of the three UF membranes tested in terms of bacteriophages removal showed significant differences, especially for GA bacteriophage. (who.int)
  • While still a long way off from industrial use, the membranes do possess mechanical properties that should prove beneficial in natural gas production. (ieee.org)
  • Because human mesenchymal stem cells are known to be sensitive to their mechanical environments, we investigated the mechanotransductive potential of Descemet membrane-like microtopography (DLT) to differentiate human mesenchymal stem cells into CEC-like cells. (lww.com)
  • Ni, Lin, and members of Zhao s group teamed up with Nelson s lab and Radovitzky s group in MIT s Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies, and Qin s lab at Syracuse University, to see if they could reproduce the lobster s bouligand membrane structure using their synthetic, fatigue-resistant films. (nanotech-now.com)
  • The Max Planck Society recognizes his outstanding doctoral thesis on the curvature elasticity of fluid membranes. (mpg.de)
  • The membranes show the capability to recognize monovalent/divalent cations, achieving excellent K + /Mg 2+ selectivity of 121.2 using mixed salt solution as the feed, which outperforms other reported membranes under similar testing conditions and transcends the current upper limit. (nature.com)
  • The battery, based on electrodes made of sodium and nickel chloride and using a new type of metal mesh membrane, could be used for grid-scale installations to make intermittent power sources such as wind and solar capable of delivering reliable baseload electricity. (materialstoday.com)
  • Labor is a physiologic process during which the fetus, membranes, umbilical cord, and placenta are expelled from the uterus. (medscape.com)
  • trends in biotechnology, life technological know-how, and healthcare industries, surge in demand for excessive-purity merchandise, boom in medical membrane consumption within the clinical industry are some of the important thing driving forces of the global scientific membrane industry. (medgadget.com)
  • These paper-thin membranes made the batteries too easily damaged in real-world operating conditions, so apart from a few specialized industrial applications, the system has never been widely implemented. (materialstoday.com)
  • Artificial reproduction of Descemet membrane with respect to topography and similar stiffness offers a potential innovative way to bioengineer a functional CEC monolayer from autologous stem cells. (lww.com)
  • Membranes play a cent ral role for the structure and function of all cells. (mpg.de)
  • Max Planck scientists uncover a novel and generic mechanism for the division of artificial cells into two daughter cells. (mpg.de)