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Biomimetics, Volume 9, Issue 5

May 2024 - 52 articles

Cover Story: Neuroblastoma is a pediatric tumor that accounts for 15% of childhood cancer deaths. Research has demonstrated that all-trans-retinoic acid (ATRA) inhibits cell growth and promotes differentiation. The substantial chemical and photo instability of ATRA is a significant aspect of its therapeutic value. One known method of shielding retinoids against destabilizing events is to encapsulate them in nanocarriers, such as liposomes. In this study, free ATRA and anionic-liposome-encapsulated ATRA were compared for their effects on human neuroblastoma cell growth and differentiation. The new anionic liposomal formulation improved ATRA’s differentiation efficiency, as evidenced by an increase in neurite-bearing cells. This work, which creates and tests a novel nanocarrier, is an example of the first stage in developing new therapeutic settings. View this paper
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Articles (52)

  • Review
  • Open Access
8 Citations
4,503 Views
30 Pages

Advancement in Cancer Vasculogenesis Modeling through 3D Bioprinting Technology

  • Arvind Kumar Shukla,
  • Sik Yoon,
  • Sae-Ock Oh,
  • Dongjun Lee,
  • Minjun Ahn and
  • Byoung Soo Kim

Cancer vasculogenesis is a pivotal focus of cancer research and treatment given its critical role in tumor development, metastasis, and the formation of vasculogenic microenvironments. Traditional approaches to investigating cancer vasculogenesis fac...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,058 Views
9 Pages

An efficient treatment plan using a temporary anchorage device should be built following the principle of reducing the number of tads to obtain a multiple biomechanical advantage. The following case report concerns the Biga system, a strategy that su...

  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
2,252 Views
20 Pages

The prediction of patient survival is crucial for guiding the treatment process in healthcare. Healthcare professionals rely on analyzing patients’ clinical characteristics and findings to determine treatment plans, making accurate predictions...

  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,919 Views
29 Pages

Development of a New Aggregation Method to Remove Nanoplastics from the Ocean: Proof of Concept Using Mussel Exposure Tests

  • Antonio Cid-Samamed,
  • Catarina S. E. Nunes,
  • Cristina Lomas Martínez and
  • Mário S. Diniz

The overproduction and mismanagement of plastics has led to the accumulation of these materials in the environment, particularly in the marine ecosystem. Once in the environment, plastics break down and can acquire microscopic or even nanoscopic size...

  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
2,586 Views
22 Pages

As IoT metering devices become increasingly prevalent, the smart energy grid encounters challenges associated with the transmission of large volumes of data affecting the latency of control services and the secure delivery of energy. Offloading compu...

  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
2,152 Views
16 Pages

The pectoral fin propulsion of a bionic robotic fish always consists of two phases: propulsion and recovery. The robotic fish moves in a burst-and-coast swimming manner. This study aims to analyze a pair of bionic robotic fish with rigid pectoral fin...

  • Case Report
  • Open Access
2 Citations
3,301 Views
7 Pages

Anterior Esthetic Restorations with the Stratified Stamp Technique: A Case Report

  • Camillo D’Arcangelo,
  • Matteo Buonvivere and
  • Francesco De Angelis

Anterior teeth restoration represents a challenge for dentists, who often rely on the dental technician’s wax-up. The proposed Stratified Stamp Technique (SST) allows for clinically reproducing the wax-up in a quick and easy way. A patient with...

  • Article
  • Open Access
1 Citations
2,282 Views
16 Pages

Modeling the Electrical Activity of the Heart via Transfer Functions and Genetic Algorithms

  • Omar Rodríguez-Abreo,
  • Mayra Cruz-Fernandez,
  • Carlos Fuentes-Silva,
  • Mario A. Quiroz-Juárez and
  • José L. Aragón

Although healthcare and medical technology have advanced significantly over the past few decades, heart disease continues to be a major cause of mortality globally. Electrocardiography (ECG) is one of the most widely used tools for the detection of h...

  • Article
  • Open Access
20 Citations
2,592 Views
28 Pages

In recent years, swarm intelligence optimization methods have been increasingly applied in many fields such as mechanical design, microgrid scheduling, drone technology, neural network training, and multi-objective optimization. In this paper, a mult...

  • Review
  • Open Access
27 Citations
7,611 Views
58 Pages

Insects, renowned for their abundant and renewable biomass, stand at the forefront of biomimicry-inspired research and offer promising alternatives for chitin and chitosan production considering mounting environmental concerns and the inherent limita...

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