Surgical knots are sequences of half-knots (H) or half-hitches (S), defined by their number of throws, by an opposite or similar rotation compared with the previous one, and for half-hitches whether they are sliding (s) or blocking (b). Opposite rota...
The loop and knot securities of two polyfilament and two monofilament sutures of four diameters (3.0, 2.0, 0, 1) were evaluated with a tensiometer for four four-throw knots, known to be secure with a 2.0 polyfilament suture. Loop security of Monocryl...
Small therapeutic proteins are receiving increased interest as therapeutic drugs; however, their clinical success has been limited due to their rapid elimination. Here, we report a half-life extension strategy via strategy via red blood cell red bloo...
This paper demonstrates the relationship between the production process of a knot and manipulation skills. First, we define the description (rope intersections, grasp type and fixation positions) of a knot. Second, we clarify the characteristics of t...