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Logistic modeling of a biomass utilization system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
A logistic model was developed for a biomass utilization system and implemented in ExtendSim. The model allows for system simulation and analysis of biomass supply chain in terms of economic viability and energy balance. ...
Detection of CD4 and CD8 t-lymphocytes and HER2 breast cancer biomarker using the opto-fluidic ring resonator biosensor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] We have demonstrated label-free detection of CD4+ and CD8+ T-Lymphocytes and HER2 breast cancer biomarker using the opto-fluidic ring resonator (OFRR) ...
Development of a post-traumatic osteoarthritis model to evaluate the effects of impact velocity and maximum strain on articular cartilage cell viability, matrix biomarkers, and material properties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) is a very painful and debilitating disease that is associated with mechanical injury to articular cartilage, yet the severity of trauma required to induce it is unknown. The objective ...
Applications of gel electrophoresis in quantum dot conjugates' separation and purification
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The objectives of this study were to build Quantum dot (QD) crosslinker complexes for antibody conjugation usage, to purify QD crosslinker complexes by gel electrophoresis and to check the biological functionalities of ...
A fiber-optic confocal scanner for scattering tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Confocal microscopy has become an important diagnostic tool in examining scattering tissues. The high resolution of confocal microscopy and its optical sectioning capabilities lend itself as a desirable modality in examining ...
Study of human pupillary light reflex and its potential application in autism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Pupillary light reflex (PLR) can be used as an objective and non-invasive method to evaluate certain brain functions. In this research, we developed ...
Development and applications of label-free optofluidic ring resonator biosensor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This dissertation presents the development and applications of label-free optofluidic ring resonator (OFRR) sensor platform. The OFRR sensor naturally ...
Regulation of calcium signaling by p130PH in astrocytes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Ca2+ signaling is a characteristic form of astrocyte excitability, but its role in ischemia is not clearly understood. Our previous study (Ding et al., 2009) demonstrated that astrocytes exhibit enhanced Ca2+ signaling ...
Propagation of polarized light in skeletal muscle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Skeletal muscle is a very important tissue in animals and humans. Optical polarization imaging is a non-invasive method to study biological tissues and provides unique polarization contrast. An imaging system was developed ...
Modeling of delayed fluorescence from photosystem II and applications in assessment of drought and chemical stresses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Photosynthesis is not only vital for plant growth and survival but also indicative of plant-environment interactions. This research was designed to analyze photoelectron kinetics and its dependence on environmental factors. ...