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Vascular smooth muscle calcium waves in isolated arterioles : interactions between intraluminal pressure and intracellular calcium handling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Arterioles, an important control element in the circulatory system regulate blood flow in part though a phenomenon known as the 'Myogenic Response'. ...
The role of metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 in cerebral ischemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Group I metabotropic glutamate receptor 5 (mGluR5), belongs to G-protein coupled receptors family and plays important roles in CNS disorders including ...
Azelnidipine attenuates inflammatory responses, siperoxide and relevant signaling pathways induced by amyloid-beta in mouse cerebral endothelial cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease with no known cure. The cause and progression of AD is still unclear. Over the years, studies have shown that one of the earliest cytotoxic effects is ...
Microrna detection by surface plasmon resonance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world out of over 100 different known human cancers. Therefore there is a need for better ...
Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility of polypropylene mesh conjugated with gold nanoparticles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Polypropylene (PP) mesh is commonly utilized as a patch for hernia repairs and for pelvic slings. However, biocompatibility and infection rates are a concern. Conjugating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to PP mesh may enhance ...
Employers perceptions of agricultural systems management (ASM) graduates competencies and skill level in the work environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
The University of Missouri Agricultural Systems Management and Agricultural Engineering Extension program is undergoing a six year review in order to evaluate whether or not the department is satisfying the needs of the ...
Multi-frequency electrical impedance method for detection of viable micro-organisms, their quantification and their characterization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Despite advances in DNA based technologies and molecular methods, there are still several drawbacks to these methods and hence, there is a need for development of a new technology for microbial detection and quantification. ...
Photo-biomodulation and soybean isoflavones on amyloid-beta peptide-induced oxidative stress and inflammation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder, and the aggregation of amyloid-[beta]-peptide (A[beta]) is recognized as one of the ...
Functional and structural modifications associated with hypertension, obesity and diabetes in the resistance vasculatureFunctional and structural modifications associated with hypertension, obesity and diabetes in the resistance vasculature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Cardiovascular diseases are considered the leading cause of death nowadays. Hypertension, obesity and type-2 diabetes are deemed major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In essential hypertension, ...
Detection of circulating breast cancer cells using photoacoustic flow cytometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year. Moreover, about 40,000 women died from breast cancer last year alone. As breast cancer progresses ...
Nanoparticle mediated ablation of breast cancer cells using a nanosecond pulsed electric field
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
In the past, both nanomaterials and various heating modalities have been researched as means for treating cancers. However, many of the current methodologies have the flaws of inconsistent tumor ablation and significant ...
Experimental and numerical investigation of biomass mechanical pre-processingExperimental and numerical investigation of biomass mechanical pre-processing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
In this study, mechanical properties of switchgrass and miscanthus were determined by tensile, compressive and shear tests in longitudinal (along the fiber) and transversal (cross the fiber) directions with special designed ...
Electromagnetic stimulation of a composite scaffold for wound healing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Decellularized tissues have been investigated as natural sources for tissue scaffolds as synthetic mimicry of the natural extracellular matrix is quite ...
The role of astrocytic calcium signaling in brain damage after photothrombosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Ischemic stroke is the third leading cause of death in industrialized countries. Our previous study found elevated [Ca[superscript 2+]]i signals in ...
Photoacoustic detection of circulating tumor cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Photoacoustics is one of the new branches in biomedical diagnostics that holds lot of new promises and advancements. It is a unique field that deals with the conversion of photons into ultrasound waves. It is only in the ...
Development of gold nanoparticle conjugated polyethylene terephthalate for improved biocompatibility in hernia repair materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
Synthetic biomaterials are currently a popular choice for use in many surgical soft tissue repair applications. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is an example of such material that has been used, more specifically, for ...
Pupillary light reflex in children with autism spectrum disorders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Pupillary light reflex (PLR) refers to the phenomenon of pupil size changing with respect to retinal illumination. It's a noninvasive, functional test which can reveal a rich set of information about nervous system. Abnormal ...
Properties of extruded snacks containing tomato and garlic
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Tomato and garlic may provide health benefits due to their bioactive compounds and fibers. The main objective of this study was to investigate the ...
Growth characteristics of Dekkera Bruxellensis during grape wine fermentation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Modeling the impact of polystyrene microparticles on toxicity of phenol to Artemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The increasing use and availability of micro and nanoparticles for use in science, technology and daily consumer products has led to unique challenges ...