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1. Tuning physical and chemical attributes of the synthetic implant poly(L-lactic acid) and its effects on biological stimulation
University essay fromAbstract : Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) is a polymer chain consisting of repeating units of lactic acid (LA) used in various biomedical applications because of its biocompatible features. It is commonly used as a subdermal filler and constitutes as the main ingredient in SculptraR, which is a collagen regenerating filler used to treat lipoatrophy of the cheeks or to rejuvenate the skin. READ MORE
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2. Gene expression and mechanical properties regulating two phenotypes of horse’s skin appendages: hoof strength and hair structure
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Breeding and GeneticsAbstract : Background: The hair follicle and hoof are two parts of the horse’s skin appendages that emerge from the dermis and epidermis. Different phenotypes characterize these two integument structures and determine their quality. In this project, we were interested in studying two phenotypes, the strength of the hoof and two types of horse hairs. READ MORE
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3. Engineering Vascularized Skin Tissue in a 3D format supported by Recombinant Spider Silk
University essay from KTH/ProteinteknologiAbstract : Skin is an organ with a complex structure which plays a crucial role in thebody’s defence against external threats and in maintaining major homeostatic functions. The need for in vitro models that mimic the in vivo milieu is therefore high and relevant with various applications including, among others, penetration, absorption, and toxicity studies. READ MORE
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4. Developing a Virtual Consumer: From Human Skin to FE Modelling
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Biomedicinsk teknikAbstract : In the 'on-the-go' society of today, the use of single unit beverage packages has increased. Consequently, the interaction between the consumer and the package have also attracted greater interest when trying to gain advantages in a competitive market. READ MORE
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5. Modeling and Characterization of a Propagation Channel in a Body-Centric Nano-Network
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för fysikAbstract : Researchers have been trying to find smart health solutions that will allow people to continuously monitor their health through applications connected to the internet. One possible solution involve using nano-machines to create body-centric networks. READ MORE