Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 650: Composite Cryogel with Polyelectrolyte Complexes for Growth Factor Delivery Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120650 Authors: Bolat Sultankulov Dmitriy Berillo Sholpan Kauanova Sergey Mikhalovsky Lyuba Mikhalovska Arman Saparov Macroporous scaffolds composed of chitosan (CHI), hydroxyapatite (HA), heparin (Hep), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) were prepared with a glutaraldehyde (GA) cross-linker by cryogelation. Addition of PVA to...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 649: Noninvasive Assessment of Exosome Pharmacokinetics In Vivo: A Review Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120649 Authors: Kim Kothandan Kim Kim Kim Cho Lee Lee Hwang Exosomes, intraluminal vesicles that contain informative DNA, RNA, proteins, and lipid membranes derived from the original donor cells, have recently been introduced to therapy and diagnosis. With their emergence as an alternative to cell therapy and...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 648: PLGA-BMP-2 and PLA-17β-Estradiol Microspheres Reinforcing a Composite Hydrogel for Bone Regeneration in Osteoporosis Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120648 Authors: García-García Reyes Segredo-Morales Pérez-Herrero Delgado Évora The controlled release of active substances—bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) and 17β-estradiol—is one of the main aspects to be taken into account to successfully...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 647: Self-Micellizing Technology Improves the Properties of Ezetimibe and Increases Its Effect on Hyperlipidemic Rats Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120647 Authors: Torrado-Salmerón Guarnizo-Herrero Cerezo-Garreta Torrado Durán Torrado-Santiago The aim of this work was to develop ezetimibe self-micellizing solid dispersions using Kolliphor® RH40 (MS-K) as a surfactant incorporating ezetimibe (EZ) into the croscarmellose...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 646: Bolalipid-Doped Liposomes: Can Bolalipids Increase the Integrity of Liposomes Exposed to Gastrointestinal Fluids? Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120646 Authors: Sindy Müller Kai Gruhle Annette Meister Gerd Hause Simon Drescher The use of archaeal lipids and their artificial analogues, also known as bolalipids, represents a promising approach for the stabilization of classical lipid vesicles for oral application. In a previous...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 645: Additive Manufacturing of Personalized Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms via Stereolithography Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120645 Authors: Andrew V. Healy Evert Fuenmayor Patrick Doran Luke M. Geever Clement L. Higginbotham John G. Lyons The introduction of three-dimensional printing (3DP) has created exciting possibilities for the fabrication of dosage forms, paving the way for personalized medicine. In this study, oral dosage...
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Pharmaceutics, Vol. 11, Pages 644: Development and In Vivo Evaluation of Multidrug Ultradeformable Vesicles for the Treatment of Skin Inflammation Pharmaceutics doi: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11120644 Authors: Roberto Molinaro Agnese Gagliardi Antonia Mancuso Donato Cosco Mahmoud E. Soliman Luca Casettari Donatella Paolino The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect of two chemically different edge activators, i.e., Tween® 80 and sodium deoxycholate, on (i) the...
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Pharmacy, Vol. 7, Pages 165: Building a Patient-Centered Weight Management Program: A Mixed Methods Project to Obtain Patients’ Information Needs and Ideas for Program Structure Pharmacy doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7040165 Authors: Arnold Holmes Rosenthal Achieving and maintaining weight loss for large segments of the population remains elusive, despite evidence demonstrating the value of many weight management programs. This study aimed to gather patients’ perceptions on...
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Pharmacy, Vol. 7, Pages 164: Evolution of Interdisciplinary Transition of Care Services in a Primary Care Organization Pharmacy doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7040164 Authors: William J. Hitch Irene Park Ulrich Anne C. Warren Dow Stick Danielle Leyonmark Mackenzie Farrar Transitions of care create complex management challenges for providers and leave patients vulnerable to medication errors and hospital readmissions. This article examines the evolution of an interdisciplinary team...
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Pharmacy, Vol. 7, Pages 163: An Integrated Health-System Specialty Pharmacy Model for Coordinating Transitions of Care: Specialty Medication Challenges and Specialty Pharmacist Opportunities Pharmacy doi: 10.3390/pharmacy7040163 Authors: Autumn D. Zuckerman Alicia Carver Katrina Cooper Brandon Markley Amy Mitchell Victoria W. Reynolds Marci Saknini Houston Wyatt Tara Kelley Adherence and persistence to specialty medications are necessary to achieve successful...
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Plants, Vol. 8, Pages 566: Recombinant Human Dentin Matrix Protein 1 (hDMP1) Expressed in Nicotiana benthamiana Potentially Induces Osteogenic Differentiation Plants doi: 10.3390/plants8120566 Authors: Ahmad Kaewpungsup Khorattanakulchai Rattanapisit Pavasant Phoolcharoen Inductive molecules are critical components for successful bone tissue engineering. Dentin matrix protein-1 (DMP1), a non-collagenous protein in the bone matrix, has been shown to play roles in...
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Religions, Vol. 10, Pages 656: Change—But Not Enough Yet Religions doi: 10.3390/rel10120656 Authors: Crispin Paine Many museums are now taking religion much more seriously, and there is a lot of academic interest in the subject. But many of the changes are very slow, and many museums are still ignoring religion.
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Sports, Vol. 7, Pages 243: How Does Biological Maturation and Training Experience Impact the Physical and Technical Performance of 11–14-Year-Old Male Basketball Players? Sports doi: 10.3390/sports7120243 Authors: Eduardo Guimarães Ana Ramos Manuel A. Janeira Adam D.G. Baxter-Jones José Maia This study (1) investigated the effects of age, maturity status, anthropometrics, and years of training on 11–14-year-old male basketball players’ physical performance...
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Toxins, Vol. 11, Pages 705: Curine Inhibits Macrophage Activation and Neutrophil Recruitment in a Mouse Model of Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Inflammation Toxins doi: 10.3390/toxins11120705 Authors: Jaime Ribeiro-Filho Fagner Carvalho Leite Andrea Surrage Calheiros Alan de Brito Carneiro Juliana Alves Azeredo Edson Fernandes de Assis Celidarque da Silva Dias Márcia Regina Piuvezam Patrícia T. Bozza Curine is a bisbenzylisoquinoline alkaloid (BBA) with anti-allergic,...
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Toxins, Vol. 11, Pages 703: Variants of Escherichia coli Subtilase Cytotoxin Subunits Show Differences in Complex Formation In Vitro Toxins doi: 10.3390/toxins11120703 Authors: Maike Krause Katharina Sessler Anna Kaziales Richard Grahl Sabrina Noettger Holger Barth Herbert Schmidt The subtilase cytotoxin (SubAB) of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a member of the AB5 toxin family. In the current study, we analyzed the formation of active homo- and hetero-complexes...
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Toxins, Vol. 11, Pages 704: Effect of Atmospheric Cold Plasma Treatments on Reduction of Alternaria Toxins Content in Wheat Flour Toxins doi: 10.3390/toxins11120704 Authors: Elizabet Janić Hajnal Milan Vukić Lato Pezo Dejan Orčić Nevena Puač Nikola Škoro Ardea Milidrag Dragana Šoronja Simović Beside Fusarium toxins, Alternaria toxins are among the most commonly found mycotoxins in wheat and wheat products. Currently, investigations of possibilities of reduction of...
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TropicalMed, Vol. 4, Pages 139: Strengthening Surveillance Systems for Malaria Elimination by Integrating Molecular and Genomic Data Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed4040139 Authors: Nsanzabana Unprecedented efforts in malaria control over the last 15 years have led to a substantial decrease in both morbidity and mortality in most endemic settings. However, these progresses have stalled over recent years, and resurgence may cause dramatic impact on both...
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Urban Science, Vol. 3, Pages 109: Adapting Urban Light-Rail Transport to the African Context: A Process Conducted by Transport Authorities and Chinese Rail Corporations in Addis-Ababa, Abuja, and Lagos Urban Science doi: 10.3390/urbansci3040109 Authors: Alade Edelenbos Gianoli A contextual approach to Light-Rail Transport (LRT) needs to be tailored towards specific contexts, in terms of situations or contingencies, such as socio-economic and environmental factors. This research...
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Vaccines, Vol. 7, Pages 205: The Use of Analgesics during Vaccination with a Live Attenuated Yersinia pestis Vaccine Alters the Resulting Immune Response in Mice Vaccines doi: 10.3390/vaccines7040205 Authors: Culbreth Biryukov Shoe Dankmeyer Hunter Klimko Rosario-Acevedo Fetterer Moreau Welkos Cote The administration of antipyretic analgesics prior to, in conjunction with, or due to sequelae associated with vaccination is a common yet somewhat...
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Vaccines, Vol. 7, Pages 204: Effect of Different Adjuvants on the Longevity and Strength of Humoral and Cellular Immune Responses to the HCV Envelope Glycoproteins Vaccines doi: 10.3390/vaccines7040204 Authors: Bassel Akache Lise Deschatelets Blair A. Harrison Renu Dudani Felicity C. Stark Yimei Jia Amir Landi John L. M. Law Michael Logan Darren Hockman Juthika Kundu D. Lorne Tyrrell Lakshmi Krishnan Michael Houghton Michael J. McCluskie Infection...
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Vaccines, Vol. 7, Pages 203: Considering Genomic and Immunological Correlates of Protection for a Dengue Intervention Vaccines doi: 10.3390/vaccines7040203 Authors: Joshua Blight Eduardo Alves Arturo Reyes-Sandoval Over three billion are at risk of dengue infection with more than 100 million a year presenting with symptoms that can lead to deadly haemorrhagic disease. There are however no treatments available and the only licensed vaccine shows limited efficacy and is able to enhance...
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Vibration, Vol. 2, Pages 311-331: An Optimization-Based Framework for Nonlinear Model Selection and Identification Vibration doi: 10.3390/vibration2040020 Authors: Taghipour Khodaparast Friswell Jalali : This paper proposes an optimization-based framework to determine the type of nonlinear model present and identify its parameters. The objective in this optimization problem is to identify the parameters of a nonlinear model by minimizing the differences between the experimental...
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Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 1120: Chrysoviruses Inhabited Symbiotic Fungi of Lichens Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11121120 Authors: Petrzik Koloniuk Sehadová Sarkisova A lichen body is formed most often from green alga cells trapped in a net of ascomycetous fungi and accompanied by endolichenic or parasitic fungi, other algae, and symbiotic or free-living bacteria. The lichen’s microcosmos is inhabited by mites, insects, and other animals for which the lichen is a source...
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Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 1119: A Comparative Analysis of Factors Influencing Two Outbreaks of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in Saudi Arabia and South Korea Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11121119 Authors: Willman Kobasa Kindrachuk In 2012, an emerging viral infection was identified in Saudi Arabia that subsequently spread to 27 additional countries globally, though cases may have occurred elsewhere. The virus was ultimately named Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus...
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Viruses, Vol. 11, Pages 1118: Monophosphoryl-Lipid A (MPLA) is an Efficacious Adjuvant for Inactivated Rabies Vaccines Viruses doi: 10.3390/v11121118 Authors: Chen Zhang Li Wang Yuan Li Fu Zhou Zhao Rabies, as one of the most threatening zoonoses in the world, causes a fatal central nervous system (CNS) disease. So far, vaccination with rabies vaccines has been the most effective measure to prevent and control this disease. At present, inactivated rabies...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2557: Influence of Changes of Catchment Permeability and Frequency of Rainfall on Critical Storm duration in an Urbanized Catchment—A Case Study, Cracow, Poland Water doi: 10.3390/w11122557 Authors: Andrzej Artur Agnieszka Jon Michał The increase of impermeable areas in a catchment is known to elevate flood risk. To adequately understand and plan for these risks, changes in the basin water cycle must be quantified as imperviousness increases, requiring...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2558: A Comparison of Irrigation-Water Containment Methods and Management Strategies Between Two Ornamental Production Systems to Minimize Water Security Threats Water doi: 10.3390/w11122558 Authors: Ristvey Belayneh Lea-Cox Water security in ornamental plant production systems is vital for maintaining profitability. Expensive, complicated, or potentially dangerous treatment systems, together with skilled labor, is often necessary to ensure water quality...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2554: Inter-Blade Vortex and Vortex Rope Characteristics of a Pump-Turbine in Turbine Mode under Low Flow Rate Conditions Water doi: 10.3390/w11122554 Authors: Kim Suh Choi Park Park Kim Pump-turbines are often used to provide a stable power supply with a constant frequency in response to intermittent renewable energy resources. However, existing pumped-storage power stations often operate under off-design conditions because of the increasing...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2552: Quantification of Groundwater Exploitation and Assessment of Water Quality Risk Perception in the Dar Es Salaam Quaternary Aquifer, Tanzania Water doi: 10.3390/w11122552 Authors: Mussa Mjemah Walraevens This study quantified groundwater exploitation and assessed water quality risk perception in the Dar es Salaam quaternary aquifer through a socio-economic survey. Annual total groundwater exploitation was estimated, using the daily per capita consumption...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2555: Applying Biomineralization Technology to Study the Effects of Rainfall Induced Soil Erosion Water doi: 10.3390/w11122555 Authors: Shih Lai Hsu : The rainless days and drought seasons reveal a tendency to lengthen the wet and dry period in recent years in Taiwan. In the bare riverbeds in central Taiwan, such as the Dajia and Zhuoshui rivers, fugitive dust is the common problem during the winter’s dry period with northeast monsoon. The study...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2553: Potential of A Trait-Based Approach in the Characterization of An N-Contaminated Alluvial Aquifer Water doi: 10.3390/w11122553 Authors: Tiziana Di Lorenzo Alessandro Murolo Barbara Fiasca Agostina Tabilio Di Camillo Mattia Di Cicco Diana Maria Paola Galassi Groundwater communities residing in contaminated aquifers have been investigated mainly through taxonomy-based approaches (i.e., analyzing taxonomic richness and abundances) while ecological...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2551: Short-Term Responses of Aquatic and Terrestrial Biodiversity to Riparian Restoration Measures Designed to Control the Invasive Arundo donax L. Water doi: 10.3390/w11122551 Authors: Bruno Zapata Guareschi Picazo Dettori Carbonell Millán Velasco Robledano Invasive species are among the top five causes of biodiversity loss worldwide. Arundo donax has progressively colonized the riparian zones of Mediterranean rivers with detrimental...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2556: Spatial Distribution of Salinity and Sodicity in Arid Climate Following Long Term Brackish Water Drip Irrigated Olive Orchard Water doi: 10.3390/w11122556 Authors: Rohit Katuri Trifonov Arye The availability of brackish groundwater in the Negev Desert, Israel has motivated the cultivation of various salinity tolerant crops, such as olives trees. The long term suitability of surface drip irrigation (DI) or subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) in arid regions...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2549: Transferring Innovative Erosion and Sediment Control Research Results into Industry Practice Water doi: 10.3390/w11122549 Authors: Michael A. Perez Wesley C. Zech Wesley N. Donald Rod Turochy Barry G. Fagan Erosion and sediment controls (ESCs) are essential components of construction projects in minimizing downstream environmental impact. Since 2014, the Auburn University—Erosion and Sediment Control Testing Facility has hosted training...
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Water, Vol. 11, Pages 2550: Effects of Roughness Coefficients and Complex Hillslope Morphology on Runoff Variables under Laboratory Conditions Water doi: 10.3390/w11122550 Authors: Masoud Meshkat Nosratollah Amanian Ali Talebi Mahboobeh Kiani-Harchegani Jesús Rodrigo-Comino The geometry of hillslopes (plan and profile) affects soil erosion under rainfall-runoff processes. This issue comprises of several factors, which must be identified and assessed if efficient control measures...
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