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Two cytotype niche shifts are of different magnitude in Solidago gigantea
(Botanical Society of America, 2020-11-04)Premise: Polyploidy may serve to contribute to range size if autopolyploid cytotypes are adapted to differing ecological conditions. This study aims to establish the geographic distribution of cytotypes within the giant ... -
Biological response of $Co^{2+}$ to preosteoblasts during aseptic loosening of the prosthesis
(Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research, 2020-12-31)BACKGROUND: Aseptic loosening of prosthesis is the main long-term complication after artificial joint replacement. Metal ions have been proven to be one of the causes of aseptic loosening. How to control and mitigate aseptic ... -
Peripheral nerve-derived adult pluripotent stem (NEDAPS) cells for induction to osteoblast as a cell therapy in segmental bone defect fractures
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)The segmental defect fractures in bone can result from various types of causes such as primary injury, fracture, developmental deformities, after the debridement of bone in osteomyelitis, or resection of bone tumor. These ... -
Where have you bean? Understanding the distribution and abundance of legumes in grasslands across a precipitation gradient in Kansas
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Legumes are important in grasslands and other nutrient-limited, terrestrial ecosystems by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, facilitating nutrient cycling, and increasing species diversity above and below ground. Despite many ... -
Variation in demography and effect of insect herbivory on Platte thistle (Cirsium canescens) between biogeographic range center and range edge
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Insect herbivory can reduce plant fitness, but the strength of these effects varies greatly in space and time. The Abundant Center Hypothesis (ACH) states that species will encounter more stressful abiotic conditions at ... -
Ecological succession of the microbial community of a spacecraft assembly facility in enriched brines relevant to mars
(Wichita State University, 2020-12)Life detection missions to Mars should be as free of microbial organisms as possible to avoid transporting contaminants on spacecraft surfaces. Any microbes that make the trip to Mars or the round-trip back to Earth may ... -
Genetic analysis of the molecular regulation of electric fields-guided glia migration
(Nature Research, 2020-10-08)In a developing nervous system, endogenous electric field (EF) influence embryonic growth. We reported the EF-directed migration of both rat Schwann cells (SCs) and oligodendrocyte precursor cells (OPCs) and explored the ... -
Effect of BMP-2 adherent to resorbable sutures on cartilage repair: A rat model of xyphoid process
(MDPI AG, 2020-08-26)Meniscal tears are often seen in orthopedic practice. The current strategy for meniscal repair has only had limited success with a relatively high incidence of re-operative rate. This study evaluates the therapeutic effects ... -
Fabrication and biological analysis of highly porous PEEK bionanocomposites incorporated with carbon and hydroxyapatite nanoparticles for biological applications
(NLM (Medline), 2020-08-06)Bone regeneration for replacing and repairing damaged and defective bones in the human body has attracted much attention over the last decade. In this research, highly porous polyetheretherketone (PEEK)/hydroxyapatite (HA) ... -
Plant community recovery following Sericea lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) removal: testing for a soil legacy effect
(Blackwell, 2020-04-22)Restoration of plant communities can be hindered by the legacy of previously established invaders, despite their physical removal from the community. Current evidence, mainly built on short-term greenhouse experiments, ... -
Exogenous siRNAs against chitin synthase gene suppress the growth of the pathogenic fungus Macrophomina phaseolina
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-04-06)Macrophomina phaseolina:, causative agent of the charcoal rot disease, impacts over 500 plant species, causing devastating crop failures worldwide. Due to the lack of effective management approach, charcoal rot can result ... -
Bioactivity of recombinant hFSH glycosylation variants in primary cultures of porcine granulosa cells
(Elsevier, 2020-06-15)Previous studies have reported hypo-glycosylated FSH and fully-glycosylated FSH to be naturally occurring in humans, and these glycoforms exist in changing ratios over a woman's lifespan. The precise cellular and molecular ... -
Mars Extant Life: What's Next? Conference Report
(Mary Ann Liebert, Inc, 2020-06-10)On November 5-8, 2019, the "Mars Extant Life: What's Next?" conference was convened in Carlsbad, New Mexico. The conference gathered a community of actively publishing experts in disciplines related to habitability and ... -
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus limitation on lipid accumulation by Chlorella kessleri str. UTEX 263 grown in darkness
(Springer, 2020-06-08)Growing algae in darkness for biodiesel production eliminates the challenges of evaporation and light penetration reported for open ponds and the costs and fouling that plague photobioreactors. The current study demonstrated ... -
Preparation of bioscaffolds delivering stem cells for neural regeneration
(Humana, New York, NY, 2020-05-31)Bioscaffolds have been proven for their feasibility in neural repair. Neural conduits have been investigated in the repair of wounded peripheral nerve and spinal cord. These conduits support axonal growth by providing ... -
Cobalt-chromium particles inducing preosteoblasts may aggravate periprosthetic inflammation
(Journal of Clinical Rehabilitative Tissue Engineering Research, 2019)BACKGROUND: Arthroplasty has been the most effective treatment for the end-stage osteoarthritis. However, aseptic loosening is the main long-term complication of arthroplasty. How to ameliorate aseptic loosening is an issue ... -
Post-dispersal factors influence recruitment patterns but do not override the importance of seed limitation in populations of a native thistle
(Springer, 2020-04-22)Whether plant populations are limited by seed or microsite availability is a long-standing debate. However, since both can be important, increasing emphasis is placed on disentangling their relative importance and how they ... -
In Vitro Impact of FSH Glycosylation Variants on FSH Receptor-stimulated Signal Transduction and Functional Selectivity
(Oxford University Press, 2020-05)FSH exists as different glycoforms that differ in glycosylation of the hormone-specific β-subunit. Tetra-glycosylated FSH (FSH24) and hypo-glycosylated FSH (FSH18/21) are the most abundant glycoforms found in humans. ... -
A basic ddRADseq two‐enzyme protocol performs well with herbarium and silica‐dried tissues across four genera
(Wiley, 2020-04-23)Premise The ability to sequence genome‐scale data from herbarium specimens would allow for the economical development of data sets with broad taxonomic and geographic sampling that would otherwise not be possible. Here, ... -
Urine screening for opioid and Illicit drugs in the total joint arthropiasty population
(Kansas Journal of Medicine, 2020-04-17)Recent studies have shown an increase in post-operative orthopaedic complications associated with pre-operative opioid use. It is, therefore, important to know if patients use opioids before scheduled surgery. The purpose ...
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