scholarly journals Tunable microlens array fabricated by a silicone oil-induced swelled polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) membrane bonded to a micro-milled microfluidic chip

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (20) ◽  
pp. 29815
Author(s):  
Pin-Chuan Chen ◽  
Liang-Ta Chen ◽  
Cing-Sung Yeh
Micromachines ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiangyu Chen ◽  
Shuangyue Hou ◽  
Jian Chu ◽  
Ying Xiong ◽  
Penghui Xiong ◽  
...  

2003 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Grigorian R.A. ◽  
Castellarin A. ◽  
Bhagat N. ◽  
Del Priore ◽  
Von Hagen ◽  
...  

1975 ◽  
Vol 34 (03) ◽  
pp. 780-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dianne M Kenney ◽  
Francis C Chao ◽  
James L Tullis ◽  
Gail S Conneely

SummaryThe uptake and binding of antimitotic alkaloid colchicine has been demonstrated in washed preparations of human platelets. A silicone oil technique was adapted so that both uptake and binding of 14C-colchicine were examined in the same platelet preparations. The time dependence and amount of colchicine taken up and bound by different platelet preparations during a 90 to 120 min incubation period were highly reproducible. Both colchicine uptake and binding by intact platelets, and colchicine binding by preparations of lysed platelets were specific and temperature dependent. Colchicine uptake was slowly reversible. Magnesium and GTP enhanced colchicine binding by lysed platelet preparations but calcium decreased binding.Exposure of platelets to either cold (4° C) or to thrombin, which disrupt platelet microtubules, produced significant increases in colchicine uptake and binding. The thrombin effect was maximal at 37° C and resulted in a greater increase in uptake and binding than that produced by either cold treatment alone or, by cold treatment followed by incubation with thrombin at 37° C. The amount of increase in uptake and binding produced by thrombin was independent of both thrombin (1–5 Units/109 platelets) and colchicine concentrations (1–50 × 10−6M).It is postulated that thrombin may initiate the formation, or make available, colchicine binding sites (microtubule subunits) within platelets.


1985 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Miguel F. Refojo

ABSTRACTImplants are essential for the repair of retinal detachments. The implant buckles the wall of the eye and apposes the detached retina with the choroid, thus restoring light sensitivity to the retina. The scleral buckling also relieves traction on the retina from a shrinking vitreous body. The implant materials most commonly used are solid silicone rubber and silicone sponges, but both types have some disadvantages. A poly(hydroxyethyl acrylate-co-methyl acrylate) hydrogel implant with improved properties of softness and antibiotic absorption is also available for retinal detachment surgery. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy involves various conditions of retinal detachment complicated by vitreous fibrosis, which, after vitrectomy, may be treated with intraocular injection of fluids that support the retina against the choroid. For conditions requiring a long-term implant, silicone oil although controversial is the material of choice. Many other substances have been investigated but none better has yet been found.


2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-34
Author(s):  
Alireza K. ◽  
Hossein Ahmadi ◽  
Mohsen Mohammadi

Lubricants and leather dressings are the most common treatments of dry and water logged historical leathers. Color change has a great importance during the time and treatment process, due to visual and aesthetic values of historic leather relics. Polyethylene glycol (PEG) and silicone oil (SiO) are frequently used leather dressings in the conservation procedures. Therefore, color stability of treated leathers with PEG and SiO were investigated before and after heat accelerated aging. Moreover, application of ascorbic acid was evaluated as an antioxidant additive for PEG (PEG+AA).Color change after treatment and aging were studied by colorimetry technique in the CIE *L*a*b system. Results indicated to severe color alteration in PEG treated and aged leathers with or without ascorbic acid. Whereas, SiO treated samples showed better stability and minimum color shift after aging. Silicone oil was characterized as the best dressing for historical leathers with compared to PEG and PEG+AA, due to its high stability and aesthetical properties.


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