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Nano self-assemblies based on cholate grafted poly-L-lysine enhanced the solubility of sterol-like drugs
(2011)The physicochemical compatibility between amphiphilic polymers and hydrophobic drugs has been recognized as an important issue for improving the drug solubilisation in polymeric micelle formulations. In this work, poly-L-lysine ... -
Nano-Ag inhibiting action potential independent glutamatergic synaptic transmission but increasing excitability in rat CA1 pyramidal neurons
(2012-06)The aim of this study was to investigate the actions of silver nanoparticles (nano-Ag) on glutamatergic synaptic transmission and excitability in hippocampal CA1 pyramidal neurons with whole cell patch technique. The ... -
Nano-CuO inhibited voltage-gated sodium current of hippocampal CA1 neurons via reactive oxygen species but independent from G-proteins pathway
(2011)The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nano-CuO on voltage-gated sodium current (INa) in hippocampal CA1 neurons. The results suggested that nano-CuO inhibited amplitudes of INa currents and prolonged peak ... -
Nano-zinc oxide damages spatial cognition capability via over-enhanced long-term potentiation in hippocampus of Wistar rats
(2011)This study focused on the effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (nano-ZnO) on spatial learning and memory and synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus of young rats, and tried to interpret the underlying mechanism. Rats were ... -
Nanocomposite cotton gauze cloth with in situ generated silver, copper and their binary metal nanoparticles by bioreduction method
(2022-01-16)In the present work, the authors prepared nanocomposite cotton gauze cloth (NCGC) by in situ generating the nanoparticles of silver (ANPs) and copper (CuNPs) and their binary metallic nanoparticles (BMNPs) using aqueous ... -
Nanocrystalline diamond as an electronic material : an impedance spectroscopic study and Hall effect measurement study
(2010)Nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) has been grown using a nanodiamond seeding technique, leading to a dense form of this material, with grain sizes around 100 nm. The electrical properties of both intrinsic and lightly boron-doped ... -
Nanoformulation-by-design: an experimental and molecular dynamics study for polymer coated drug nanoparticles
(2020-05-21)The formulation of drug compounds into nanoparticles has many potential advantages in enhancing bioavailability and improving therapeutic efficacy. However, few drug molecules will assemble into stable, well-defined ... -
Nanomaterials as antimicrobials
(Wiley, 2012)The chapter considered the use of nano-particulate metals and metal oxides as antimicrobial agents that have the potential to provide an additional functionality to polymeric materials. -
Nanoparticles in urban air : A very small problem
(Inst of Environment & Health, Cranfield University, 2008)The human body is exposed to atmospheric pollutants on a daily basis. Breathing is the most effective route of airborne contaminant entry into the human body (BéruBé́ et al., 2008), meaning our lungs and airways take the ... -
Nanostructural interface and strength of polymer composite scaffolds applied to intervertebral bone
(2021-10-01)The pores of bone tissue that play an important part in bone regeneration can emulate the areas of nanoparticles from porous scaffolds. This work evaluated a novel designed and developed nanostructure surface of ... -
Nanostructured TiC1-X-TiB2 Composites Obtained by Metastability Processing
(TRANS TECH PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2007)Non-oxide ceramic nanostructured powders are synthesized through metastable transformation processing based on the Self-propagating High-temperature Synthesis (SHS) process followed by quenching. Binary systems like the ... -
Nanostructures Overcoming the Blood-Brain Barrier : Physiological Considerations and Mechanistic Issues
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Narrated Journeys in Unchartered Territory
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Narrative Accounts of Family Caregivers of Adults Diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder
(2012-06-07)The experiences of family caregivers of adults diagnosed with Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD) are under-researched. To address this lack of research and the Department of Health’s (DOH) aim to focus on the experiences ... -
Narrative accounts of parenthood following the death of a child to muscular dystrophy
(2018-03-05)Rationale and Aims: Research into the lived experience of parenting children with muscular dystrophy has typically addressed key transitions along the disease trajectory, such as diagnosis or end-of-life care. Families ... -
A Narrative Analysis of Stories Told in the Windrush Generation and Descendants of Windrush Generation
(2023-09-26)Background: Research concerning intergenerational trauma has often looked at a historic event(s) experienced in one generation and the effect of this on subsequent generations. This excludes ongoing, cumulative experiences ... -
Narrative and folk psychology
(2009)There has been a long-standing interest in the putative roles that various so-called 'theory of mind'abilities might play in enabling us to understand and enjoy narratives. Of late, as our understanding of the complexity ... -
Narrative and understanding persons
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A Narrative Approach to Human-Robot Interaction Prototyping for Companion Robots
(2020-03-08)This paper presents a proof of concept prototype study for domestic home robot companions, using a narrative-based methodology based on the principles of immersive engagement and fictional enquiry, creating scenarios which ... -
The narrative construction of our (social) world: steps towards an interactive learning environment for children with autism
(2007)Children with autism exhibit a deficit in narrative comprehension which adversely impacts upon their social world. The authors’ research agenda is to develop an interactive software system which promotes an understanding ...