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Recent progress in nanomaterials for bacteria-related tumor therapy

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,1965-1980
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01952G, Review Article
Fuping Zhang, Shuyu Wang, Shuo Yang, Feihe Ma, Hui Gao
Recent progress in nanomaterials for bacteria-related tumor therapy in terms of chemotherapy, immunotherapy and synergistic therapy is summarized in this review in order to provide some insights into this emerging and rapidly growing research area.
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Engineering sulfated polysaccharides and silk fibroin based injectable IPN hydrogels with stiffening and growth factor presentation abilities for cartilage tissue engineering

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2067-2085
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01466E, Paper
Akansha Dixit, Aman Mahajan, Rakshita Saxena, Saptomee Chakraborty, Dhirendra S. Katti
In this study, we combined the β-sheet mediated self-stiffening ability of silk with growth factor presenting ability of sulphated carboxymethyl cellulose in an injectable interpenetrating network hydrogel for repair of articular cartilage defects.
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Design, manufacturing and testing of a green non-isocyanate polyurethane prosthetic heart valve

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2149-2164
DOI: 10.1039/D3BM01911J, Paper
Open Access
Sofia F. Melo, Alicia Nondonfaz, Abdelhafid Aqil, Anna Pierrard, Alexia Hulin, Céline Delierneux, Bartosz Ditkowski, Maxime Gustin, Maxime Legrand, Bibian M. E. Tullemans, Sanne L. N. Brouns, Alain Nchimi, Raoul Carrus, Astrid Dejosé, Johan W. M. Heemskerk, Marijke J. E. Kuijpers, Jan Ritter, Ulrich Steinseifer, Johanna C. Clauser, Christine Jérôme, Patrizio Lancellotti, Cécile Oury
Non-isocyanate polyurethanes (NIPUs) were developed and tested in vitro. Prosthetic heart valves made of NIPU were designed and manufactured. NIPUs showed low thrombogenicity and the produced valves performed well in terms of hydrodynamics.
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Retraction: Strontium-doped gelatin scaffolds promote M2 macrophage switch and angiogenesis through modulating the polarization of neutrophils

Biomater. Sci., 2024, 12,2167-2167
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM90023E, Retraction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Tao Li, Hongtao He, Zezheng Yang, Junjie Wang, Yuxin Zhang, Guangxu He, Jun Huang, Deye Song, Jiangdong Ni, Xiaojun Zhou, Junfeng Zhu, Muliang Ding
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A universal strategy to enhance photothermal conversion efficiency by regulating the molecular aggregation states for safe photothermal therapy of bacterial infections

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00412D, Paper
Hao Fu, Yongxin Zhang, Cheng Wang, Zhencheng Sun, Shuyi Lv, Minghui Xiao, Kaiyu Wu, Linqi Shi, Chunlei Zhu
A universal strategy is developed to remarkably enhance the photothermal conversion efficiency of photothermal materials. This advancement enables effective treatment of drug-resistant bacterial infections through safe photothermal therapy.
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pH-Responsive antibacterial metal–phenolic network coating on hernia meshes

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00289J, Paper
Rui Ding, Pandi Peng, Jingjing Huo, Kun Wang, Pengxiang Liu, Hanxue Wu, Likun Yan, Peng Li
This work demonstrates that CT coatings would be a promising material against implant-related infection in a pH-responsive manner including but not limited to the field of hernioplasty.
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Bioactive microgel-coated electrospun membrane with cell-instructive interfaces and topology for abdominal wall defect repair

Biomater. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4BM00182F, Paper
Renquan Xing, Rui Gao, Yini Huangfu, Yufeng Zhang, Shuangyang Li, Chuangnian Zhang, Pingsheng Huang, Weiwei Wang, Anjie Dong, Zujian Feng
A promising bioactive microgel-coated electrospun membrane with cell-instructive interfaces and topology for abdominal wall defect repair.
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Sonos Era 100 Review: Compact size, thrilling soundstage

This speaker provides remarkable stereo sound within a sleek, compact design.




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Keqing it in! OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition Review

A tech ode to a video game, that’s taken the mobile gaming world by storm




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The pandemic years to impact hiring in 2023

With job seekers having recalibrated the “instruments” for evaluating organisations, employers have to revisit their hiring strategies in the new year 




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Experts shine light on practical aspects of economics in The Hindu Career Counselling webinar




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Centre warns of action against latecomers to work, early goers 

Punctuality of employees to be taken into account while considering important assignments, deputations and postings




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Agency areas in ASR district beckon tourists with new attractions this season

Paramotor rides and tethered hot air balloon rides are being launched in the Araku Valley, where most of the tourists prefer to stay, say officials




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IIM Vizag inks pact with NIT Mizoram over hybrid programme




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Actor Venkatesh releases ASR district police’s anti-drug campaign ‘Swachh Sankalpam’ brochure at Araku Valley




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YSRCP members seek action against TDP supporters defaming Jagan on social media

It seems like the police are working to impress the NDA leaders, alleges the party leader Amarnath




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YSRCP women’s wing president questions selective targeting of social media activists in Andhra Pradesh




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LVPEI Visakhapatnam holds awareness walk on ‘Childhood Cataract’

Childhood cataract can result in irreversible vision loss if left untreated, according to Dr. Abhipsa Sharma, consultant paediatric ophthalmologist at LVPEI




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YSRCP social media activist Ravinder Reddy arrested




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'Rajinikanth is god, other actors are devotees'

'Top actors came to me while Kabali was being shot, to ask me to cast them in at least one scene with Thalaivar -- even if it required them to clean a table on the side while Thalaivar is in the shot.' Kabali producer Kalaipuli S Thanu tries to explain the Rajinikanth phenomenon.




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'It took me so long to act with Mohanlal'

'Doing Janatha Garage was one of the biggest decisions I've made and it has paid off. I got calls from Bollywood after this. So in that way, the film has given me good exposure.' Unni Mukundan is excited about his Telugu debut.









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Is Vijay D The Next Action Superstar?

Liger looks a massy entertainer with grand visuals and high-octane action sequences, observes Namrata Thakker.




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Salman's Godfather Act for Chiranjeevi

What was supposed to be a guest appearance, then an 'extended cameo' for Salman, has now become a full-fledged role.




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Adipurush Gets Into Action Mode

The 'final' trailer is out but sadly, it doesn't live up to the hype.




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Top 10 Tamil Action Films On OTT

Arjun Menon looks at some Tamil films from the last decade that tick all the right boxes, and lists where you can watch them.




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Actor Jayam Ravi Announces Separation

Taking to his X account, Ravi shared a statement, where he explained the decision to part ways was made after careful thought and discussion.




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Last Action Hero: Vijay's Legacy

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.




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Sing a new song : a one act Scots play for eight women / by Agnes Adam.

Glasgow : Brown, Son & Ferguson, Ltd., publishers 52-58 Darnley Street, [ca. 1960?]




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Actor Kani Kusruti’s watermelon clutch at Cannes was designed in Kochi

Diya John who designed actor Kani Kusruti’s watermelon slice bag talks about how it came to be



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On MS Subbulakshmi’s 108th birth anniversary, actor Vidya Balan recreates her iconic style in a photo tribute

Costume designer Anu Parthasarathy speaks about collaborating with Vidya Balan and their creative journey for the project, A Recreation of Iconic Styles, which pays tribute to renowned Carnatic singer MS Subbulakshmi.




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This merch featuring Tinkle comics characters is your portal to the ’80s

A collaboration between apparel brand A47.in and Tinkle Comics brings beloved childhood characters like Suppandi and Shikari Shambu to life




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Compact homes are here

Newcomers to cities find them a better option for saving as well as asset accumulation.




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Budget 2024 | An action-oriented Budget, with the mantra of reforming, performing and transforming India

The continued focus on increased capital investments will result in generation of employment opportunities while MSME-centric initiatives will help them compete globally; the Budget also promotes sustainable growth  




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When the character is made for the actor

When both the character and the actor are brilliant in their own right, we get something close to perfection




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Pfizer ramps up Indian R&D and manufacturing, says Meenakshi Nevatia, MD

Pfizer is shifting its oncology and chemotherapy product lines from Australia to Gujarat and aims to increase the share of local products in the Indian market.




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Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility

Micro-factories are closer to the market, require less capital investment, and are faster to set up




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Russia committed on signing free trade pact between India and EAEU, says Manturov

Jaishankar, Manturov direct working groups to work towards enhancing market access to meet $100 bn trade target by 2030




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Take recovery from ‘avoidance transactions’ seriously, IBBI tells creditors. 

Recovery for creditors could go up at least 10 per cent on such approach, says IBBI Chief Mital; Till Sep 2024, total clawback on avoidance transactions applications stood at ₹7,516 crore




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Mobile display assembly with or without support to attract basic custom duty of 10 per cent: CBIC

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recently booked Vivo and Oppo for mis-declaration of certain items




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Govt may soon standardise mobile screen guards to protect domestic manufacturing

The Centre losses crores of rupees due to unorganised screen guard imports from China



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Samsung to invest in smart manufacturing capability, research and development in India

We will continue our investment to bring the optimised and or smart factory to the Noida facilities, says Samsung Electronics President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business T M Roh



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Foxconn to start manufacturing iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024

The company has already paid 30% of the land cost to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board




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Lenovo Tab M9 review: An affordable, compact companion

Here is the low-down on where it impresses, and where it doesn’t




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OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19