Publications by authors named "C Mota"
Plastic waste, especially discarded fishing nets, and electroplating sludges pose significant environmental challenges, impacting marine ecosystems and contributing to pollution. In alga cultivation, invasive microorganisms often hinder growth, necessitating strategies to combat these issues. This study aimed to develop recycled substrates for alga cultivation by repurposing fishing nets and enhancing their surfaces with antibacterial properties using copper oxide (CuO).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContext: Biomechanical analyses of human movement require precise methods for quantifying measurements. The Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (mSEBT) is utilized by healthcare professionals and researchers to assess dynamic postural control. Despite its reliability, the manual application of mSEBT can introduce errors.
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- Cancer can lead to serious kidney issues in children requiring kidney replacement therapy (KRT), with a study identifying 287 pediatric KRT patients who had a history of cancer.
- The study showed that those whose cancer caused KRT had a longer wait for kidney transplantation compared to matched controls, with a median time of 2.4 years for cancer patients versus shorter times for controls.
- While childhood cancer survivors experienced increased mortality rates while on KRT (16% for group 1 and 23% for group 2) compared to controls, their long-term survival rates after kidney transplantation were similar to non-cancer patients.
Comparison of Four Chimeric Antigens and Commercial Serological Assays for the Diagnosis of Trypanosoma cruzi Infection.
Am J Trop Med Hyg
October 2024
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- * Diagnosing Chagas disease is tricky due to the genetic diversity of the parasite and the complexity in selecting the right antigens for antibody detection.
- * This study tested four chimeric recombinant antigens (IBMP-8.1 to IBMP-8.4) and found they provided 100% sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing Chagas disease, outperforming existing commercial tests and suggesting potential for better diagnostic solutions.
External magnetic fields can regulate cellular responses. Here, we present a protocol to fabricate magnetic constructs by 4D bioprinting with shape-morphing properties using silk fibroin-gelatin bioinks for articular cartilage regeneration. We illustrate the steps for magnetic bioink formulation, bioprinting, and chondrogenic induction of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem/stromal cells.
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