Simultaneous thermoosmotic and thermoelectric responses in nanoconfined electrolyte solutions: Effects of nanopore structures and membrane properties.

Hypothesis: Nanofluidic systems provide an emerging and efficient platform for thermoelectric conversion and fluid pumping with low-grade heat energy. As a basis of their performance enhancement, the effects of the structures and properties of the nanofluidic systems on the thermoelectric response (TER) and the thermoosmotic response (TOR) are yet to be explored.

Methods: The simultaneous TER and TOR of electrolyte solutions in nanofluidic membrane pores on which an axial temperature gradient is exerted are investigated numerically and semi-analytically.

Lateral retinacular release rates in mobile- versus fixed-bearing TKA.

Unlabelled: Controversy exists as to whether bearing mobility facilitates centralization of the extensor mechanism after TKA. To assess the incidence of lateral retinacular release, we retrospectively reviewed 1318 consecutive primary TKAs (1032 patients) performed by one surgeon using either a rotating-platform bearing (940) or a fixed bearing (378) from the same implant system. The selection of a fixed- versus mobile-bearing TKA was primarily based on age with patients younger than 70 years receiving a mobile-bearing TKA.

Use of a distraction plate for distal radial fractures with metaphyseal and diaphyseal comminution. Surgical technique.

Background: Distal radial fractures with extensive comminution involving the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction present a major treatment dilemma. Of particular difficulty are those fractures involving the articular surface. One approach is to apply a dorsal 3.

Use of a distraction plate for distal radial fractures with metaphyseal and diaphyseal comminution.

Background: Distal radial fractures with extensive comminution involving the metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction present a major treatment dilemma. Of particular difficulty are those fractures involving the articular surface. One approach is to apply a dorsal 3.

Chemokine receptor CCR6 transduces signals that activate p130Cas and alter cAMP-stimulated ion transport in human intestinal epithelial cells.

Human colon epithelial cells express the G protein-coupled receptor CCR6, the sole receptor for the chemokine CCL20 (also termed MIP-3alpha). CCL20 produced by intestinal epithelial cells is upregulated in response to proinflammatory stimuli and microbial infection, and it chemoattracts leukocytes, including CCR6-expressing immature myeloid dendritic cells, into sites of inflammation. The aim of this study was to determine whether CCR6 expressed by intestinal epithelial cells acts as a functional receptor for CCL20 and whether stimulation with CCL20 alters intestinal epithelial cell functions.