We present a synergistic experimental-theoretical methodology for the investigation of lanthanide-based single-molecule magnets (SMMs), demonstrated using the example of novel heterometallic molecules incorporating Nd/Ce ions combined with three different, rarely explored, pentacyanidocobaltate(III) metalloligands, [Co(CN)(azido/nitrito-/iodido)]. The theoretical part of our approach broadens the exploration of calculations for lanthanide(III) complexes toward the convenient simulations of such physical characteristics as directional dependences of Helmholtz energy, magnetization, susceptibility, and their thermal and field evolution, as well as light absorption and emission bands. This work was conducted using newly designed SlothPy software (https://slothpy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProlonged bed rest is a known contributor to muscle atrophy, weakness, and deconditioning. Early active mobilization protocols aim to combat acquired weakness and loss of function in patients in the intensive care unit. Despite these benefits, mobilization of patients in the intensive care unit remains a challenge, most notably for patients with limited ability to get out of bed because of invasive devices and prolonged hospitalization.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Cell therapy development represents a critical challenge in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research. Despite more than 20 years of basic and clinical research, no definitive safety and efficacy results of cell-based therapies for ALS have been published.
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Orthopedic surgical patients who use nicotine are at a high risk for postoperative complications including infection, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, and death. Periprosthetic joint infections may result from nicotine-induced immunosuppression and microvascular changes, increasing perioperative morbidity and mortality. These complications result in higher health care costs, increased length of stay, and loss of reimbursement due to readmissions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFHuman induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are a potential source of somatic cells for cell therapies due to their ability to self-renew and differentiate into various cells of the body. To date, the clinical application of hiPSCs has been limited due to safety issues. The present study aims to standardize the safety procedure of the derivation of GMP-compliant induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) lines from human fibroblasts.
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