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Intravascular Perfusion of Carbon Black Ink Allows Reliable Visualization of Cerebral Vessels
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2013
Analysis of rodent cerebrovascular anatomy plays an important role in experimental stroke research. In this context, intravascular perfusion with colored latex has been considered as a standard tool for several years. However, this technique implies distinct technical limitations, which undermine its reproducibility. Here, we describe a simple method to visualize cerebral vessels in a reproducible manner. Injection of a mixture of two commercially available carbon black inks through the left...
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Synthesis and Functionalization of Nitrogen-doped Carbon Nanotube Cups with Gold Nanoparticles as Cork Stoppers
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Cited by 10 •
2013
We discussed the synthesis of individual graphitic nanocups using a series of techniques including chemical vapor deposition, acid oxidation and probe-tip sonication. By citrate reduction of HAuCl4, the graphitic nanocups were effectively corked with gold nanoparticles due to the chemically reactive edges of the cups.
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Generation of Hypoparathyroid Rats via Carbon-Nanoparticle-Assisted Parathyroidectomy
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2023
An animal model of acquired hypoparathyroidism (HypoPT) is crucial to understanding how HypoPT affects mineral ion homeostasis and to verify the effectiveness of novel treatments. Here, a technique is presented to generate an acquired hypoparathyroidism (AHypoPT) rat model by parathyroidectomy (PTX) using carbon nanoparticles.
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Black Box Model
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2024
The Black Box Model of Consumer Behavior conceptualizes the decision-making process as a "black box" where inputs (stimuli) lead to outputs (responses) without fully revealing the internal cognitive processes. It emphasizes the mystery of the consumer's mind and focuses on observable external factors and responses. The model includes external stimuli (marketing efforts, social influences), the consumer's black box (psychological factors, perception, and attitudes), and the resulting behavioral...
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Detection of Black Holes
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2023
Although black holes were theoretically postulated in the 1920s, they remained outside the domain of observational astronomy until the 1970s. Their closest cousins are neutron stars, which are composed almost entirely of neutrons packed against each other, making them extremely dense. A neutron star has the same mass as the Sun but its diameter is only a few kilometers. Therefore, the escape velocity from their surface is close to the speed of light. Not until the 1960s, when the first neutron...
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These variables alter the effective surface area available for interactions with proteins and cells. Smaller or less aggregated particles may present different contact conditions than larger assemblies, while the surrounding surface chemistry further changes those interactions. Consequently, cellular uptake and downstream responses cannot be inferred from composition alone; formulation and exposure conditions must be considered when interpreting results.
Oxidation and polymer coatings can improve dispersion, reducing the tendency of particles to remain in poorly distributed aggregates. They can also introduce functional groups that support bioconjugation, allowing researchers to attach biological components to the particle surface. These modifications therefore connect physical formulation control with platform design, while also making surface chemistry an important variable in biological response.
Surface chemistry helps determine how particles interact with proteins or cells and can therefore affect cellular uptake, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses. The same carbon-rich material may produce different biological outcomes when its surface is modified or when aggregation changes exposure conditions. For bioengineering studies, comparing surface properties alongside dose is essential for separating material effects from formulation effects.
Researchers should control composition, particle dose, exposure conditions, aggregation state, and surface treatment. Oxidation or polymer coating may be selected when improved dispersion or bioconjugation is needed, but the resulting surface chemistry should remain part of the experimental description. Consistent control of these variables helps relate observed cellular uptake or stress responses to the intended formulation rather than to uncontrolled differences.
Their tunable electrical and optical properties support several platform types, including electrochemical biosensors and imaging systems. The particles are also investigated in drug-delivery systems and composite biomaterials, where surface modification can help address dispersion or provide sites for bioconjugation. The appropriate design depends on whether the application prioritizes signal-related properties, biological cargo association, or incorporation into a material.
Key outcomes include cellular uptake, oxidative stress, and inflammatory responses, all of which may vary with surface properties and formulation. Dose and exposure conditions should be reported alongside these observations because they influence how cells encounter the particles. This context is particularly important when comparing coatings, oxidation treatments, or aggregation conditions across candidate biosensors, delivery systems, imaging platforms, or biomaterials.