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Accessory Structures of the Skin: Nails
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2023
Nails are one of the important accessory structures of the skin. They are hard, protective structures that cover the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of fingers and toes. Nails are composed of specialized keratinized cells and serve various functions, including protection, sensation, and manual dexterity. The main components of a nail include the following. Nail Plate: The nail plate is the visible portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertips or toes. It is a hard, translucent...
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An Intramedullary Locking Nail for Standardized Fixation of Femur Osteotomies to Analyze Normal and Defective Bone Healing in Mice
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Cited by 10 •
2016
This protocol describes an osteosynthesis technique using an intramedullary locking nail for standardized fixation of femur osteotomies, which can be used to analyze normal and defective bone healing in mice.
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Isolation of Type I and Type II Pericytes from Mouse Skeletal Muscles
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Cited by 11 •
2017
This work describes a FACS-based protocol that allows for easy and simultaneous isolation of type I and type II pericytes from skeletal muscles.
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Treatment with Locking Intramedullary Nailing for Intertrochanteric Fracture of the Femur Utilizing a New Awl with a Distal Positioner
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2025
Here, we present a protocol for accessing the guidewire of intramedullary femoral nailing in obese patients using an in-house designed awl. Using the new awl with a distal positioner for the guidewire insertion and opening the bone can increase efficiency in inserting the guidewire and reduce the difficulty of surgery.
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Types of RNA
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2019
Overview Three main types of RNA are involved in protein synthesis: messenger RNA (mRNA), transfer RNA (tRNA), and ribosomal RNA (rRNA). These RNAs perform diverse functions and can be broadly classified as protein-coding or non-coding RNA. Non-coding RNAs play important roles in the regulation of gene expression in response to developmental and environmental changes. Non-coding RNAs in prokaryotes can be manipulated to develop more effective antibacterial drugs for human or animal use. RNA...
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A driven nail shank develops holding power through several interacting effects rather than through the head alone. Penetration creates friction against the substrate, while the shank and surrounding material deform. This combination helps resist movement after installation. In engineering connections, these mechanisms clarify why shank design and substrate compatibility influence resistance to pullout and premature failure.
The head transfers the connection’s reaction to the surface and can contribute resistance after the shank is driven. Specialized surface features can also add resistance, depending on the design. Consequently, common, box, finishing, roofing, masonry, and concrete nails should not be treated as interchangeable. Their head and shank forms support different load, appearance, and substrate requirements.
Galvanized and stainless-steel versions provide greater corrosion resistance, making material choice important when exposure could threaten connection durability. The material decision complements selection of the nail’s geometric form. Engineers therefore evaluate both the fastener’s physical design and its material when matching a nail to an intended application and limiting premature failure.
Selecting among common, box, finishing, roofing, masonry, and concrete nails requires matching the fastener to the intended substrate and use. Timber framing and construction may call for different choices than masonry or concrete work, while repair or manufacturing may impose other requirements. This classification reduces mismatches that can promote splitting, pullout, or premature failure.
A practical selection procedure begins by identifying the substrate, intended application, exposure, appearance requirements, and expected load. Engineers then choose a suitable nail category, material, and size combination. The final check considers whether the choice could limit splitting, pullout, corrosion-related problems, or premature failure in the planned connection.
Nail types support connections in timber framing, construction, manufacturing, and repair, but the appropriate choice depends on the workpiece and service conditions. Roofing, masonry, and concrete nails address specialized substrate requirements, while finishing nails address appearance-related needs. Using the intended category and a suitable material helps produce more reliable connections across these settings.