Computer simulations of realistic ion channel structures have always been challenging and a subject of rigorous study. Simulations based on continuum electrostatics have proven to be computationally cheap and reasonably accurate in predicting a channel's behavior. In this paper we discuss the use of a device simulator, SILVACO, to build a solid-state model for KcsA channel and study its steady-state response. SILVACO is a well-established program, typically used by electrical engineers to simula...

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Doi:10.1016/j.cmpb.2006.08.007

The complex biomechanics and morphology of the femur proximal epiphysis are presented. This specific region in human femur is characterized by a high flexibility compared to that of other primates, since evolved lighter and longer due to the human verticalposition and more balanced loading. The nature and fine morphology of the femur head and its structural behavior have been investigated. Isotropic and orthotropic trabecular structures, which are not present in other primates, have been associa...

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Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1213.1221

The four basic elements of life are: Oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and phosphorus. These four elements are found in abundance in both the human body and in animals. There are other elements that compose the human body, but the four we've highlighted participate in all life processes. Besides, these four elements make up ATP chains (molecule), which governs and controls the body entirely energy processes and physiological and pathological processes of the human body. Oxygen is the pivot, which produ...

Biological Materials  Nanometer Materials  Genetic Engineering  Industrial Engineering  Biological Chemistry  High Polymer Chemistry  Inorganic Nonmetallic Materials  Civil Engineering  Geriatrics  Composite Material  Global Health  Structural Material  Biochemistry  Bioengineering  Fundamentals of Material Science  Biophysics  Biological Engineering  Biotechnology  Functional Materials  Chemical Engineering & Technology  Genetics  Cell Biology  Material Experiment 

Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1189.1197

Biomimetics, biomechanics and tissue engineering are three multidisciplinary fields that have been contemplated in this research to attain the objective of improving prosthetic implants reliability. Since testing and mathematical methods are closely interlaced, a promising approach seemed to be the combination of in vitro and in vivo experiments with computer simulations (in silico). An innovative biomimetics and biomechanics approach and new synthetic structure providing a microenvironment, whi...

Biological Materials  Nanometer Materials  Inorganic Chemistry  Computational Chemistry  Industrial Engineering  Biological Chemistry  High Polymer Chemistry  Civil Engineering  Organic Polymer Materials  Medicinal Chemistry  Composite Material  Aerospace Engineering  Structural Material  Biochemistry  Bioengineering  Military Engineering  Fundamentals of Material Science  Biophysics  Biological Engineering  Biotechnology  Functional Materials  Chemical Engineering & Technology  Material Experiment 

Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1096.1105

The implementation of the Ion Plating Plasma Assisted technology in the area of surface functionalization for structural color and relic preservation applications is presented. Interferometric structural colors on irregular bumped Titanium surfaces and transparent and achromatic nano films on ancient ceramic artifact have been investigated. Titanium metal and ceramic supports have been utilized for the surface functionalization tests: A metallic electron beam additive manufactured Titanium compo...

Electric Engineering  Biological Materials  Nanometer Materials  Electrochemistry  Industrial Engineering  Biological Chemistry  High Polymer Chemistry  Nuclear Chemistry  Civil Engineering  Photochemistry  Structural Material  Biochemistry  Bioengineering  Military Engineering  Fundamentals of Material Science  Nuclear Engineering  Surface and Intersurface of Materials  Biological Engineering  Biotechnology  Chemical Engineering & Technology  Material Experiment  Theoretical Chemistry 

Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1037.1045

An innovative, design-driven, sustainable approach in conceiving, developing, producing, using new materials can be effective in strengthening the competiveness and success of creative industries linked to manufacturing (e.g., biomedical, architecture, automotive, art, crafts, supports for cultural items, decoration, fashion, furniture, lighting, interior design materials and products, jewels, luxury, media supports, publishing, sport and toys), adding value to products and processes also by 'im...

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Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.1027.1036

All synthetic and natural materials to be used in biomedical applications that involve the contact with human body need to be investigated for their physical and chemical modification induced by the human physiological fluids contact and sorption. The development and testing in human physiological equivalent fluids of new hybrid biomaterials are presented. The role of water and its equilibrium modification in the human physiology is discussed and the swelling and sorption behavior in the physiol...

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Doi:10.3844/ajeassp.2016.962.972

The phytochemical screening of Grewia pubescens leaf extracts showed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, terpenoids, flavonoids, saponins, anthraquinones, tannins, glycosides and fats and oils. Hexane, ethyl acetate and methanol extracts of the plant were tested on six bacterial strains and four fungal strains and exhibited satisfactory inhibitory activities against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomona aeruginosa, Salmonella typhii, Klebsiellae pneumonae, Candi...

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Mathematical model was developed to demonstrates the predominantly reaction controlled region and diffusion limited region for ？p > 3 with high or large diffusion in this case, but when ？p = 0.3 the chemical reaction and diffusion onset occurred. The model developed illustrates the relationship between K* and N/Nmax for various incremental steps of K2 L. The result obtained reveals that increase in K3C* resulted to an increase in N/ Nmax until an optimum value of N/Nmax was achieved after then t...

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Oil extracted from Persea Americana seed was assayed for its physiochemical properties and antioxidant potential using various standard methods. The oil content of the seed was found to be ...

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