Search Results - "DUNSTAN, R."
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Phenotypic variants of staphylococci and their underlying population distributions following exposure to stress
Published in PloS one (18-10-2013)“…This study investigated whether alterations in environmental conditions would induce the formation of small colony variant phenotypes (SCV) with associated…”
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Architectural Design of 3D Printed Scaffolds Controls the Volume and Functionality of Newly Formed Bone
Published in Advanced healthcare materials (01-01-2019)“…The successful regeneration of functional bone tissue in critical‐size defects remains a significant clinical challenge. To address this challenge, synthetic…”
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Zirconium ions up-regulate the BMP/SMAD signaling pathway and promote the proliferation and differentiation of human osteoblasts
Published in PloS one (20-01-2015)“…Zirconium (Zr) is an element commonly used in dental and orthopedic implants either as zirconia (ZrO2) or in metal alloys. It can also be incorporated into…”
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Relationships between electrolyte and amino acid compositions in sweat during exercise suggest a role for amino acids and K+ in reabsorption of Na+ and Cl- from sweat
Published in PloS one (03-10-2019)“…Concentrations of free amino acids and [K+] in human sweat can be many times higher than in plasma. Conversely, [Na+] and [Cl-] in sweat are hypotonic to…”
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Whole-Slide Imaging and Automated Image Analysis: Considerations and Opportunities in the Practice of Pathology
Published in Veterinary pathology (01-01-2014)“…Digital pathology, the practice of pathology using digitized images of pathologic specimens, has been transformed in recent years by the development of…”
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Factors associated with institutional delivery: Findings from a cross-sectional study in Mara and Kagera regions in Tanzania
Published in PloS one (26-12-2018)“…In Tanzania, maternal mortality has stagnated over the last 10 years, and some of the areas with the worst indicators are in the Lake and Western Zones. This…”
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Small changes in environmental parameters lead to alterations in antibiotic resistance, cell morphology and membrane fatty acid composition in Staphylococcus lugdunensis
Published in PloS one (01-04-2014)“…Staphylococcus lugdunensis has emerged as a major cause of community-acquired and nosocomial infections. This bacterium can rapidly adapt to changing…”
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Sweat Facilitated Amino Acid Losses in Male Athletes during Exercise at 32-34°C
Published in PloS one (09-12-2016)“…Sweat contains amino acids and electrolytes derived from plasma and athletes can lose 1-2L of sweat per hour during exercise. Sweat may also contain…”
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[2]-Ladderanes as isosteres for meta-substituted aromatic rings and rigidified cyclohexanes
Published in Nature communications (13-10-2022)“…Aromatic ring isosteres and rigidified saturated hydrocarbons are important motifs to enable drug discovery. Herein we disclose [2]-ladderanes as a class of…”
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Changes in the Cytoplasmic Composition of Amino Acids and Proteins Observed in Staphylococcus aureus during Growth under Variable Growth Conditions Representative of the Human Wound Site
Published in PloS one (21-07-2016)“…Staphylococcus aureus is an opportunistic pathogen responsible for a high proportion of nosocomial infections. This study was conducted to assess the bacterial…”
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Metabolomic and proteomic responses of Staphylococcus aureus to prolonged cold stress
Published in Journal of proteomics (21-05-2015)“…The high pathogenicity of Staphylococcus aureus is thought to be due to its extraordinary capacity to rapidly adapt to changes in environmental conditions…”
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Lethal and sub-lethal effects of environmentally relevant levels of imidacloprid pesticide to Eastern School Prawn, Metapenaeus macleayi
Published in The Science of the total environment (10-11-2020)“…Pesticides are frequently employed to enhance agricultural production. Neonicotinoid pesticides (including imidacloprid) are often used to control sucking…”
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Readiness to provide comprehensive emergency obstetric and neonatal care: a cross-sectional study in 30 health facilities in Tanzania
Published in BMC health services research (31-07-2024)“…Despite the global progress in bringing health services closer to the population, mothers and their newborns still receive substandard care leading to…”
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Evaluation of in-situ fatty acid extraction protocols for the analysis of staphylococcal cell membrane associated fatty acids by gas chromatography
Published in Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (01-05-2018)“…The composition and integrity of the bacterial cytoplasmic membrane is critical to the survival of staphylococci in dynamic environments and it is important to…”
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Distribution, abundance and activity of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol-producing Streptomyces in drinking water reservoirs
Published in Water research (Oxford) (15-11-2018)“…While cyanobacteria have been widely recognised as the most common cause of geosmin and 2-methylisoborneol related taste and odour (T&O) episodes in drinking…”
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A high-throughput serum Raman spectroscopy platform and methodology for colorectal cancer diagnostics
Published in Analyst (London) (03-12-2018)“…Vibrational spectroscopic techniques such as Raman spectroscopy and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) have huge potential for the analysis of…”
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Modelling of amino acid turnover in the horse during training and racing: A basis for developing a novel supplementation strategy
Published in PloS one (03-01-2020)“…Horses in heavy training in preparation for racing and competition have increased metabolic demands to support the more intensive levels of exercise and…”
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A Single‐Dose Placebo‐Controlled Study of AMG 162, a Fully Human Monoclonal Antibody to RANKL, in Postmenopausal Women
Published in Journal of bone and mineral research (01-07-2004)“…The safety and bone antiresorptive effect of a single subcutaneous dose of AMG 162, a human monoclonal antibody to RANKL, was investigated in 49 postmenopausal…”
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Effect of low temperature on growth and ultra-structure of Staphylococcus spp
Published in PloS one (24-01-2012)“…The effect of temperature fluctuation is an important factor in bacterial growth especially for pathogens such as the staphylococci that have to remain viable…”
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