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Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis (2024)
Journal Article
Echrish, J., Pasca, M.-I., Cabrera, D., Yang, Y., & Harper, A. G. S. (2024). Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis. Biomimetics, 9(6), Article 372. https://doi.org/10.3390/biomimetics9060372

Acute cardiovascular events result from clots caused by the rupture and erosion of atherosclerotic plaques. This paper aimed to produce a functional biomimetic hydrogel of the neointimal layer of the atherosclerotic plaque that can support thrombogen... Read More about Developing a Biomimetic 3D Neointimal Layer as a Prothrombotic Substrate for a Humanized In Vitro Model of Atherothrombosis.

Optical Microscopy Using the Faraday Effect Reveals in Situ Magnetization Dynamics of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biological Samples (2024)
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Sharifabad, M. E., Eizadi Sharifabad, M., Soucaille, R., Wang, X., Rotherham, M., Loughran, T., …Telling, N. (2024). Optical Microscopy Using the Faraday Effect Reveals in Situ Magnetization Dynamics of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biological Samples. ACS Nano, 18(7), 5297-5310. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsnano.3c08955

The study of exogenous and endogenous nanoscale magnetic material in biology is important for developing biomedical nanotechnology as well as for understanding fundamental biological processes such as iron metabolism and biomineralization. Here, we e... Read More about Optical Microscopy Using the Faraday Effect Reveals in Situ Magnetization Dynamics of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Biological Samples.

Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction (2023)
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Dimmock, R. L., Rotherham, M., El Haj, A. J., & Yang, Y. (in press). Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction. Gels, 9(11), Article 915. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9110915

In the biomedical field, there is a demand for the development of novel approaches for the investigation of optical epithelial anatomical features with biomimetic materials. These materials are not only required to replicate structures but also enabl... Read More about Fabrication and Characterisation of Hydrogels with Reversible Wrinkled Surfaces for Limbal Study and Reconstruction.

Antifouling performance of D-enantiomers-based peptide-modified aluminum alloy surfaces with enhanced stability against proteolytic degradation (2023)
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Lou, T., Bai, X., He, X., Liu, W., Yang, Z., Yang, Y., & Yuan, C. (2023). Antifouling performance of D-enantiomers-based peptide-modified aluminum alloy surfaces with enhanced stability against proteolytic degradation. Journal of Materials Science, 58, Article 15499–15512

Marine biofouling presents a significant challenge to the sustainable development of the maritime industry. Antimicrobial peptide (AMP) offers a promising strategy to combat biofouling. However, the inherent susceptibility of natural AMPs composed of... Read More about Antifouling performance of D-enantiomers-based peptide-modified aluminum alloy surfaces with enhanced stability against proteolytic degradation.

Probing magnetization dynamics of iron oxide nanoparticles using a point-probe magneto-optical method (2023)
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Wang, X., Cabrera, D., Yang, Y., & Telling, N. (in press). Probing magnetization dynamics of iron oxide nanoparticles using a point-probe magneto-optical method. Frontiers in Nanotechnology, 5, Article 1214313. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnano.2023.1214313

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are promising as local heat generators for magnetic hyperthermia under AC magnetic fields. The heating efficacy of MNPs is determined by the AC hysteresis loop area, which in turn is affected by the dynamic magnetic prop... Read More about Probing magnetization dynamics of iron oxide nanoparticles using a point-probe magneto-optical method.

Developing Biomimetic Hydrogels of the Arterial Wall as a Prothrombotic Substrate for In Vitro Human Thrombosis Models (2023)
Journal Article
Ranjbar, J., Njoroge, W., Gibbins, J. M., Roach, P., Yang, Y., & Harper, A. G. S. (2023). Developing Biomimetic Hydrogels of the Arterial Wall as a Prothrombotic Substrate for In Vitro Human Thrombosis Models. Gels, 9(6), Article 477. https://doi.org/10.3390/gels9060477

Current in vitro thrombosis models utilise simplistic 2D surfaces coated with purified components of the subendothelial matrix. The lack of a realistic humanised model has led to greater study of thrombus formation in in vivo tests in animals. Here w... Read More about Developing Biomimetic Hydrogels of the Arterial Wall as a Prothrombotic Substrate for In Vitro Human Thrombosis Models.

Debiased ambient vibrations optical coherence elastography to profile cell, organoid and tissue mechanical properties (2023)
Journal Article
Mason, J. H., Luo, L., Reinwald, Y., Taffetani, M., Hallas-Potts, A., Herrington, C. S., …Bagnaninchi, P. O. (2023). Debiased ambient vibrations optical coherence elastography to profile cell, organoid and tissue mechanical properties. Communications Biology, 6(1), Article 543. https://doi.org/10.1038/s42003-023-04788-0

The role of the mechanical environment in defining tissue function, development and growth has been shown to be fundamental. Assessment of the changes in stiffness of tissue matrices at multiple scales has relied mostly on invasive and often speciali... Read More about Debiased ambient vibrations optical coherence elastography to profile cell, organoid and tissue mechanical properties.

INVESTIGATION OF CELL AGGREGATE SIZE AND POTENTIAL BONE GROWTH WITH BONE CELL LINE AND HUMAN MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS (2023)
Conference Proceeding
Deegan, A., Lawlor, L., Yang, X., & Yang, Y. (2023). INVESTIGATION OF CELL AGGREGATE SIZE AND POTENTIAL BONE GROWTH WITH BONE CELL LINE AND HUMAN MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS. . https://doi.org/10.1302/1358-992x.2023.8.041

Our previous research has demonstrated that minor adjustments to in vitro cellular aggregation parameters, i.e. alterations to aggregate size, can influence temporal and spatial mineral depositions within maturing bone cell nodules. What remains uncl... Read More about INVESTIGATION OF CELL AGGREGATE SIZE AND POTENTIAL BONE GROWTH WITH BONE CELL LINE AND HUMAN MESENCHYMAL STEM CELLS.

Development of Boron-Containing PVA-Based Cryogels with Controllable Boron Releasing Rate and Altered Influence on Osteoblasts (2023)
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Ceylan, S., Dimmock, R., & Yang, Y. (in press). Development of Boron-Containing PVA-Based Cryogels with Controllable Boron Releasing Rate and Altered Influence on Osteoblasts. Polymers, 15(7), 1653. https://doi.org/10.3390/polym15071653

Cryogel formation is an effective approach to produce porous scaffolds for tissue engineering. In this study, cryogelation was performed to produce boron-containing scaffolds for bone tissue engineering. A combination of the synthetic polymer, poly(v... Read More about Development of Boron-Containing PVA-Based Cryogels with Controllable Boron Releasing Rate and Altered Influence on Osteoblasts.

Automatic Detection of Skin Cancer Melanoma Using Transfer Learning in Deep Network (2023)
Journal Article
Wang, X., Yang, Y., & Mandal, B. (2023). Automatic Detection of Skin Cancer Melanoma Using Transfer Learning in Deep Network. AIP conference proceedings, 2562, Article ARTN 020009. https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0111909

As the deadliest type of skin cancer, melanoma has a high mortality rate and takes away thousands of lives in the UK every year. However, if detected at earlier stage, the survival rate largely increases. With the development of machine learning, man... Read More about Automatic Detection of Skin Cancer Melanoma Using Transfer Learning in Deep Network.

Enhanced antifouling properties of marine antimicrobial peptides by PEGylation. (2023)
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Lou, T., Bai, X., He, X., Liu, W., Yang, Z., Yang, Y., & Yuan, C. (2023). Enhanced antifouling properties of marine antimicrobial peptides by PEGylation. Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 1124389 - ?. https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2023.1124389

Covalent immobilisation of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on underwater surfaces to combat marine biofouling is of great interest as it is an efficient, broad-spectrum and environmentally friendly strategy. Similar to post-translational modifications... Read More about Enhanced antifouling properties of marine antimicrobial peptides by PEGylation..

Research Progress of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Field of Marine Antifouling (2022)
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Lou, T., Bai, X., He, X., Yang, Y., Yang, Z., & Yuan, C. (2022). Research Progress of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Field of Marine Antifouling. China Surface Engineering, 35(2), 1-11. https://doi.org/10.11933/j.issn.1007-9289.20210611001

Marine biofouling is still a problem that needs to be urgently solved. However, comprehensive studies and reports on the research progress of antimicrobial peptides in the field of marine antifouling remain scant. Three types of antimicrobial peptide... Read More about Research Progress of Antimicrobial Peptides in the Field of Marine Antifouling.

Detection of lipid efflux from foam cell models using a label-free infrared method (2022)
Journal Article
Xie, B., Njoroge, W., Dowling, L. M., Sulé-Suso, J., Cinque, G., & Yang, Y. (2022). Detection of lipid efflux from foam cell models using a label-free infrared method. Analyst, 147(23), 5372-5385. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2AN01041K

Cardiovascular diseases are still among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. The build-up of fatty plaques in the arteries, leading to atherosclerosis, is the most common cause of cardiovascular diseases. The central player in ath... Read More about Detection of lipid efflux from foam cell models using a label-free infrared method.

In Vivo Antibacterial Efficacy of Antimicrobial Peptides Modified Metallic Implants-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. (2022)
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Kaur Sandhu, A., Yang, Y., & Li, W. (2022). In Vivo Antibacterial Efficacy of Antimicrobial Peptides Modified Metallic Implants-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ACS Biomaterials Science and Engineering, 1749-1762. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsbiomaterials.1c01307

Biomaterial-associated infection is difficult to detect and brings consequences that can lead to morbidity and mortality. Bacteria can adhere to the implant surface, grow, and form biofilms. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) can target and kill bacterial... Read More about In Vivo Antibacterial Efficacy of Antimicrobial Peptides Modified Metallic Implants-Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis..

New approaches suggest term and preterm human fetal membranes may have distinct biomechanical properties. (2022)
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Yang, & Wu. (2022). New approaches suggest term and preterm human fetal membranes may have distinct biomechanical properties. Scientific reports, 12, Article 5109. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-09005-2

Preterm prelabour rupture of membranes is the leading cause of preterm birth and its associated infant mortality and morbidity. However, its underlying mechanism remains unknown. We utilized two novel biomechanical assessment techniques, ball indenta... Read More about New approaches suggest term and preterm human fetal membranes may have distinct biomechanical properties..

The Combination of Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessel Constructs and Parallel Flow Chamber Provides a Potential Alternative to In Vivo Drug Testing Models (2021)
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Njoroge, W., Hernández Hernández, A. C., Idris Musa, F., Butler, R., Harper, A. G. S., & Yang, Y. (2021). The Combination of Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessel Constructs and Parallel Flow Chamber Provides a Potential Alternative to In Vivo Drug Testing Models. Pharmaceutics, 13(3), Article 340. https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics13030340

Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death globally. This has led to significant efforts to develop new anti-thrombotic therapies or re-purpose existing drugs to treat cardiovascular diseases. Due to difficulties of obtaining healthy human bloo... Read More about The Combination of Tissue-Engineered Blood Vessel Constructs and Parallel Flow Chamber Provides a Potential Alternative to In Vivo Drug Testing Models.

Quantitative measurement of mechanical properties in wound healing processes in a corneal stroma model by using vibrational optical coherence elastography (OCE) (2021)
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Yang. (2021). Quantitative measurement of mechanical properties in wound healing processes in a corneal stroma model by using vibrational optical coherence elastography (OCE). Biomedical Optics Express, 588 - 603. https://doi.org/10.1364/BOE.404096

Corneal wound healing, caused by frequent traumatic injury to the cornea and increasing numbers of refractive surgeries, has become a vital clinical problem. In the cornea, wound healing is an extremely complicated process. However, little is known a... Read More about Quantitative measurement of mechanical properties in wound healing processes in a corneal stroma model by using vibrational optical coherence elastography (OCE).

Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with an IDA or TED modified surface for purification and immobilization of poly-histidine tagged proteins (2020)
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Yang. (2020). Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with an IDA or TED modified surface for purification and immobilization of poly-histidine tagged proteins. RSC advances, 11524 - 11534. https://doi.org/10.1039/C9RA10473A

Magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) chelating with metal ions can specifically interact with poly-histidine peptides and facilitate immobilization and purification of proteins with poly-histidine tags. Fabrication of MNPs is generally complicated and time... Read More about Synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles with an IDA or TED modified surface for purification and immobilization of poly-histidine tagged proteins.