International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research

Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015

  • Anatomical and Histological Study of the Effect of Lead on Hepatocytes of Albino Rats

    El Sayed Aly Mohamed Metwally, Fathia Ahmed Negm, Rania Ali Shams El-din, Eman Mohammed Nabil

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 34-45
    Received: 14 July 2015
    Accepted: 27 July 2015
    Published: 06 August 2015
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    Abstract: Lead is found at low levels in Earth’s crust, mainly as lead sulfide. Lead is toxic for virtually all organs of the body and has significant debilitating effects on the nervous, renal, hepatic and hematopoietic systems. The liver is considered as one of the target organs affected by lead toxicity owing to its site of storage after exposure. Also, t... Show More
  • Poly (2-Hydroxyethyl Methacrylate) Macroporous Cryogel for Extracorporeal Medical Devices

    Wuraola Akande, Lyuba Mikhalovska, Stuart James, Sergey Mikhalovsky

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 46-55
    Received: 05 August 2015
    Accepted: 11 August 2015
    Published: 19 August 2015
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    Abstract: Poly (2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) PHEMA monolithic cryogels were synthesized by free radical polymerization at -12°C for 18 hours and produced spongy, elastic and macroporous gel matrix. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) measured structural properties of PHEMA monolithic cryogel matrix to visualize pore morphology. Mechanical properties of PHEMA ... Show More