Osteopontin is one of the major noncollagenous bone matrix proteins produced by
osteoblasts and osteoclasts, bone cells that are uniquely responsible for the remodeling of …

We report the characteristics of aminosilane-grafted mesoporous silicas as adsorbents of
oxyanions in acidic conditions. Mono-, di-, and triamino-functionalized silicas were prepared …

Development of the musculoskeletal system requires coordinated formation of distinct types
of tissues, including bone, cartilage, muscle, and tendon. Compared to muscle, cartilage …

Amino-functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 materials were synthesized directly by co-
condensation of 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane (N silane),[1-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyl] …

An extensive field survey of subjective symptoms of fatigue revealed three characteristic
patterns. One, in which 'drowsiness and dullness' predominated, was frequent both among …

Animal models of colitis, which develop dysplasia and cancer similar to human ulcerative
colitis are needed to further investigate the dysplasia cancer sequence. This study describes …

Total joint replacement (TJR) of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a promising surgical
procedure and device for treating end-stage diseases of the TMJ. For the functional and …

Several olefinic compounds such as vinyl acetate, divinyl adipate and allyl methyl carbonate
were studied as additives for propylene carbonate (PC)-based electrolytes in lithium-ion …

A 54-yr-old man who complained of abdominal pain was found to have an adenocarcinoma
arising in Meckel's diverticulum, as preoperatively diagnosed with< sup> 99m Tc …

In the investigation of fatigue in industrial workers, the subjective feeling of fatigue
experienced by them should be especially taken into consideration. This is because …