SURFACE TREATMENT OF ULTRA-HIGH MOLECULAR WEIGHT POLYETHYLENE (UHMWPE) BY COLD ATMOSPHERIC PLASMA (CAP) FOR BIOCOMPATIBILITY ENHANCEMENT

Surface Treatment of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) by Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) for Biocompatibility Enhancement

Ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) is one of the most commonly used polymers in joint replacements because of its biologically inert properties and low friction coefficient.However, it has downfalls relating to its wear, adhesion, and lubrication.In this study, UHMWPE samples were treated with a tubular helium cold atmospheric pressu

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The Role of Cancer Stem Cells (CD133) in Malignant Gliomas

Malignant gliomas, particularly glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) tumors, are very difficult to treat by conventional approaches.Although most of the tumor mass can be removed by surgical resection, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy, it eventually recurs.There is growing evidence that cancer stem cells (CSCs) play an important role in tumor recurrence.The

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