Performance Assessment of Hybrid Fibre-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) under Low-Speed Impact: Experimental Analysis and Optimized Mixture by Abbas Sadeghian, Taleb Moradi Shaghaghi, Yaghoub Mohammadi, Hossein Taghipoor

“…Finally, this study evaluated the fracture surface, adhesion of the fibres to the concrete, and degradation modes of the fibres to pave the way for optimal utilization of these hybrid FRCs.…”
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Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Neoplastic Progression in Barrett Esophagus by Marjon Kerkhof, Johannes G. Kusters, Herman van Dekken, Ernst J. Kuipers, Peter D. Siersema

“…In this review, we will summarize the most promising tissue biomarkers, i.e. proliferation/cell cycle proteins, tumor suppressor genes, adhesion molecules, DNA ploidy status and inflammation associated markers, that can be used for risk stratification in BE, and discuss their respective clinical application.…”
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Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced PLA versus PP by Nina Graupner, Jörg Müssig

“…Investigations of the fiber/matrix adhesion show a better bonding for lyocell in PLA compared to PP, resulting in a more effective load transfer from the matrix to the fiber. …”
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Emergence of spatial patterns in a mathematical model for the co-culture dynamics of epithelial-like and mesenchymal-like cells by Marcello Delitala, Tommaso Lorenzi

“…Our model takes into account the effects of chemotaxis, adhesive interactions between epithelial-like cells, proliferation and competition for nutrients. …”
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Computer simulation of stress-strain states in zygomatic bones after complex installation of implants by Timur Dibirov, Aleksey Drobyshev, Eduard Kharazyan, Nikolay Redko, Egor Pankov, Alexander Kozulin, Sergey Panin, Sergey Arutyunov

“…The load magnitude was varied over a wide range, characteristic of the mastication process. Changing the adhesion conditions at the �zygomatic implant�bone tissue� interface varied both the level of maximum stress and the location of the critical stress concentrator. …”
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Improvement of Mechanical Properties of Noil Hemp Fiber Reinforced Polypropylene Composites by Resin Modification and Fiber Treatment by Zili Yan, Jianchun Zhang, Hua Zhang, Hao Wang

“…The improvement in interfacial bonding is quantitatively evaluated with adhesion factor.…”
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An updated overview on the bacterial PhoP/PhoQ two-component signal transduction system by Meiqin Mao, Li He, Qingpi Yan

“…It regulates the expression of bacterial environmental tolerance genes, virulence factors, adhesion, and invasion-related genes by sensing various environmental signals in the host, including Mg2+, low pH, antimicrobial peptides, and osmotic pressure. …”
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The influence of surface modification on the morphological characteristics and microhardness of HVG steel by A. A. Teploukhov, N. A. Semenyuk, A. E. Teryokhina, S. I. Motovilov, D. V. Skakun

“…High adhesion values obtained using the method proposed by Gerald Frankel from Ohio State University indicate good quality of the applied coating. …”
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The mcpC mutant of Salmonella enteritidis exhibits attenuation and confers both immunogenicity and protective efficacy in mice by Lu Zhang, Li Chen, Xuqiang Zhang, Yang Li, Qingfeng Zheng, Yun Li, Ning Li, Qiumei Shi, Yanying Zhang, Tonglei Wu

“…The virulence of ΔmcpC was assessed by examining its resistance to environmental stresses, biofilm formation capacity, motility, adhesion, invasion ability, intracellular survival, LD50, expression levels of virulence genes, and in vivo colonization ability. …”
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Cisplatin resistance alters ovarian cancer spheroid formation and impacts peritoneal invasion by Lydia C. Powell, Marcos Quintela, David W. James, Emenike Onyido, David Howard, Kadie Edwards, Jordan L. Turney, Charlotte R. Morgan, Jenny Worthington, Nicole Williams, Alexander Dulebo, Heiko Haschke, Deyarina Gonzalez, R. Steven Conlan, Lewis W. Francis

“…Gene expression arrays revealed upregulation of genes associated with cell adhesion, extracellular matrix (ECM) and epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) in CR spheroids, while immunofluorescence assays demonstrated increased protein expression of PAI-1 (p < 0.05; implicated in cell adhesion) and reduced protein expression of Tenascin-C (p < 0.01; implicated in elasticity) in CR spheroids compared to P spheroids. …”
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Preconditioning by Hydrogen Peroxide Enhances Multiple Properties of Human Decidua Basalis Mesenchymal Stem/Multipotent Stromal Cells by T. Khatlani, D. Algudiri, R. Alenzi, A. M. Al Subayyil, F. M. Abomaray, E. Bahattab, A. S. AlAskar, B. Kalionis, M. F. El-Muzaini, M. H. Abumaree

“…DBMSC preconditioning with H2O2 enhanced their proliferation, colonogenicity, adhesion, and migration. In addition, DBMSCs regardless of H2O2 treatment displayed antiangiogenic activity. …”
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In situ osteogenic activation of mesenchymal stem cells by the blood clot biomimetic mechanical microenvironment by Wangxiao He, Fan Ding, Liqiang Zhang, Wenjia Liu

“…This study shows that BC formation enhances MSC osteogenesis by activating Itgb1/Fak-mediated focal adhesion and subsequent Runx2-mediated bone regeneration. …”
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The impact of cardiac complications on COVID-19 outcomes by Yu. V. Rudenko, V. I. Mazur

“…Possible mechanisms of cardiac damage are the high affinity of the SARS-CoV-2 adhesion protein to angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 receptors, cytokine storm, ischemia, inflammation, and acute respiratory distress syndrome. …”
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Characteristics of Yalimo Papua Kinang Jingkion powder as filler in HRS-WC mixture by Bahtiar Bahtiar

“…The method was carried out by Marshall testing to obtain stability and adhesion values. The test method was carried out in accordance with General Specifications Revision 2 of 2018, the Directorate General of Highways, and Indonesian National Standards (SNI) for each test, including asphalt, coarse and fine aggregates, and Kinang Jingkion material. …”
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The Effect of Metal Shielding Layer on Electrostatic Attraction Issue in Glass–Silicon Anodic Bonding by Wenqi Yang, Yong Ruan, Zhiqiang Song

“…During the anodic bonding process, the device may experience adhesion failure due to the influence of electric field forces. …”
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The role of laminins in cancer pathobiology: a comprehensive review by Elena Nonnast, Emilia Mira, Santos Mañes

“…In this article, we review the diverse functions of LMs in promoting cancer cell proliferation, adhesion, and migration—critical steps in cancer metastasis. …”
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PPARγ and PPARδ as Modulators of Neoplasia and Cell Fate by Robert I. Glazer, Hongyan Yuan, Zhihui Xie, Yuzhi Yin

“…PPARγ and PPARδ agonists represent unique classes of drugs that act through their ability to modulate gene transcription associated with intermediary metabolism, differentiation, tumor suppression, and in some instances proliferation and cell adhesion. PPARγ agonists are used by millions of people each year to treat type 2 diabetes but may also find additional utility as relatively nontoxic potentiators of chemotherapy. …”
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The Finite Element Modulation of Thermostressed State of Coating Formation at Electric Contact Surfacing of “Shaft” Type Parts by Olena V. Berezshnaya, Eduard P. Gribkov, Pavlo V. Borovik, Valeriy D. Kassov

“…This leads to the forming of the coating with higher adhesion strength, and thereby the higher quality of the restored part under the lower operating regimes such as current pulse, force of the roller electrode, and duration of the current pulse is achieved. …”
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Guiding the Differentiation Direction of Pancreatic Islet-Derived Stem Cells by Glycated Collagen by Gokhan Duruksu, Aysegul Aciksari

“…After the culture of mesenchymal stem cells on the coated surfaces with glycated collagen, the differences in cell adhesion, proliferation, and differentiation were compared. …”
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Designing of Collagen Based Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-4-hydroxybutyrate) Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering by S. Vigneswari, H. P. S. Abdul Khalil, A. A. Amirul

“…The collagen blend scaffold surfaces showed significant cell adhesion and growth as compared to P(3HB-co-4HB) copolymer scaffolds.…”
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