OBJECTIVES Osteoarthritis (OA) is characterised by articular cartilage degradation. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) have been identified in the development of OA. The purpose of our study was to explore the functional role and underlying mechanism of miR-138-5p in interleukin-1 beta (IL-1β)-induced extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation of OA cartilage. MATERIALS AND METHODS Human articular cartilage was ...

This cover designed by Muhammad Irfan and colleagues shows how High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) fibers are relatively tougher than carbon can be used to improve impact tolerance of epoxy composite laminates. Composite laminates containing suffer from delamination upon impact. An interleave a tough material like HPPE inserted between these fiber plies reduce the damage due do not undergo bri...

Slit screen yaitu tirai tidak kaku (screen) yang berfungsi untuk menahan laju sedimen khususnya lumpur (silt) membuat alur pelayaran di kolam labuh menjadi dangkal akibat siltasi (siltation). Silt dapat dibuat dari bahan geotekstil sebagai penahan diberi pelampung dan pemberat dibawahnya. Dari simulasi silt menunjukkan bahwa pengikatan memberikan simpangan lebih rendah 21,15%sampai dengan 33,85...

When deep cement mixing method (DCM) uses as solidified material to treat marine soft foundation, the strength of soil is different due diversity water content, void ratio and particle fineness. Based on Pearl River Estuary DCM project, this paper a variety PO.42.5 in estuary area carry out indoor mix proportion tests. There are four kinds soil: flowing mud, silt, muddy silt. The test results s...