Substantial experimental evidence indicates that the mechanical force applied to pull apart non-covalent molecular bonds (such as receptor-ligand pairs) can significantly decrease the bond lifetime. This evidence is often generated in single-molecule experiments that are designed to specifically test effects of pulling forces. However, the effect of compressive forces on the lifetime of recepto...

We construct an Identity-Based Key Encapsulation Mechanism (IBKEM) in a generic “leveled” multilinear map setting and prove its security under multilinear decisional Diffie-Hellmanin assumption in the selective-ID model. Then, we make our IB-KEM translated to the GGH framework, which defined an “approximate” version of a multilinear group family from ideal lattices, and modify our proof of secu...

Fluoropolymers are virtually inert substances that can withstand high temperatures. These two properties make them ideal for use as coatings to protect metals from corrosive attack. It is important to realize that fluoropolymer coatings are used where other polymers could not possibly survive, that is, under extremely hostile conditions. Under such conditions, permeation assumes a much more imp...

This work explores the viability of 3D printed intervertebral lumbar cages based on biocompatible polycarbonate (PC-ISO® material). Several design concepts are proposed for the generation of patient-specific intervertebral lumbar cages. The 3D printed material achieved compressive yield strength of 55 MPa under a specific combination of manufacturing parameters. The literature recommends a refe...

The linear multibody system transfer matrix method (LMSTMM) provides a powerful tool for analyzing the vibration characteristics of mechanical system. However, original LMSTMM cannot resolve eigenvalues systems with ideal hinges (i.e., revolute hinge, sliding spherical cylindrical etc.) or bodies under conservative forces due to lack corresponding matrices. This paper enables solve planar rigid...

Mechanical stress produced by orthodontic forces is a factor in the remodeling of periodontal ligaments (PDLs) and alveolar bone. It has been reported that the expression of a number of cytokines associated with osteoclastogenesis is upregulated when compressive forces act on osteoblasts and PDL cells. The present study investigated the effects of compressive forces on the formation of osteocla...

Regeneration of bone, cartilage and osteochondral tissues by tissue engineering has attracted intense attention due to its potential advantages over the traditional replacement of tissues with synthetic implants. Nevertheless, there is still a dearth of ideal or suitable scaffolds based on porous biomaterials, and the present study was undertaken to develop and evaluate a useful porous composit...

BACKGROUND Coronary blood flow can always be matched to the metabolic demand of the myocardium due to the regulation of vasoactive segments. Myocardial compressive forces play an important role in determining coronary blood flow but its impact on flow regulation is still unknown. The purpose of this study was to develop a coronary specified flow regulation model, which can integrate myocardial ...