Asthma and COPD are common lung diseases that cause a large public health burden. One important pathologic mechanism is the accumulation of thick mucus (mucus plugs) in the airways, which restrict airflow. Detecting airway mucus plugs is difficult because they are not visible on chest X-rays and are.....
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To resolve these issues, researchers at Purdue University have developed a novel gel-based process, called Differential Gel Electrophoresis of Phosphoproteome (DiGEP). This process uses metal ions, such as Ti4+, Zr4+, Fe3+, and Ga3+, which are attracted to phosphate groups and attach fluorophores on.....
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- A surgeon support device that is easily adjusted in multiple dimensions to provide multiple degrees of freedom and to accommodate surgeons of varying stature and operating technique.- Compact design that attaches to operating table and requires no floor space.- A simple apparatus which is easily d.....
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