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Microfluidic Dry-spinning and Characterization of Regenerated Silk Fibroin Fibers
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2017
A protocol for the microfluidic spinning and microstructure characterization of regenerated silk fibroin monofilament is presented.
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Mesh Analysis
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2024
Mesh analysis is a valuable method for simplifying circuit analysis using mesh currents as key circuit variables. Unlike nodal analysis, which focuses on determining unknown voltages, mesh analysis applies Kirchhoff's voltage law (KVL) to find unknown currents within a circuit. This method is particularly convenient in reducing the number of simultaneous equations that need to be solved. A fundamental concept in mesh analysis is the definition of meshes and mesh currents. A mesh is a closed...
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Transvaginal Mesh Insertion in the Ovine Model
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2017
This protocol describes mesh implantation in the ovine rectovaginal septum using a single vaginal incision technique, with and without the trocar-guided insertion of anchoring arms.
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Air Filter Devices Including Nonwoven Meshes of Electrospun Recombinant Spider Silk Proteins
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2013
Spider silk fibers display extraordinary mechanical properties. Engineered Araneus diadematus Fibroin 4 (eADF4) can be processed into nonwoven meshes using electrospinning. Here, the eADF4 nonwoven meshes are used to improve the performance of air filtering devices.
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Laparoscopic Non-Mesh Cerclage Pectopexy for Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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2022
The present pilot study describes the development of laparoscopic non-mesh cerclage pectopexy to treat pelvic organ prolapse. The procedure can be used to prevent any complications associated with the use of mesh.
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These structural variables work together rather than independently. Smaller or more numerous fibers can change available surface area and the spaces between fibers, while orientation affects how loads are distributed. Fiber density and bonding influence connectivity and mechanical strength. Adjusting this combination allows researchers to tune a mesh for particular requirements in support, transport, or biological interaction.
Porosity determines how readily fluids can move through the network and how much internal space is available for biological activity. Open, interconnected spaces can support nutrient and waste-product movement, whereas changes in density or fiber arrangement may alter transport and strength. Consequently, porosity must be considered alongside mechanical requirements when designing a bioengineering scaffold.
Fiber arrangement provides physical cues and attachment sites that can influence how cells interact with a scaffold. Orientation, density, and surface area help determine the available structure for cell attachment, migration, and tissue ingrowth. Because natural extracellular matrix organization also depends on an organized fiber environment, engineered meshes can help researchers examine these relationships in controlled materials.
Production should focus on controlling both how fibers are formed and how they are arranged. Researchers can consider fiber diameter, orientation, density, bonding, and resulting porosity, then relate those features to strength, fluid transport, and surface area. This structure-property approach helps select a mesh configuration that supports the intended cellular or tissue-related function.
Suitability can be judged by examining the mesh’s mechanical strength, fluid transport, surface area, and biological interactions. Researchers may also consider whether the structure supports cell attachment, migration, and tissue ingrowth while permitting movement of nutrients and waste products. Comparing these outcomes with the intended scaffold function reveals whether the selected fiber organization provides an appropriate balance.
In bioengineering, these meshes support investigations of extracellular matrix organization and the development of materials for tissue repair and regenerative medicine. Their interconnected structure also enables controlled biological interactions, making them useful when researchers need both physical support and transport through a material. Beyond bioengineering, the same structural principles are relevant to other materials applications requiring tunable porosity and strength.