Atomic force microscopy: From red blood cells to immunohaematology

N Yeow, RF Tabor, G Garnier - Advances in colloid and interface science, 2017 - Elsevier
Atomic force microscopy (AFM) offers complementary imaging modes that can provide
morphological and structural details of red blood cells (RBCs), and characterize interactions …

Ion release from hydroxyapatite and substituted hydroxyapatites in different immersion liquids: in vitro experiments and theoretical modelling study

A Mocanu, O Cadar, PT Frangopol… - Royal Society …, 2021 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Multi-substituted hydroxyapatites (ms-HAPs) are currently gaining more consideration owing
to their multifunctional properties and biomimetic structure, owning thus an enhanced …

[HTML][HTML] Curcumin and whey protein concentrate binding: Thermodynamic and structural approach

CP Racz, LZ Racz, CG Floare, G Tomoaia, O Horovitz… - Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
The molecular interaction between curcumin (CCM), and whey protein concentrate (WPC),
was studied by using fluorescence measurements. The binding number (n), binding …

Nanoscale surface characterization of human erythrocytes by atomic force microscopy: a critical review

R Mukherjee, M Saha, A Routray… - IEEE transactions on …, 2015 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Erythrocytes (red blood cells, RBCs), the most common type of blood cells in humans are
well known for their ability in transporting oxygen to the whole body through hemoglobin …

Remineralization induced by biomimetic hydroxyapatite toothpastes on human enamel

AD Florea, LC Pop, HRC Benea, G Tomoaia, CP Racz… - Biomimetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
This work aimed to compare the effect of four new toothpastes (P1–P4) based on pure and
biomimetic substituted nano-hydroxyapatites (HAPs) on remineralization of human enamel …

Optimization of functional toothpaste formulation containing nano-hydroxyapatite and birch extract for daily oral care

AD Florea, CT Dobrota, R Carpa, CP Racz, G Tomoaia… - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research work aims to develop functional toothpastes with combined enamel
remineralization and antibacterial effects using nano-hydroxyapatites (nHAPs) and birch …

New procedure to synthesize silver nanoparticles and their interaction with local anesthetics

A Mocanu, RD Pasca, G Tomoaia, C Garbo… - International Journal …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were prepared in aqueous colloid dispersions by the reduction
of Ag+ with glucose in alkaline medium. Tetraethyl orthosilicate and L-asparagine were …

Dynamics of Dental Enamel Surface Remineralization under the Action of Toothpastes with Substituted Hydroxyapatite and Birch Extract

CT Dobrota, AD Florea, CP Racz, G Tomoaia… - Materials, 2024 - mdpi.com
To address tooth enamel demineralization resulting from factors such as acid erosion,
abrasion, and chronic illness treatments, it is important to develop effective daily dental care …

Biomimetic composite coatings for activation of titanium implant surfaces: Methodological approach and in vivo enhanced osseointegration

D Oltean-Dan, GB Dogaru, EM Jianu, S Riga… - Micromachines, 2021 - mdpi.com
Innovative nanomaterials are required for the coatings of titanium (Ti) implants to ensure the
activation of Ti surfaces for improved osseointegration, enhanced bone fracture healing and …

Selective effect of procaine, tetracaine and dibucaine on gold nanoparticles

A Mocanu, RD Pasca, G Tomoaia… - … of Nanoscience and …, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
An aqueous colloid dispersion of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) was prepared by reduction of
gold (III) chloride and its interaction with three local anesthetics (procaine, dibucaine or …