Lung epithelial and endothelial cell death accompanied by inflammation contributes to hyperoxia-induced acute lung injury (ALI).Impaired resolution of ALI can promote and/or perpetuate lung pathogenesis, including fibrosis.Previously, we have shown that the transcription factor Nrf2 induces cytoprotective gene expression and confers protection agai
Abstract Photo-crosslinking polymerization stands as a fundamental pillar in the domains of chemistry, biology, and medicine.Yet, prevailing strategies heavily rely on ultraviolet/visible (UV/Vis) light to elicit in situ crosslinking.The inherent perils associated with UV radiation, namely the potential for DNA damage, coupled with the limited dept
Hypothesis: The main objective of this project was the development of a new method for converting natural polymers into hybrid hydrogels.The hybrid hydrogels are usually prepared through grafting of ogee skirt acrylic monomers onto pure polysaccharides, and this study was performed using rice husk to prepare semi-synthetic hybrid hydrogels.Methods:
Abstract Damp in residential buildings poses risks to indoor air quality, occupant health, and structural integrity, and affects up to 27% of homes in the England.This study develops a predictive model for damp risk, using 2,073 inspection records from a housing association across 125 local authorities.Homes were labelled as damp (1,630) or non-dam