Browsing by Author "Alvin C. Powers"
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Stocks, Blair Taylor (2016-07-24)Department: Microbiology and ImmunologyAchieving transplant tolerance in the autoimmune environment will require targeting multiple immunologic dysregulations in T-B lymphocyte collaboration that drive the aggressive anti-graft response. At a biologic level, ...
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Deng, Qiang (2007-02-21)Department: Mechanical EngineeringIn the context of cell encapsulation, spherical and smooth capsules are desired for optimum bio-performance. However, morphological defects can form during the encapsulation process. One important defect is associated with ...
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An, Zhibo (2009-07-28)Department: Molecular Physiology and BiophysicsThis dissertation focused on effects of the biological mediators, nitric oxide (NO) and serotonin in the regulation of net hepatic glucose uptake (NHGU). This work demonstrated that NHGU was suppressed by an increase in ...