CD47 DIFFERENTIALLY REGULATES WHITE AND BROWN FAT FUNCTION

CD47 differentially regulates white and brown fat function

Mechanisms that enhance energy expenditure are attractive therapeutic targets for obesity.Previously we have demonstrated that mice lacking cd47 Skirts are leaner, exhibit increased energy expenditure, and are protected against diet-induced obesity.In this study, we further defined the physiological role of cd47 deficiency in regulating mitochondri

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Powered knee and ankle prostheses enable natural ambulation on level ground and stairs for individuals with bilateral above-knee amputation: a case study

Abstract Ambulation with existing prostheses is extremely difficult for individuals with bilateral above-knee amputations.Commonly prescribed prostheses are passive devices that cannot replace the biomechanical functions of the missing biological legs.As a result, most individuals with bilateral above-knee amputations can only walk for short distan

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The Effect of Sharrows, Painted Bicycle Lanes and Physically Protected Paths on the Severity of Bicycle Injuries Caused by Motor Vehicles

We conducted individual and ecologic analyses of prospectively collected data from 839 injured bicyclists who collided with motorized vehicles and presented to Bellevue Hospital, an urban Level-1 trauma center in New York City, from December 2008 to August 2014.Variables included demographics, scene information, rider behaviors, bicycle route avail

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