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Adhesion occurs when one type of molecule is attracted to a different molecule. Water exhibits adhesive properties in the presence of polar surfaces, such as glass or cellulose in plants. For instance, when water is poured into a glass, the positively charged hydrogen molecules of water are more attracted to the negatively charged oxygen molecules in the silica than to the oxygen in neighboring water molecules.
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Evaluation of the Curing of Adhesive Systems by Rheological and Thermal Testing

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[The morphologic evaluation of adhesive activity].

V B Khvatov, M S Makarov, N V Borovkova

Klinicheskaia Laboratornaia Diagnostika

|December 18, 2013

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This study introduces a method to evaluate human thrombocyte adhesive activity. It found decreased activity in bleeding patients and increased activity in thrombosis patients, highlighting thrombocyte function

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Area of Science:

Hematology
Cell Biology
Biomedical Engineering

Context:

Assessing thrombocyte (platelet) function is crucial for understanding hemostasis and thrombosis.
Current methods may not fully capture the dynamic adhesive properties of thrombocytes in various clinical conditions.
Morphological evaluation offers a direct window into cellular function.

Purpose:

To propose and validate a novel method for morphologic evaluation of human thrombocyte adhesive activity.
To establish the relationship between thrombocyte adhesive activity and their morpho-functional and aggregative properties.
To analyze adhesive activity in diverse patient cohorts, including those with hematologic disorders, trauma, intoxication, and trophic ulcers.

Summary:

A method combining vital dye staining and fluorescent microscopy was developed to assess thrombocyte adhesion.
Regression analysis revealed a dependence between adhesive activity and other thrombocyte functional parameters.
Significantly reduced thrombocyte adhesive activity was observed in patients with bleeding disorders and hematologic conditions.
Conversely, elevated adhesive activity was noted in patients experiencing thrombosis.
Morphological assessment of thrombocyte quality is effective for evaluating circulating cell populations.

Impact:

Provides a new tool for diagnosing and monitoring conditions related to thrombocyte dysfunction.
Enhances understanding of thrombocyte roles in bleeding and clotting disorders.
Offers potential for improved patient stratification and therapeutic strategies in hematology and vascular medicine.