Publications
Selected publications
- Localised micro- and nano-scale remodelling in the diabetic aorta (Journal article - 2014)
- Nanoscale characterization of the biomechanical properties of collagen fibrils in the sclera (Journal article - 2014)
- In vitro characterisation of arterial stiffening: From the macro- to the nano-scale (Journal article - 2014)
- Characterizing the elastic properties of tissues (Journal article - 2011)
- Morphological and histological adaptation of muscle and bone to loading induced by repetitive activation of muscle (Journal article - 2014)
- Bicuspid valve aortopathy is associated with distinct patterns of matrix degradation (Journal article - 2019)
- Microcalcification and Thoracic Aortopathy: A Window Into Disease Severity (Journal article - 2022)
2024
Associations between central and brachial blood pressure in patients with hypertension and aortovascular disease: Implications for clinical practice.
Alsomali, A., Lip, G. Y. H., Akhtar, R., Field, M., Grillo, A., Tidbury, N., . . . Proietti, R. (2024). Associations between central and brachial blood pressure in patients with hypertension and aortovascular disease: Implications for clinical practice.. Current problems in cardiology, 50(1), 102874. doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2024.102874
Nitric oxide releasing coatings for the prevention of viral and bacterial infections.
Aveyard, J., Richards, S., Li, M., Pitt, G., Hughes, G. L., Akpan, A., . . . D'Sa, R. A. (2024). Nitric oxide releasing coatings for the prevention of viral and bacterial infections.. Biomaterials science, 12(18), 4664-4681. doi:10.1039/d4bm00172a
Bone quality in zebrafish vertebrae improves after alendronate administration in a glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis model.
Bohns, F. R., Akhtar, R., Chuang, Y. -J., & Chen, P. -Y. (2024). Bone quality in zebrafish vertebrae improves after alendronate administration in a glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis model.. Journal of the mechanical behavior of biomedical materials, 154, 106521. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2024.106521
2023
Staged surgically created type B aortic dissection model with endovascular reintervention for different morphological features.
Guo, B., Akhtar, R., Liu, H., Yan, C., Guo, D., Patterson, B., & Fu, W. (2023). Staged surgically created type B aortic dissection model with endovascular reintervention for different morphological features.. Interdisciplinary cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, 37(5), ivad133. doi:10.1093/icvts/ivad133
Thoracic aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation: clinical associations with the risk of stroke from a global federated health network analysis
Proietti, R., Rivera-Caravaca, J. M., Harrison, S. L., Buckley, B. J. R., Lopez-Galvez, R., Marin, F., . . . Lip, G. Y. H. (2023). Thoracic aortic aneurysm and atrial fibrillation: clinical associations with the risk of stroke from a global federated health network analysis. INTERNAL AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE. doi:10.1007/s11739-022-03184-6
2022
Arterial stiffness and atrial fibrillation: shared mechanisms, clinical implications and therapeutic options.
Vio, R., Giordani, A. S., Stefil, M., Madine, J., Fairbairn, T., Themistoclakis, S., . . . Proietti, R. (2022). Arterial stiffness and atrial fibrillation: shared mechanisms, clinical implications and therapeutic options.. Journal of hypertension, 40(9), 1639-1646. doi:10.1097/hjh.0000000000003223
Collagen (I) homotrimer potentiates the osteogenesis imperfecta (oim) mutant allele and reduces survival in male mice
Lee, K. J., Rambault, L., Bou-Gharios, G., Clegg, P. D., Akhtar, R., Czanner, G., . . . Canty-Laird, E. G. (2022). Collagen (I) homotrimer potentiates the osteogenesis imperfecta (oim) mutant allele and reduces survival in male mice. DISEASE MODELS & MECHANISMS, 15(9). doi:10.1242/dmm.049428
Ligament mechanics of ageing and osteoarthritic human knees
Peters, A. E., Geraghty, B., Bates, K. T., Akhtar, R., Readioff, R., & Comerford, E. (2022). Ligament mechanics of ageing and osteoarthritic human knees. FRONTIERS IN BIOENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, 10. doi:10.3389/fbioe.2022.954837
Is There Enough Evidence to Support the Role of Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection?—A Systematic Review
Rai, P., Robinson, L., Davies, H. A., Akhtar, R., Field, M., & Madine, J. (n.d.). Is There Enough Evidence to Support the Role of Glycosaminoglycans and Proteoglycans in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection?—A Systematic Review. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(16), 9200. doi:10.3390/ijms23169200
Microcalcification and Thoracic Aortopathy: A Window Into Disease Severity
Fletcher, A. J., Nash, J., Syed, M. B. J., Macaskill, M. G., Tavares, A. A. S., Walker, N., . . . Sellers, S. L. (2022). Microcalcification and Thoracic Aortopathy: A Window Into Disease Severity. ARTERIOSCLEROSIS THROMBOSIS AND VASCULAR BIOLOGY, 42(8), 1048-1059. doi:10.1161/ATVBAHA.122.317111
Thoracic aortic aneurysms and atrial fibrillation: commonality in pathophysiological pathways
Proietti, R., Lip, G. Y. H., Akhtar, R., & Field, M. (2022). Thoracic aortic aneurysms and atrial fibrillation: commonality in pathophysiological pathways. CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH, 118(4), E32-E35. doi:10.1093/cvr/cvac016
Micromechanical and Ultrastructural Properties of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Hossack, M., Fisher, R., Torella, F., Madine, J., Field, M., & Akhtar, R. (2022). Micromechanical and Ultrastructural Properties of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Artery Research. doi:10.1007/s44200-022-00011-3
Time-dependent mechanical behaviour of the aortic chronic dissection flap.
Panpho, P., Yang, Y., Davies, H. A., Nawaytou, O., Harky, A., Torella, F., . . . Akhtar, R. (2022). Time-dependent mechanical behaviour of the aortic chronic dissection flap.. Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. doi:10.1093/icvts/ivac029
Eye bank versus surgeon prepared DMEK tissues: influence on adhesion and re-bubbling rate
Romano, V., Kazaili, A., Pagano, L., Gadhvi, K. A., Titley, M., Steger, B., . . . Parekh, M. (2022). Eye bank versus surgeon prepared DMEK tissues: influence on adhesion and re-bubbling rate. BRITISH JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 106(2), 177-183. doi:10.1136/bjophthalmol-2020-317608
Eye bank versus surgeon prepared Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty tissues: Influence on adhesion force in a pilot study
Romano, V., Parekh, M., Kazaili, A., Steger, B., Akhtar, R., Ferrari, S., . . . Levis, H. J. (2022). Eye bank versus surgeon prepared Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty tissues: Influence on adhesion force in a pilot study. INDIAN JOURNAL OF OPHTHALMOLOGY, 70(2), 523-528. doi:10.4103/ijo.IJO_3637_20
Rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (intelligent knife) for point-of-care testing in acute aortic dissection surgery
Davies, H. A., Caamano-Gutierrez, E., Sarsby, J., Chim, Y. H., Barrett, S., Nawaytou, O., . . . Madine, J. (2022). Rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (intelligent knife) for point-of-care testing in acute aortic dissection surgery. Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery. doi:10.1093/icvts/ivac019
2021
Corneal biomechanical properties following corneal cross-linking: Does age have an effect?
Alenezi, B., Kazaili, A., Akhtar, R., & Radhakrishnan, H. (2021). Corneal biomechanical properties following corneal cross-linking: Does age have an effect?. Experimental Eye Research, 108839. doi:10.1016/j.exer.2021.108839
Surface-controlled spatially heterogeneous physical properties of a supramolecular gel with homogeneous chemical composition
Yang, B., Lledos, M., Akhtar, R., Ciccone, G., Jiang, L., Russo, E., . . . Zelzer, M. (n.d.). Surface-controlled spatially heterogeneous physical properties of a supramolecular gel with homogeneous chemical composition. Chemical Science. doi:10.1039/d1sc04671c
Exploring the potential of rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (Intelligent Knife) for point-of-care testing in aortic surgery
Davies, H. A., Caamano-Gutierrez, E., Sarsby, J., Nawaytou, O., Harky, A., Akhtar, R., . . . Madine, J. (n.d.). Exploring the potential of rapid evaporative ionization mass spectrometry (Intelligent Knife) for point-of-care testing in aortic surgery. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezab166
Nano-Scale Stiffness and Collagen Fibril Deterioration: Probing the Cornea Following Enzymatic Degradation Using Peakforce-QNM AFM
Kazaili, A., Abdul-Amir Al-Hindy, H., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). Nano-Scale Stiffness and Collagen Fibril Deterioration: Probing the Cornea Following Enzymatic Degradation Using Peakforce-QNM AFM. Sensors, 21(5), 1629. doi:10.3390/s21051629
Influence of Prednisolone and Alendronate on the de novo Mineralization of Zebrafish Caudal Fin
Bohns, F. R., Shih, Y., Chuang, Y., Akhtar, R., & Chen, P. (n.d.). Influence of Prednisolone and Alendronate on the de novo Mineralization of Zebrafish Caudal Fin. JBMR Plus. doi:10.1002/jbm4.10435
Nano-Scale Stiffness and Collagen Fibril Deterioration: Probing the Cornea Following Enzymatic Degradation Using Peakforce-QNM AFM.
Kazaili, A., Al-Hindy, H. A. -A., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (2021). Nano-Scale Stiffness and Collagen Fibril Deterioration: Probing the Cornea Following Enzymatic Degradation Using Peakforce-QNM AFM.. Sensors, 21, 1629.
2020
Investigation of fibrillin microfibrils in the canine cruciate ligament in dogs with different predispositions to ligament rupture
Cox, T., Comerford, E. J., Wegg, M., Mills, A., Barrett, S. D., Smith, K. D., . . . Akhtar, R. (2020). Investigation of fibrillin microfibrils in the canine cruciate ligament in dogs with different predispositions to ligament rupture. Research in Veterinary Science, 133, 53-58. doi:10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.09.006
The systemic influence of chronic smoking on skin structure and mechanical function
Langton, A. K., Tsoureli-Nikita, E., Merrick, H., Zhao, X., Antoniou, C., Stratigos, A., . . . Griffiths, C. E. M. (2020). The systemic influence of chronic smoking on skin structure and mechanical function. JOURNAL OF PATHOLOGY, 251(4), 420-428. doi:10.1002/path.5476
Collagen (I) homotrimer potentiates the osteogenesis imperfecta (oim) mutant allele and reduces survival in male mice
Lee, K., Rambault, L., Bou-Gharios, G., Clegg, P., Akhtar, R., Czanner, G., . . . Canty-Laird, E. (2020). Collagen (I) homotrimer potentiates the osteogenesis imperfecta (oim) mutant allele and reduces survival in male mice. doi:10.1101/2020.07.13.198283
Inflation Experiments and Inverse Finite Element Modelling of Posterior Human Sclera
Geraghty, B., Abass, A. M. F. F., Eliasy, A., Jones, S., Rama, P., Kassem, W., . . . Elsheikh, A. (2020). Inflation Experiments and Inverse Finite Element Modelling of Posterior Human Sclera. Journal of Biomechanics, 98. doi:10.1016/j.jbiomech.2019.109438
2019
2.8 Unique Patterns of Elastin Degradation in Ascending Aortic Aneurysms in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients
Chim, Y. H., Davies, H., Nawaytou, O., Field, M., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (2019). 2.8 Unique Patterns of Elastin Degradation in Ascending Aortic Aneurysms in Bicuspid Aortic Valve Patients. Artery Research, 25(S1), S19. doi:10.2991/artres.k.191224.013
Microscale assessment of corneal viscoelastic properties under physiological pressures
Kazaili, A., Geraghty, B., & Akhtar, R. (2019). Microscale assessment of corneal viscoelastic properties under physiological pressures. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 100. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2019.103375
P1 Biomechanical Properties of the Aortic Dissection Flap in Chronic Aortic Dissection
Panpho, P., Davies, H., Field, M., Madine, J., Yang, Y., & Akhtar, R. (2019). P1 Biomechanical Properties of the Aortic Dissection Flap in Chronic Aortic Dissection. Artery Research, 25(S1), S43. doi:10.2991/artres.k.191224.036
Bicuspid valve aortopathy is associated with distinct patterns of matrix degradation
Chim, Y. H., Davies, H., Mason, D., Nawaytou, O., Field, M., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (2019). Bicuspid valve aortopathy is associated with distinct patterns of matrix degradation. The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 160(6), E239-E257. doi:10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.08.094
Idiopathic degenerative thoracic aneurysms are associated with increased aortic medial amyloid
Davies, H. A., Caamano-Gutierrez, E., Chim, Y. H., Field, M., Nawaytou, O., Ressel, L., . . . Madine, J. (n.d.). Idiopathic degenerative thoracic aneurysms are associated with increased aortic medial amyloid. Amyloid: international journal of experimental and clinical investigation, 26(3), 148-155. doi:10.1080/13506129.2019.1625323
Macro- and Micro-mechanical Properties of the Ovine Aorta: Correlation with Regional Variations in Collagen, Elastin and Glycosominoglycan Levels
Panpho, P., Brendan, G., Chim, Y. H., Davies, H., Field, M., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). Macro- and Micro-mechanical Properties of the Ovine Aorta: Correlation with Regional Variations in Collagen, Elastin and Glycosominoglycan Levels. Artery Research, 25(1-2), 27-36. doi:10.2991/artres.k.191114.003
Quality of Reporting in Human Aortic Tissue Research – A Systematic Review
Chim, Y. -H., Caamaño-Gutiérrez, E., Birla, R., Madine, J., Field, M., Akhtar, R., & Davies, H. A. (n.d.). Quality of Reporting in Human Aortic Tissue Research – A Systematic Review. Artery Research. doi:10.2991/artres.k.191106.003
Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography as a tool for In vitro characterization of corneal biomechanics under physiological pressures
Kazaili, A., Lawman, S., Geraghty, B., Eliasy, A., Zheng, Y., Shen, Y., & Akhtar, R. (2019). Line-Field Optical Coherence Tomography as a tool for In vitro characterization of corneal biomechanics under physiological pressures. Scientific Reports. doi:10.1038/s41598-019-42789-4
Carbon spheres as lubricant additives for improving tribological performance of polyetheretherketone
Wu, C., Wei, C., Jin, X., Akhtar, R., & Zhang, W. (2019). Carbon spheres as lubricant additives for improving tribological performance of polyetheretherketone. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 54(6), 5127-5135. doi:10.1007/s10853-018-3177-4
Biochemical Characteristics of the Aortic True Lumen Wall, False Lumen Wall and Flap During the Acute Phases of Type A Aortic Dissection in Humans
Harky, A., Chim, Y. H., Davies, H. A., Field, M., Nawaytou, O., Akhtar, R., & Madine, J. (2019). Biochemical Characteristics of the Aortic True Lumen Wall, False Lumen Wall and Flap During the Acute Phases of Type A Aortic Dissection in Humans. In CIRCULATION Vol. 140. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The effect of corneal cross-linking on biomechanical properties in human eye-banked corneas using nano-indentation microscopy
Alenezi, B., Hillarby, C., Kazaili, A., Akhtar, R., & Radhakrishnan, H. (2019). The effect of corneal cross-linking on biomechanical properties in human eye-banked corneas using nano-indentation microscopy. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 60. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2018
4.1 PROBING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AT THE NANO-SCALE USING THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY AS A NOVEL TARGET
Akhtar, R., Chang, Z., Hansen, M. L., Beck, H. C., & Rasmussen, L. M. (n.d.). 4.1 PROBING ARTERIAL STIFFNESS AT THE NANO-SCALE USING THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY AS A NOVEL TARGET. Artery Research, 24(C), 75. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2018.10.040
P5 REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MICROMECHANICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE OVINE AORTA
Panpho, P., Akhtar, R., Madine, J., & Field, M. (n.d.). P5 REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MICROMECHANICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF THE OVINE AORTA. Artery Research, 24(C), 81. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2018.10.058
P75 DIFFERENTIAL ELASTIN DEGRADATION AND MICROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM GROUPS: STATISTICAL MODELLING
Chim, Y. H., Davies, H., Diaz De la O, F., Field, M., Madine, J., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). P75 DIFFERENTIAL ELASTIN DEGRADATION AND MICROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES IN ASCENDING AORTIC ANEURYSM GROUPS: STATISTICAL MODELLING. Artery Research, 24(C), 100. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2018.10.128
An investigation into the impact of warm mix asphalt additives on asphalt mixture phases through a nano-mechanical approach
Abd, D. M., Al-Khalid, H., & Akhtar, R. (2018). An investigation into the impact of warm mix asphalt additives on asphalt mixture phases through a nano-mechanical approach. CONSTRUCTION AND BUILDING MATERIALS, 189, 296-306. doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.08.165
Adhesion properties of warm-modified bituminous binders (WMBBs) determined using pull-off tests and atomic force microscopy
Abd, D. M., Al-Khalid, H., & Akhtar, R. (2018). Adhesion properties of warm-modified bituminous binders (WMBBs) determined using pull-off tests and atomic force microscopy. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN, 19(8), 1926-1939. doi:10.1080/14680629.2017.1374993
AFM Characterization of the Internal Mammary Artery as a Novel Target for Arterial Stiffening
Chang, Z., Paoletti, P., Hansen, M. L., Beck, H. C., Chen, P. -Y., Rasmussen, L. M., & Akhtar, R. (2018). AFM Characterization of the Internal Mammary Artery as a Novel Target for Arterial Stiffening. SCANNING. doi:10.1155/2018/6340425
Structure, mechanical properties and surface morphology of the snapping shrimp claw
Qian, Z., Yang, M., Zhou, L., Liu, J., Akhtar, R., Liu, C., . . . Ren, L. (2018). Structure, mechanical properties and surface morphology of the snapping shrimp claw. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 53(15), 10666-10678. doi:10.1007/s10853-018-2364-7
Zebrafish as a model to study bone maturation: Nanoscale structural and mechanical characterization of age-related changes in the zebrafish vertebral column
Chang, Z., Chen, P. -Y., Chuang, Y. -J., & Akhtar, R. (2018). Zebrafish as a model to study bone maturation: Nanoscale structural and mechanical characterization of age-related changes in the zebrafish vertebral column. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 84, 54-63. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2018.05.004
Biomechanical evaluation of central and peripheral Descemet’s membrane endothelial graft
Romano, V., Zhuola, Z., Chang, Z., Steger, B., Levis, H. J., Kaye, S. B., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). Biomechanical evaluation of central and peripheral Descemet’s membrane endothelial graft. Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, 2(2), 47-51. doi:10.35119/maio.v2i2.71
Nanostructural and mechanical changes in the sclera following proteoglycan depletion
Zhuola, Z., Barrett, S., Kharaz, Y. A., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). Nanostructural and mechanical changes in the sclera following proteoglycan depletion. Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, 2(2), 14-17. doi:10.35119/maio.v2i2.65
Ultrastructural and nanomechanical changes of the cornea following enzymatic degradation
Kazaili, A., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). Ultrastructural and nanomechanical changes of the cornea following enzymatic degradation. Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in Ophthalmology, 2(2), 24-29. doi:10.35119/maio.v2i2.67
Nanomechanics and ultrastructure of the internal mammary artery adventitia in patients with low and high pulse wave velocity
Chang, Z., Paoletti, P., Barrett, S. D., Chim, Y. H., Caamano-Gutierrez, E., Hansen, M. L., . . . Akhtar, R. (2018). Nanomechanics and ultrastructure of the internal mammary artery adventitia in patients with low and high pulse wave velocity. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 73, 437-448. doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2018.04.036
The optimization and production of stable homogeneous amine enriched surfaces with characterized nanotopographical properties for enhanced osteoinduction of mesenchymal stem cells
Chen, R., Hunt, J. A., Fawcett, S., D'Sa, R., Akhtar, R., & Curran, J. M. (2018). The optimization and production of stable homogeneous amine enriched surfaces with characterized nanotopographical properties for enhanced osteoinduction of mesenchymal stem cells. Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part A, 106(7), 1862-1877. doi:10.1002/jbm.a.36383
Facile production of nanocomposites of carbon nanotubes and polycaprolactone with high aspect ratios with potential applications in drug delivery
Niezabitowska, E., Smith, J., Prestly, M. R., Akhtar, R., von Aulock, F. W., Lavallee, Y., . . . McDonald, T. O. (2018). Facile production of nanocomposites of carbon nanotubes and polycaprolactone with high aspect ratios with potential applications in drug delivery. RSC ADVANCES, 8(30), 16444-16454. doi:10.1039/c7ra13553j
Novel Methodology to Investigate and Obtain a Complete Blend between RAP and Virgin Materials
Abd, D. M., Al-Khalid, H., & Akhtar, R. (2018). Novel Methodology to Investigate and Obtain a Complete Blend between RAP and Virgin Materials. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS IN CIVIL ENGINEERING, 30(5). doi:10.1061/(ASCE)MT.1943-5533.0002230
Oscillatory nanoindentation of highly compliant hydrogels: A critical comparative analysis with rheometry
Akhtar, R., Draper, E. R., Adams, D., & Hay, J. (2018). Oscillatory nanoindentation of highly compliant hydrogels: A critical comparative analysis with rheometry. Journal of Materials Research, 33(8), 873-883. doi:10.1557/jmr.2018.62
The effect of ageing and osteoarthritis on the mechanical properties of cartilage and bone in the human knee joint
Peters, A., Akhtar, R., Comerford, E., & Bates, K. (2018). The effect of ageing and osteoarthritis on the mechanical properties of cartilage and bone in the human knee joint. Scientific Reports, 8. doi:10.1038/s41598-018-24258-6
Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human tibiofemoral joint: a critical review
Peters, A. E., Akhtar, R., Comerford, E. J., & Bates, K. T. (2018). Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human tibiofemoral joint: a critical review. PEERJ, 6. doi:10.7717/peerj.4298
2017
P136 ALTERED ADVENTITIAL COLLAGEN FIBRIL MECHANICS AND MORPHOLOGY WITH HIGH PULSE WAVE VELOCITY
Chang, Z., Hansen, M. L., Rasmussen, L. M., & Akhtar, R. (n.d.). P136 ALTERED ADVENTITIAL COLLAGEN FIBRIL MECHANICS AND MORPHOLOGY WITH HIGH PULSE WAVE VELOCITY. Artery Research, 20(C), 94. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2017.10.148
Implication of Free Fatty Acids in Thrombin Generation and Fibrinolysis in Vascular Inflammation in Zucker Rats and Evolution with Aging
Lagrange, J., Didelot, M., Mohamadi, A., Walton, L. A., Bloemen, S., de laat, B., . . . Regnault, V. (2017). Implication of Free Fatty Acids in Thrombin Generation and Fibrinolysis in Vascular Inflammation in Zucker Rats and Evolution with Aging. FRONTIERS IN PHYSIOLOGY, 8. doi:10.3389/fphys.2017.00949
Drying Affects the Fiber Network in Low Molecular Weight Hydrogels
Mears, L. L. E., Draper, E. R., Castilla, A. M., Su, H., Zhuola., Dietrich, B., . . . Adams, D. J. (2017). Drying Affects the Fiber Network in Low Molecular Weight Hydrogels. BIOMACROMOLECULES, 18(11), 3531-3540. doi:10.1021/acs.biomac.7b00823
The role of subcutaneous tissue stiffness on microneedle performance in a representative in vitro model of skin.
Moronkeji, K., Todd, S., Dawidowska, I., Barrett, S. D., & Akhtar, R. (2017). The role of subcutaneous tissue stiffness on microneedle performance in a representative in vitro model of skin. JOURNAL OF CONTROLLED RELEASE, 265, 102-112. doi:10.1016/j.jconrel.2016.11.004
Nano-structure and mechanical changes in sclera following proteoglycan depletion
Zhuola, L., Kharaz, Y., Comerford, E., & Akhtar, R. (2017). Nano-structure and mechanical changes in sclera following proteoglycan depletion. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 98 (pp. A11). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Dual-stimuli responsive injectable nanogel/solid drug nanoparticle nanocomposites for release of poorly soluble drugs
Town, A., Gurjar, R., Giardiello, M., Briggs, M., Akhtar, R., Siccardi, M., & McDonald, T. (2017). Dual-stimuli responsive injectable nanogel/solid drug nanoparticle nanocomposites for release of poorly soluble drugs. In ABSTRACTS OF PAPERS OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY Vol. 254. doi:10.1039/C6NR07858C
The formation of a functional retinal pigment epithelium occurs on porous polytetrafluoroethylene substrates independently of the surface chemistry
Kearns, V. R., Tasker, J., Zhuola., Akhtar, R., Bachhuka, A., Vasilev, K., . . . Williams, R. (2017). The formation of a functional retinal pigment epithelium occurs on porous polytetrafluoroethylene substrates independently of the surface chemistry. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 28. doi:10.1007/s10856-017-5926-3
Advanced glycation products' levels and mechanical properties of vaginal tissue in pregnancy
Weli, H. K., Akhtar, R., Chang, Z., Li, W. -W., Cooper, J., & Yang, Y. (2017). Advanced glycation products' levels and mechanical properties of vaginal tissue in pregnancy. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY, 214, 78-85. doi:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2017.04.037
Micromechanical properties of canine femoral articular cartilage following multiple freeze-thaw cycles
Peters, A. E., Comerford, E. J., Macaulay, S., Bates, K. T., & Akhtar, R. (2017). Micromechanical properties of canine femoral articular cartilage following multiple freeze-thaw cycles. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 71, 114-121. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2017.03.006
Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human knee: A critical review
Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human knee: A critical review
Peters, A., Akhtar, R., Comerford, E., & Bates, K. (2017). Tissue material properties and computational modelling of the human knee: A critical review. doi:10.7287/peerj.preprints.3050v1
Dual-stimuli responsive injectable microgel/solid drug nanoparticle nanocomposites for release of poorly soluble drugs
Town, A. R., Giardiello, M., Gurjar, R., Siccardi, M., Briggs, M. E., Akhtar, R., & McDonald, T. O. (2017). Dual-stimuli responsive injectable microgel/solid drug nanoparticle nanocomposites for release of poorly soluble drugs. Nanoscale, 9(19), 6302-6314. doi:10.1039/c6nr07858c
Nano-scale properties of warm-modified bituminous binders determined with atomic force microscopy
Abd, D. M., Al-Khalid, H., & Akhtar, R. (2017). Nano-scale properties of warm-modified bituminous binders determined with atomic force microscopy. ROAD MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT DESIGN, 18, 189-202. doi:10.1080/14680629.2017.1304262
Nanoindentation and the Low Velocity Impact Response of Biofibre, Biopolymer and its Biocomposite Derived from Sugar Palm Tree
Sahari, J., Sapuan, S. M., Zainudin, E. S., Ishak, M. R., Maleque, M. A., Zuhri, M. Y. M., & Akhtar, R. (2017). Nanoindentation and the Low Velocity Impact Response of Biofibre, Biopolymer and its Biocomposite Derived from Sugar Palm Tree. CURRENT ORGANIC SYNTHESIS, 14(2), 227-232. doi:10.2174/1570179413666160831122841
Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials in Solar-Thermal Conversion Systems: Understanding Geometry-Dependent Heating Efficiency and System Reliability
Zheng, Z., Chang, Z., Xu, G. -K., McBride, F., Ho, A., Zhuola, Z., . . . Shchukin, D. (2017). Microencapsulated Phase Change Materials in Solar-Thermal Conversion Systems: Understanding Geometry-Dependent Heating Efficiency and System Reliability. ACS Nano, 11(1), 721-729. doi:10.1021/acsnano.6b07126
Low cost and renewable sulfur-polymers by inverse vulcanisation, and their potential for mercury capture
Parker, D. J., Jones, H. A., Petcher, S., Cervini, L., Griffin, J. M., Akhtar, R., & Hasell, T. (2017). Low cost and renewable sulfur-polymers by inverse vulcanisation, and their potential for mercury capture. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A, 5(23), 11682-11692. doi:10.1039/c6ta09862b
Ultrastructural and nanomechanical changes of the cornea following in-vitro enzymatic treatment
Kazaili, A., & Akhtar, R. (2017). Ultrastructural and nanomechanical changes of the cornea following in-vitro enzymatic treatment. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 98 (pp. A12). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2016
Frequency-modulated atomic force microscopy localises viscoelastic remodelling in the ageing sheep aorta
Akhtar, R., Graham, H. K., Derby, B., Sherratt, M. J., Trafford, A. W., Chadwick, R. S., & Gavara, N. (2016). Frequency-modulated atomic force microscopy localises viscoelastic remodelling in the ageing sheep aorta. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 64, 10-17. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2016.07.018
Reversible Photoreduction as a Trigger for Photoresponsive Gels
Draper, E. R., Schweins, R., Akhtar, R., Groves, P., Chechik, V., Zwijnenburg, M. A., & Adams, D. J. (2016). Reversible Photoreduction as a Trigger for Photoresponsive Gels. CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 28(17), 6336-6341. doi:10.1021/acs.chemmater.6b02677
Biomechanical Changes of Collagen Cross-Linking on Human Keratoconic Corneas Using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Beshtawi, I. M., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, M. C., O'Donnell, C., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2016). Biomechanical Changes of Collagen Cross-Linking on Human Keratoconic Corneas Using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. CURRENT EYE RESEARCH, 41(5), 609-615. doi:10.3109/02713683.2015.1042545
A pilot study of scanning acoustic microscopy as a tool for measuring arterial stiffness in aortic biopsies
Akhtar, R., Cruickshank, J. K., Zhao, X., Derby, B., & Weber, T. (2016). A pilot study of scanning acoustic microscopy as a tool for measuring arterial stiffness in aortic biopsies. ARTERY RESEARCH, 13, 1-5. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2015.11.001
5.4 HIGH PWV IS ASSOCIATED WITH NANO-SCALE CHANGES IN THE MEDIAL LAYER OF THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY
Akhtar, R., Chang, Z., Lyck Hansen, M., & Rasmussen, L. M. (n.d.). 5.4 HIGH PWV IS ASSOCIATED WITH NANO-SCALE CHANGES IN THE MEDIAL LAYER OF THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY. Artery Research, 16(C), 57. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2016.10.032
Complex Shear Modulus of Hydrogels Using a Dynamic Nanoindentation Method
Akhtar, R., Draper, E. R., Adams, D. J., & Pfaff, H. (2016). Complex Shear Modulus of Hydrogels Using a Dynamic Nanoindentation Method. In MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND MATER IALS, VOL 6 (pp. 141-145). doi:10.1007/978-3-319-21455-9_17
In Vitro Quantification of Optimal Impact Properties for Microneedle Penetration
Moronkeji, K., Todd, S., Dawidowska, I., & Akhtar, R. (2016). In Vitro Quantification of Optimal Impact Properties for Microneedle Penetration. In MECHANICS OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS AND MATER IALS, VOL 6 (pp. 39-49). doi:10.1007/978-3-319-21455-9_5
Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 6
Tekalur, S. A., Zavattieri, P., & Korach, C. S. (Eds.) (2016). Mechanics of Biological Systems and Materials, Volume 6. In . Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-21455-9
Molecular Cues Guiding Matrix Stiffness in Liver Fibrosis
Saneyasu, T., Akhtar, R., & Sakai, T. (2016). Molecular Cues Guiding Matrix Stiffness in Liver Fibrosis. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL, 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/2646212
Molecular Mechanism Responsible for Fibronectin-controlled Alterations in Matrix Stiffness in Advanced Chronic Liver Fibrogenesis
Iwasaki, A., Sakai, K., Moriya, K., Sasaki, T., Keene, D. R., Akhtar, R., . . . Sakai, T. (2016). Molecular Mechanism Responsible for Fibronectin-controlled Alterations in Matrix Stiffness in Advanced Chronic Liver Fibrogenesis. The Journal of biological chemistry, 291(1), 72-88. doi:10.1074/jbc.M115.691519
Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites
Sahari, J., Sapuan, S. M., El-Shekeil, Y. A., Ishak, M. R., & Akhtar, R. (2016). Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites. In STARCH-BASED BLENDS, COMPOSITES AND NANOCOMPOSITES (Vol. 37, pp. 109-142). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
The effect of multiple freeze-thaw cycles on canine femoral articular cartilage
Peters, A. E., Comerford, E. J., Macaulay, S., Bates, K. T., & Akhtar, R. (2016). The effect of multiple freeze-thaw cycles on canine femoral articular cartilage. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 97 (pp. A13). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2015
P1.2 NANOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS IN THE ADVENTITIAL LAYER OF THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY OF PATIENTS WITH HIGH PWV
Chang, Z., Hansen, M. L., Rasmussen, L. M., & Akhtar*, R. (n.d.). P1.2 NANOMECHANICAL ALTERATIONS IN THE ADVENTITIAL LAYER OF THE INTERNAL MAMMARY ARTERY OF PATIENTS WITH HIGH PWV. Artery Research, 12(C), 3. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2015.10.196
Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites
Sahari, J., Sapuan, S. M., El-Shekeil, Y. A., Ishak, M. R., & Akhtar, R. (2015). Natural Fibre-reinforced Thermoplastic Starch Composites. In Starch-based Blends, Composites and Nanocomposites (pp. 109-142). The Royal Society of Chemistry. doi:10.1039/9781782622796-00109
Using intermolecular interactions to crosslink PIM- 1 and modify its gas sorption properties
McDonald, T., Akhtar, R., Hon Lau, C., Ratvijitvech, T., Cheng, G., Clowes, R., . . . Cooper, A. (2015). Using intermolecular interactions to crosslink PIM-1 and modify its gas sorption properties. Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 3(9), 4855-4864. doi:10.1039/c4ta06070a
Quantitative Nanomechanical Properties of the Cuticle of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Using the Modulus Mapping Technique
Sun, J., Wu, W., Xue, W., Akhtar, R., Ren, L., & Tong, J. (2015). Quantitative Nanomechanical Properties of the Cuticle of the Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle Using the Modulus Mapping Technique. CURRENT NANOSCIENCE, 11(2), 245-252. doi:10.2174/1573413711666141223224759
Age-Related Variation in the Biomechanical and Structural Properties of the Corneo-Scleral Tunic
Geraghty, B., Whitford, C., Boote, C., Akhtar, R., & Elsheikh, A. (2015). Age-Related Variation in the Biomechanical and Structural Properties of the Corneo-Scleral Tunic. In Engineering Materials and Processes (pp. 207-235). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03970-1_9
Introduction: Aging and the Mechanical Properties of Tissues
Akhtar, R., & Derby, B. (2015). Introduction: Aging and the Mechanical Properties of Tissues. In Engineering Materials and Processes (pp. 1-6). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03970-1_1
Mechanical Properties of Aging Human Skin
Moronkeji, K., & Akhtar, R. (2015). Mechanical Properties of Aging Human Skin. In Engineering Materials and Processes (pp. 237-263). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03970-1_10
Mechanical Properties of Aging Soft Tissues
Derby, B., & Akhtar, R. (Eds.) (2015). Mechanical Properties of Aging Soft Tissues. Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-03970-1
Using the hydrolysis of anhydrides to control gel properties and homogeneity in pH-triggered gelation
Draper, E. R., Mears, L. L. E., Castilla, A. M., King, S. M., McDonald, T. O., Akhtar, R., & Adams, D. J. (2015). Using the hydrolysis of anhydrides to control gel properties and homogeneity in pH-triggered gelation. RSC ADVANCES, 5(115), 95369-95378. doi:10.1039/c5ra22253b
2014
Localised micro- and nano-scale remodelling in the diabetic aorta
Akhtar, R., Cruickshank, J. K., Zhao, X., Walton, L. A., Gardiner, N. J., Barrett, S. D., . . . Sherratt, M. J. (2014). Localised micro- and nano-scale remodelling in the diabetic aorta. Acta Biomaterialia, 10(11), 4843-4851. doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2014.07.001
Morphological and histological adaptation of muscle and bone to loading induced by repetitive activation of muscle
Vickerton, P., Jarvis, J. C., Gallagher, J. A., Akhtar, R., Sunderland, H., & Jeffery, N. (2014). Morphological and histological adaptation of muscle and bone to loading induced by repetitive activation of muscle. Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 281(1788). doi:10.1098/rspb.2014.0786
Nanoscale characterization of the biomechanical properties of collagen fibrils in the sclera (vol 104, 103703, 2004)
Papi, M., Paoletti, P., Geraghty, B., & Akhtar, R. (2014). Nanoscale characterization of the biomechanical properties of collagen fibrils in the sclera (vol 104, 103703, 2004). APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 104(12). doi:10.1063/1.4869960
Biomechanical Changes After Repeated Collagen Cross-Linking on Human Corneas Assessed In Vitro Using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Beshtawi, I. M., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, M. C., O'Donnell, C., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2014). Biomechanical Changes After Repeated Collagen Cross-Linking on Human Corneas Assessed In Vitro Using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 55(3), 1549-1554. doi:10.1167/iovs.13-13042
Nanoscale characterization of the biomechanical properties of collagen fibrils in the sclera
Papi, M., Paoletti, P., Geraghty, B., & Akhtar, R. (2014). Nanoscale characterization of the biomechanical properties of collagen fibrils in the sclera. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 104(10). doi:10.1063/1.4868388
In vitro characterisation of arterial stiffening: From the macro- to the nano-scale
Akhtar, R. (n.d.). In vitro characterisation of arterial stiffening: From the macro- to the nano-scale. Artery Research, 8(1), 1. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2014.01.002
Biomechanical Stiffness Changes of Collagen Crosslinking on Human Keratoconic Corneas using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Beshtawi, I. M., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, C., Clare, O., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2014). Biomechanical Stiffness Changes of Collagen Crosslinking on Human Keratoconic Corneas using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 55. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Scanning acoustic microscopy of biological cryosections: the effect of local thickness on apparent acoustic wave speed
Williams, C. J., Graham, H. K., Zhao, X., Akhtar, R., Griffiths, C. E. M., Watson, R. E. B., . . . Derby, B. (2014). Scanning acoustic microscopy of biological cryosections: the effect of local thickness on apparent acoustic wave speed. MRS Proceedings, 1621, 143-148. doi:10.1557/opl.2014.283
2013
ARTERIAL STIFFENING ACROSS MULTIPLE LENGTH SCALES
Akhtar, R. (n.d.). ARTERIAL STIFFENING ACROSS MULTIPLE LENGTH SCALES. Artery Research, 7(3-4), 109. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2013.10.383
P2.09 CHEMICAL FIXATION ALTERS THE MACRO- AND MICRO-STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF THE COMMON CAROTID ARTERY
Walton, L. A., Sherratt, M. J., Cruickshank, J. K., Akhtar, R., Derby, B., & Austin, C. (n.d.). P2.09 CHEMICAL FIXATION ALTERS THE MACRO- AND MICRO-STRUCTURE AND MECHANICAL BEHAVIOUR OF THE COMMON CAROTID ARTERY. Artery Research, 7(3-4), 121. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2013.10.071
Biomechanical Properties of Human Corneas Following Low- and High-Intensity Collagen Cross-Linking Determined With Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Beshtawi, I. M., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, M. C., O'Donnell, C., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2013). Biomechanical Properties of Human Corneas Following Low- and High-Intensity Collagen Cross-Linking Determined With Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE, 54(8), 5273-5280. doi:10.1167/iovs.13-12576
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy for Mapping the Microelastic Properties of Human Corneal Tissue
Beshtawi, I. M., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, M. C., O'Donnell, C., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2013). Scanning Acoustic Microscopy for Mapping the Microelastic Properties of Human Corneal Tissue. CURRENT EYE RESEARCH, 38(4), 437-444. doi:10.3109/02713683.2012.753094
IFSS, TG, FT-IR spectra of impregnated sugar palm (<i>Arenga pinnata</i>) fibres and mechanical properties of their composites
Ishak, M. R., Leman, Z., Salit, M. S., Abd Rahman, M. Z., Uyup, M. K. A., & Akhtar, R. (2013). IFSS, TG, FT-IR spectra of impregnated sugar palm (<i>Arenga pinnata</i>) fibres and mechanical properties of their composites. JOURNAL OF THERMAL ANALYSIS AND CALORIMETRY, 111(2), 1375-1383. doi:10.1007/s10973-012-2457-5
Biomechanical changes in Human Corneas after Low and High Intensity Collagen Cross-Linking Treatment measured using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Beshtawi, I., Akhtar, R., Hillarby, C., O'Donnell, C., Zhao, X., Brahma, A., . . . Radhakrishnan, H. (2013). Biomechanical changes in Human Corneas after Low and High Intensity Collagen Cross-Linking Treatment measured using Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In INVESTIGATIVE OPHTHALMOLOGY & VISUAL SCIENCE Vol. 54. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2012
4.5 LOCALISED MICROMECHANICAL REMODELLING OF THE AORTA IN A MODEL OF TYPE 1 DIABETES
Akhtar, R., Zhao, X., Gardiner, N., Derby, B., Cruickshank, J. K., & Sherratt, M. J. (n.d.). 4.5 LOCALISED MICROMECHANICAL REMODELLING OF THE AORTA IN A MODEL OF TYPE 1 DIABETES. Artery Research, 6(4), 148. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2012.09.029
Nanomechanical properties of dental resin-composites
El-Safty, S., Akhtar, R., Silikas, N., & Watts, D. C. (2012). Nanomechanical properties of dental resin-composites. DENTAL MATERIALS, 28(12), 1292-1300. doi:10.1016/j.dental.2012.09.007
Nanoindentation creep versus bulk compressive creep of dental resin-composites
El-Safty, S., Silikas, N., Akhtar, R., & Watts, D. C. (2012). Nanoindentation creep versus bulk compressive creep of dental resin-composites. Dental Materials, 28(11), 1171-1182. doi:10.1016/j.dental.2012.08.012
Nanoindentation creep versus bulk compressive creep of dental resin-composites
El-Saftya, S., Silikas, N., Akhtar, R., & Watts, D. C. (2012). Nanoindentation creep versus bulk compressive creep of dental resin-composites. DENTAL MATERIALS, 28(11), 71-82. doi:10.1016/j.dental.2012.08.012
Cardiotrophin 1 Is Involved in Cardiac, Vascular, and Renal Fibrosis and Dysfunction
Lopez-Andres, N., Rousseau, A., Akhtar, R., Calvier, L., Inigo, C., Labat, C., . . . Rossignol, P. (2012). Cardiotrophin 1 Is Involved in Cardiac, Vascular, and Renal Fibrosis and Dysfunction. HYPERTENSION, 60(2), 563-+. doi:10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.112.194407
Multi-Layer Phase Analysis: Quantifying the Elastic Properties of Soft Tissues and Live Cells with Ultra-High-Frequency Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Zhao, X., Akhtar, R., Nijenhuis, N., Wilkinson, S. J., Murphy, L., Ballestrem, C., . . . Derby, B. (2012). Multi-Layer Phase Analysis: Quantifying the Elastic Properties of Soft Tissues and Live Cells with Ultra-High-Frequency Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON ULTRASONICS FERROELECTRICS AND FREQUENCY CONTROL, 59(4), 610-620. doi:10.1109/TUFFC.2012.2240
Age-related variations in the biomechanical properties of human sclera
Geraghty, B., Jones, S. W., Rama, P., Akhtar, R., & Elsheikh, A. (2012). Age-related variations in the biomechanical properties of human sclera. JOURNAL OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS, 16, 181-191. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2012.10.011
Cardiotrophin-1 is involved in cardiovascular and renal fibrosis and dysfunction
Lopez-Andres, N., Rousseau, A., Calvier, L., Akhtar, R., Labat, C., Cruickshank, K., . . . Rossignol, P. (2012). Cardiotrophin-1 is involved in cardiovascular and renal fibrosis and dysfunction. In CARDIOVASCULAR RESEARCH Vol. 93 (pp. S61-S62). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
2011
6.4 CARDIOTROPHIN-1 INDUCES STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES IN AORTA
Akhtar, R., López-Andrés, N., Labat, C., Díez, J., Zannad, F., Zhao, X., . . . Rossignol, P. (n.d.). 6.4 CARDIOTROPHIN-1 INDUCES STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL CHANGES IN AORTA. Artery Research, 5(4), 145. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2011.10.228
Quantifying micro-mechanical properties of soft biological tissues with scanning acoustic microscopy
Zhao, X., Wilkinson, S., Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., & Derby, B. (2011). Quantifying micro-mechanical properties of soft biological tissues with scanning acoustic microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1301 (pp. 181-186). doi:10.1557/opl.2011.572
Localised micro-mechanical stiffening in the ageing aorta
Graham, H. K., Akhtar, R., Kridiotis, C., Derby, B., Kundu, T., Trafford, A. W., & Sherratt, M. J. (2011). Localised micro-mechanical stiffening in the ageing aorta. MECHANISMS OF AGEING AND DEVELOPMENT, 132(10), 459-467. doi:10.1016/j.mad.2011.07.003
Characterizing the elastic properties of tissues
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Cruickshank, J. K., & Derby, B. (2011). Characterizing the elastic properties of tissues. MATERIALS TODAY, 14(3), 96-105. doi:10.1016/S1369-7021(11)70059-1
Lattice strains and load partitioning in bovine trabecular bone
Akhtar, R., Daymond, M. R., Almer, J. D., & Mummery, P. M. (2011). Lattice strains and load partitioning in bovine trabecular bone. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 7(2), 716-723. doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2010.10.007
Quantifying Micro-mechanical Properties of Soft Biological Tissues with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy.
Zhao, X., Wilkinson, S., Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., & Derby, B. (2011). Quantifying Micro-mechanical Properties of Soft Biological Tissues with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy.. In Materials Research Society symposia proceedings. Materials Research Society Vol. 1301 (pp. mrsf10-1301-oo13-08). doi:10.1557/opl.2011.572
2010
3.6 NANOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A MODEL OF TYPE 1 DIABETIC AORTA
Akhtar, R., Gardiner, N., Derby, B., Cruickshank, J. K., & Sherratt, M. J. (n.d.). 3.6 NANOMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF A MODEL OF TYPE 1 DIABETIC AORTA. Artery Research, 4(4), 147. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2010.10.171
Fibrillin microfibrils as structural biomarkers of diabetes
Akhtar, R., Cruickshank, J. K., Gardiner, N. J., Derby, B., & Sherratt, M. J. (2010). Fibrillin microfibrils as structural biomarkers of diabetes. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 91 (pp. A37). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Localising micro-mechanical stiffening in the ageing aorta
Graham, H. K., Akhtar, R., Kridiotis, C., Derby, B., Watson, R. E. B., Trafford, A. W., & Sherratt, M. J. (2010). Localising micro-mechanical stiffening in the ageing aorta. In INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EXPERIMENTAL PATHOLOGY Vol. 91 (pp. A36). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/
Mapping Micro-Mechanical and Micro-Structural Changes in the Ageing Aorta
Helen, G. K., Akhtar, R., Kridiotis, C., Derby, B., Trafford, A. W., & Sherratt, M. J. (2010). Mapping Micro-Mechanical and Micro-Structural Changes in the Ageing Aorta. BIOPHYSICAL JOURNAL, 98(3), 594A. doi:10.1016/j.bpj.2009.12.3234
The Effect of Type 1 Diabetes on the Structure and Function of Fibrillin Microfibrils
Akhtar, R., Cruickshank, J. K., Gardiner, N. J., Derby, B., & Sherratt, M. J. (2010). The Effect of Type 1 Diabetes on the Structure and Function of Fibrillin Microfibrils. In MRS Proceedings Vol. 1274. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1557/proc-1274-qq05-17
The effect of type 1 diabetes on the structure and function of fibrillin microfibrils
Akhtar, R., Cruickshank, J. K., Gardiner, N. J., Derby, B., & Sherratt, M. J. (2010). The effect of type 1 diabetes on the structure and function of fibrillin microfibrils. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1274 (pp. 57-61). doi:10.1557/proc-1274-qq05-17
2009
5.3 AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN THE MICROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF OVINE AORTA
Akhtar, R., Kridiotis, C., Graham, H. K., Sherratt, M. J., Trafford, A. W., Cruickshank, J. K., & Derby, B. (n.d.). 5.3 AGE-RELATED CHANGES IN THE MICROMECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF OVINE AORTA. Artery Research, 3(4), 155. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2009.10.161
P10.05 REDUCED MOLECULAR FLEXIBILITY IN THE LARGE ARTERIES OF DIABETIC RATS
Akhtar, R., Gardiner, N., Cruickshank, J. K., Derby, B., & Sherratt, M. J. (n.d.). P10.05 REDUCED MOLECULAR FLEXIBILITY IN THE LARGE ARTERIES OF DIABETIC RATS. Artery Research, 3(4), 192. doi:10.1016/j.artres.2009.10.136
Nanoindentation of histological specimens: Mapping the elastic properties of soft tissues
Akhtar, R., Schwarzer, N., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Graham, H. K., Trafford, A. W., . . . Derby, B. (2009). Nanoindentation of histological specimens: Mapping the elastic properties of soft tissues. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 24(3), 638-646. doi:10.1557/JMR.2009.0130
Mapping the Micromechanical Properties of Cryo-sectioned Aortic Tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy.
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2009). Mapping the Micromechanical Properties of Cryo-sectioned Aortic Tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy.. Materials Research Society symposia proceedings. Materials Research Society, 1132E(1132-Z03-07), ukpmcpa27262. doi:10.1557/proc-1132-z03-07
2008
Effect of filler size and shape on local nanoindentation modulus of resin-composites
Masouras, K., Akhtar, R., Watts, D. C., & Silikas, N. (2008). Effect of filler size and shape on local nanoindentation modulus of resin-composites. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN MEDICINE, 19(12), 3561-3566. doi:10.1007/s10856-008-3520-4
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1133 (pp. 120-125).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1135 (pp. 62-67).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1146 (pp. 66-71).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with Scanning Acoustic Microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1136 (pp. 53-58).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1145 (pp. 195-200).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1151 (pp. 79-84).
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1152 (pp. 115-120).
In-depth hardness profiles of Stainless Steel and Ni-Ti endodontic instrument cross-sections by nano-indentation
Zinelis, S., Akhtar, R., Tsakiridis, P., Watts, D. C., & Silikas, N. (2008). In-depth hardness profiles of Stainless Steel and Ni-Ti endodontic instrument cross-sections by nano-indentation. INTERNATIONAL ENDODONTIC JOURNAL, 41(9), 747-754. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.2008.01426.x
Load transfer in bovine plexiform bone determined by synchrotron x-ray diffraction
Akhtar, R., Daymond, M. R., Almer, J. D., & Mummery, P. M. (2008). Load transfer in bovine plexiform bone determined by synchrotron x-ray diffraction. JOURNAL OF MATERIALS RESEARCH, 23(2), 543-550. doi:10.1557/JMR.2008.0068
Elastic strains in antler trabecular bone determined by synchrotron X-ray diffraction
Akhtar, R., Daymond, M. R., Almer, J. D., & Mummery, P. M. (2008). Elastic strains in antler trabecular bone determined by synchrotron X-ray diffraction. ACTA BIOMATERIALIA, 4(6), 1677-1687. doi:10.1016/j.actbio.2008.05.008
Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Watson, R. E. B., Kundu, T., & Derby, B. (2008). Mapping the micromechanical properties of cryo-sectioned aortic tissue with scanning acoustic microscopy. In Materials Research Society Symposium Proceedings Vol. 1132 (pp. 41-46). doi:10.1557/proc-1132-z03-07
Nanoindentation of Histological Specimens using an Extension of the Oliver and Pharr Method
Akhtar, R., Sherratt, M. J., Bierwisch, N., Derby, B., Mummery, P. M., Watson, R. E. B., & Schwarzer, N. (2008). Nanoindentation of Histological Specimens using an Extension of the Oliver and Pharr Method. In MRS Proceedings Vol. 1097. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. doi:10.1557/proc-1097-gg01-09
2006
Microstructure-based finite element modelling and characterisation of bovine trabecular bone
Akhtar, R., Eichhorn, S. J., & Mummery, P. M. (2006). Microstructure-based finite element modelling and characterisation of bovine trabecular bone. Journal of Bionic Engineering, 3(1), 3-9. doi:10.1016/s1672-6529(06)60001-2
Characterisation of diseased and healthy trabecular bone at many length scales
Akhtar, R., Eichhorn, S. J., & Mummery, P. M. (2006). Characterisation of diseased and healthy trabecular bone at many length scales. Journal of Biomechanics, 39, S18. doi:10.1016/s0021-9290(06)82938-6
2005
Nanoindentation of bone in a physiological environment
Akhtar, R., Morse, S., & Mummery, P. M. (2005). Nanoindentation of bone in a physiological environment. In Materials Research Society Fall Meeting 2004 Vol. 841 (pp. 1-6, 841, R2.9). Boston: Cambridge Journals Online..
2004
Nanoindentation of Bone in a Physiological Environment
Akhtar, R., Morse, S., & Mummery, P. M. (2004). Nanoindentation of Bone in a Physiological Environment. MRS Proceedings, 844. doi:10.1557/proc-844-y2.9/r2.9
Nanoindentation of Bone in a Physiological Environment
Akhtar, R., Morse, S., & Mummery, P. M. (2004). Nanoindentation of Bone in a Physiological Environment. MRS Proceedings, 841. doi:10.1557/proc-841-r2.9/y2.9