Institute of Biomedical and Biomolecular Science (IBBS)

University of Portsmouth Imaging Centre (UPIC)

Recent Research Publications

  1. Receptors for hyaluronic acid and poliovirus: a combinatorial role in glioma invasion?
    Z. Maherally, J.R. Smith, Q. An and G.J. Pilkington, PLoS One, 7(2) (2012) e30691. Download
  2. Insights into intermediate phases of human intestinal fluids visualised by atomic force microscopy and cryo-transmission electron microscopy ex vivo
    D.G. Fatouros, A. Mullertz, J.R. Smith, M. Vertzoni and C. Reppas, Mol. Pharm., 9(2) (2012) 237-247. Download
  3. Mapping surface heterogeneity: the AFM-based approach
    J.R. Smith, T.G. Nevell and J. Tsibouklis, Int. Rev. Biophys. Chem., 2(5) (2011) in press.
  4. Macromolecule-semiconductor interfaces: from enzyme immobilization to photoelectrocatalytic applications
    K. Skorupska, H.J. Lewerenz, J.R. Smith, P.J. Kulesza, D. Mernagh and S.A. Campbell, J. Electroanal. Chem., 662(1) (2011) 169-183. Download
  5. The effects of incorporated silicone oils and calcium carbonate on the resistance to settlement and the antifouling performance of a silicone elastomer
    F.M. Fernandez Estarlich, P.J. Easton, R.L. Fletcher, S.A. Lewey, T.G. Nevell, J.R. Smith and J. Tsibouklis, J. Adh. Sci. Technol., 25(16) (2011) 2183-2198. Download
  6. A functional study of CD44 and CD155 in glioma invasion
    Z. Maherally, J.R. Smith and G.J. Pilkington, J. Anatomy, 218(4) (2011) 469. Download
  7. Recent applications of SEM and AFM for assessing topography of metal and related coatings - a review
    J.R. Smith, C. Larson and S.A. Campbell, Trans. IMF, 89(1) (2011) 18-27. Download
  8. Poly(alkyl methacrylate) tooth coatings for dental care: evaluation of the demineralisation-protection benefit using a time-resolved in vitro method
    B.V. Nielsen, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, J.R. Smith, G.D. Rees and J. Tsibouklis, Polymers, 3 (2011) 314-329. Download
  9. Multifunctional poly(alkyl methacrylate) films for dental care
    B.V. Nielsen, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, J.R. Smith, G.D. Rees and J. Tsibouklis, Biomed. Mater., 6(1) (2011) 015003. Download
  10. Towards the determination of surface energy at the nanoscale: a further assessment of the AFM-based approach
    D.A. Lamprou, J.R. Smith, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, C.R. Willis and J. Tsibouklis, J. Adv. Microsc. Res., 5(2) 137-142. Download
  11. Novel biocompatible chitosan decorated single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCTs) for biomedical applications: theoretical and experimental investigations
    S. Piovesan, P.A. Cox, J.R. Smith, D.G. Fatouros and M. Roldo, Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys., 2010 Jun 29. Epub ahead of print. Download
  12. Characterisation of a re-cast composite Nafion® 1100 series of proton exchange membranes incorporating inert inorganic oxide particles
    S.M. Slade, J.R. Smith, S.A. Campbell, T.R. Ralph, C. Ponce de Leon and F.C. Walsh, Electrochim. Acta, 55(22) (2010) 6818-6829. Download
  13. A comparative study of surface energy data from atomic force microscopy and from contact angle goniometry
    D.A. Lamprou, J.R. Smith, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, C. Stone, C.R. Willis and J. Tsibouklis, Appl. Surf. Sci., 256(16) (2010) 5082-5087.
  14. Physisorbed o-carborane onto lyso-phosphatidylcholine-functionalised single-walled carbon nanotubes: a potential carrier system for the therapeutic delivery of boron
    S.N. Yannopoulos, G.D. Zouganelis, S. Nurmohamed, J.R. Smith, N. Bouropoulos, G. Calabrese, D.G. Fatouros and J. Tsibouklis, Nanotechnology, 21(8) (2010) 085101. Download
  15. The role of protease activated receptors PAR-1 and PAR-2 in the repair of 16HBE 14o- epithelial cell monolayers in vitro
    D. Ewen, S.L. Clarke, J.R. Smith, C. Berger, G. Salmon, M. Trevethick, J.K. Shute, Clin. Exp. Allergy, 40(3) (2010) 435-449. Download
  16. Self-assembled alkanethiol structures on gold: A further insight into the origins of structural rearragement phenomena
    D.A. Lamprou, J.R. Smith, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, C. Stone, C.R. Willis, R.J. Ewen and J. Tsibouklis, Surface Sci., 604(5-6) (2010) 540-546.
  17. Self-assembled structures of alkanethiols on gold-coated cantilever tips and substrates: Molecular organisation and conditions for reproducible deposition
    D.A. Lamprou, J.R. Smith, T.G. Nevell, E. Barbu, C.R. Willis and J. Tsibouklis, Appl. Surf. Sci., 256(6) (2010) 1961-1968. Download
  18. Preparation of N-octyl-O-sulphate chitosan coated single wall carbon nanotubes bearing anticoagulant properties
    M. Roldo, K. Power, J.R. Smith, P.A. Cox, K. Papagelis, N. Bouropoulos and D.G. Fatouros, Nanoscale, 1 (2009) 366-373. Download
  19. Surface chemistry and electronics of semiconductor-nanosystem junctions II: enzyme immobilization, charge transport aspects and scanning probe microscopy imaging
    H.J. Lewerenz, K. Skorupska, J.R. Smith and S.A. Campbell, J. Solid State Electrochem., 13(2) (2009) 195-203. Download
  20. NG2 cells differentiate into astrocytes in cerebellar slices
    G. Leoni, M. Rattray and A. M. Butt, Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, 42 (2009) 208-218. 
  21. Diameter-selective solubilization of carbon nanotubes by lipid micelles
    D. Tasis, K. Papagelis, D. Douroumis, J.R. Smith, N. Bouropoulos and D.G. Fatouros, J. Nanosci. Nanotechnol., 8 (2008) 420-423. Download
  22. Approaches to mitochondrially mediated cancer therapy
    G.J. Pilkington, K. Parker and S. A. Murray, Seminars in Cancer Biology, 18 (2008) 226-235.
  23. Synaptic expression of α-dystrobrevin: localisation of a short α-dystrobrevin isoform in melanin-concentrating hormone neurons of the hypothalamus
    D. Hazai, C.-F. Lien, F. Hajos, K. Halasy, D.C. Górecki and V.  Jancsik, Brain Res., 1201 (2008) 52-59.
  24. Single wall carbon nanotube dispersions stabilised with N-trimethyl-chitosan
    J.A. Wise, J.R. Smith, N. Bouropoulos, S. N. Yannopoulos, S.M. van der Merwe and D.G. Fatouros, J. Biomed. Nanotechnol., 4 (2008) 67-72. Download
  25. Unfractionated heparin reduces the elasticity of sputum from patients with cystic fibrosis
    V.J. Broughton-Head, J. Shur, M.P. Carroll, J.R. Smith and J.K. Shute, Am. J. Physiol.: Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology 293(5) (2007) L1240-L1249. Download
  26. Actin limits enhancement of nanoparticle diffusion through cystic fibrosis sputum by mucolytics
    V.J. Broughton-Head, J.R. Smith, J. Shur and J.K. Shute, Pulmonary Pharm. Therapeut., 20(6) (2007) 708-717. 
  27. β-Dystroglycan as a target for MMP-9 in response to enhanced neuronal activity
    P. Michaluk, L. Kolodziej, B. Mioduszewska, G.M. Wilczynski, J. Dzwonek, J. Jaworski, D.C. Górecki, O.P. Ottersen and L. Kaczmarek, J. Biol. Chem, 282 (2007) 16036-16041.
  28. STM imaging of proteins on semiconducting substrates
    K. Skorupska, J.R. Smith, S.A. Campbell, H. Jungblut and H.J. Lewerenz, Electrochem. Soc. Trans., 2(23) (2007) 67-74.
  29. Protein imaging on a semiconducting substrate: a scanning tunnelling microscopy investigation
    S.A. Campbell, J.R. Smith, H. Jungblut and H.J. Lewerenz, J. Electroanal. Chem., 599 (2007) 313-322.
  30. Initiation of Translocation by Type I Restriction-Modification Enzymes is Associated with a Short DNA Extrusion
    J. van Noort, T. van der Heijden, C.F.  Dutta, K. Firman and C. Dekker, Nucleic Acids Research, 32 (2004) 6540-6547. Download