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abstract：OBJECTIVES:To analyze the effects of feeding Helianthus tuberosus (HT) tubers on glucose tolerance and lipid profile in rats fed a high-fat diet (HFD). METHODS:A normal HFD or HFD including 10 w/w% HT tubers (HFD + HT) was fed to F334/Jcl rats. After 10 weeks, organ weights, glucose tolerance, and lipid profile were a...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Okada N,Kobayashi S,Moriyama K,Miyataka K,Abe S,Sato C,Kawazoe K

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the distribution of Duffy blood group genotypes in Balouch population as a major ethnic group that living in a sub-tropical area in south East of Iran. METHODS:In this study, the Duffy blood group FY phenotypes were determined using indirect anti-globulin technique and also genotype by PCR-RFLP ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Miri-Moghaddam E,Bameri Z,Mohamadi M

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of ischemic precondition to protect ischemia-reperfusion injury and reduce IL-6 expression in the rats liver transplantation. METHODS:The rat portal vein infusion of autologous liver transplantation model were used. The rats were divided into ischemic preconditioning rats liver tran...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Cui LZ,Wang B,Chen LY,Zhou J

更新日期：2013-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To discuss the association between single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of rs3811047 in IL-1 F7 gene and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) susceptibility among the Han population in central plains of China. METHODS:A total of 276 RA patients admitted to our hospital from December 2009 to December 2011 together with ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Shi LP,He Y,Liu ZD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the effect and mechanism of angiotensin II receptor blockers - Irbesartan on occurrence of ventricular arrhythmias in rats with myocardial ischemia. METHODS:Rats with embryonic cardiomyocytes-H9c2 were randomly divided into control group, ischemia group, Irbesartan group and Irbesartan + ischemia ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Wu T,Wu D,Wu Q,Zou B,Huang X,Cheng X,Wu Y,Hong K,Li P

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the nephroprotective effect of defatted methanolic extract and aqueous extract of Murraya koenigii (M. koenigii) against cyclophosphamide drug. METHODS:Nephrotoxicity was induced by cyclophosphamide in 7 days at 150 mg/kg body weight through intraperitoneal route in rat model. Nephroprotective ac...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Mahipal P,Pawar RS

更新日期：2017-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To develop attenuated strains of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (S. typhi) for the candidate vaccine by osmolar stress. METHODS:S. typhi SS3 and SS5 strains were isolated from asymptomatic typhoid carriers in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Both strains were grown in LB (Luria Bertani) medium supplemented wi...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Senthilkumar B,Anbarasu K,Senbagam D,Rajasekarapandian M

更新日期：2014-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To validate traditional claims of usefulness of the Indian plants in management of poisonous snakebite and evaluate the antivenom properties displayed by the alcoholic extracts of Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata), Crateva magna (C. magna), Gloriosa superba (G. superba) and Hydrocotyle javanica (H. java...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kumarapppan C,Jaswanth A,Kumarasunderi K

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the profile and geographical distribution of reported cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the province of Hail, Saudi Arabia from 2010 to 2013. METHODS:Human data were collected from the dermatology service of both King Khaled and General Hail hospitals. RESULTS:A total of 483 confirmed CL ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Haouas N,Amer O,Ishankyty A,Alazmi A,Ishankyty I

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the efficacy and safety of rhPTH (1-34) vs. elcatonin. METHODS:Sixty patients with primary OP were randomly divided into two groups according to the ratio of 3:1. rhPTH (1-34) group (PTH group) was treated with subcutaneous injection of rhPTH (1-34) 20 μ g daily for 18 months, and the elcatonin g...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Yang Y,Zhang XJ,Zhu XJ,Zhang L,Bao MJ,Xian Y,Wu JC,Liu LM,Li PQ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the effects of environmental parameters of larval habitats on distribution and abundance of anopheline mosquitoes in Rudan county of Iran. METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted during the mosquito breeding season from February 2010 to October 2011. The anopheline larvae were collected...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Soleimani-Ahmadi M,Vatandoost H,Hanafi-Bojd AA,Zare M,Safari R,Mojahedi A,Poorahmad-Garbandi F

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To observe the protective effect of omeprazole on gastric mucosal of cirrhotic portal hypertension rats. METHODS:All rats were randomly divided into normal control group, cirrhosis and treatment group. Thioacetamide was used to establish rat model of cirrhotic portal hypertension. The necrotic tissue of gast...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Gao W,Li HY,Wang LX,Hao LJ,Gao JL,Zheng RJ,Cai CJ,Si YL

更新日期：2014-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate the protective role of Cardiospermum halicacabum (C. halicacabum) leaf extract on glycoprotein metabolism in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. METHODS:Diabetes was induced in male albino Wistar rats by intraperitonial administration of STZ. The C. halicacabum leaf extract (CHE) was a...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Veeramani C,Al-Numair KS,Alsaif MA,Chandramohan G,Al-Numair NS,Pugalendi KV

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To build the rat model of gastric precancerous lesions and discuss the effect of transplantation of mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCs) on the pathological change. METHODS:The rat model of gastric precancerous lesions was built using N-methyl-N'-nitro-N'-nitrosoguanidine. After the intravenous transplantation of...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Lin ZL,Zheng GW,Zhang L,Zheng JT,Chen H

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze anticancer activity of an ethyl acetate extract of endophytic fungi isolated from soursop leaf (Annona muricata L.). METHODS:Anticancer activity of fungal extracts was determined by observing its toxicity against MCF-7 (Michigan Cancer Foundation-7) cells in vitro by using the 3-(4,5-dimethylthiaz...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Minarni,Artika IM,Julistiono H,Bermawie N,Riyanti EI,Hasim,Hasan AEZ

更新日期：2017-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To test the anticancer potential activity of the combination of thymoquinone (TQ) and resveratrol (RES) against breast cancer in mice. METHODS:The antiproliferative activity of TQ, RES and their combination was assessed against three breast cancer cell lines and one normal cells using MTT assay. The combinat...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Alobaedi OH,Talib WH,Basheti IA

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the cytoprotective and antidiabetic activities as well as phytochemical composition of the immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera belonging to the Arecaceae Family. METHODS:The phytochemical screening of inflorescence was done to determine the major constituents present in Cocos nucifera inflore...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Renjith RS,Chikku AM,Rajamohan T

更新日期：2013-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antihyperglycemic activity of leaves of Hyptis suaveolens using streptozotocin model. METHODS:Hyptis suaveolens extract (HSE) 250 and 500 mg/kg body weight was administered orally to streptozotocin induced diabetes, once daily for 21 days. RESULTS:A significant reduction in blood glucose was...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Mishra SB,Verma A,Mukerjee A,Vijayakumar M

更新日期：2011-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To clone the virB12 gene in pET28a expression vector for production of recombinant protein to be used as antigenic component for future serological test development. METHODS:Brucella melitensis (B. melitensis) 16M strain was cultured and bacterial DNA was extracted by Bioneer AccuPrep® Genomic DNA Extraction...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Mirkalantari S,Amirmozafari N,Kazemi B,Irajian G

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To study the effects of aqueous extract of Gmelina arborea bark on normoglycemic levels and streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetes in rats. METHODS:After single administration of the aqueous extract, plasma glucose level was determined up to 6 h. In subacute study, the aqueous extract was administered for 28 ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kulkarni YA,Veeranjaneyulu A

更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the larvicidal and pupicidal activity of Euphorbia hirta (E. hirta) leaf extract and Bacillus sphaericus (B. sphaericus) against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (An. stephensi). METHODS:The larvicidal and pupicidal activity was assayed against An. stephensi at various concentrations rangi...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Panneerselvam C,Murugan K,Kovendan K,Kumar PM,Subramaniam J

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine Blastocystis frequency and subtypes (ST) in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients and analyse some laboratory findings between Blastocystis positive and negative cases. METHODS:Faecal samples from 150 UC patients in Adnan Menderes University, Training and Research Hospital were examined by direct mic...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Coskun A,Malatyali E,Ertabaklar H,Yasar MB,Karaoglu AO,Ertug S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the antioxidant activity of aqueous extract of Moringa oleifera (M. oleifera) young leaves by in vivo as well as in vitro assays. METHODS:In vitro study included estimation of total phenolic, total flavonol, total flavonoid and total antioxidant power (FRAP assay). In addition, in vivo study was ...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Jaiswal D,Rai PK,Mehta S,Chatterji S,Shukla S,Rai DK,Sharma G,Sharma B,Khair S,Watal G

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To induce pluripotent stem (IPS) cells from fibrocytes that are separated from liver cancer patients. METHODS:The fibrocytes were reprogrammed to IPS cells by lentiviral vector, stained and identified by immunohistochemistry. RESULTS:The IPS cells were successfully established from fibrocytes after infectio...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Zhang DM,Li JJ,Yan P,Hu JT

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the effect potency, and the immunomodulatory response of garlic oil extract in enhancing the host's immune system against the disorders caused by Schistosoma mansoni (S. mansoni) in mice at different stages of worm maturation. METHODS:A total of 70 male CD-1 Swiss albino mice were divided into 7 gr...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Kamel ROA,El-Shinnawy NA

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To build GPC3 gene short hairpin interference RNA (shRNA) slow virus vector, observe expression of Huh-7 GPC3 gene in human liver cell line proliferation apoptosis and the effect of GPC3 gene influencing on liver cancer cell growth, and provide theoretical basis for gene therapy of liver cancer. METHODS:Hep...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Lei CJ,Yao C,Pan QY,Long HC,Li L,Zheng SP,Zeng C,Huang JB

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We report two cases of pulmonary sequestration infected with nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM): Mycobacterium avium and Mycobacterium abscessus. Chest computed tomography showed pneumonic consolidation in the right lower lobe, which received a systemic blood supply from the descending aorta in both patients. Video-ass...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Koh WJ,Hong G,Kim K,Ahn S,Han J

更新日期：2012-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the range and incidence of complications associated with Plasmodium vivax (P. vivax) malaria. METHODS:A retrospective analysis was performed of all patients of P. vivax malaria admitted in Kasturba Medical College, Manipal between January and December, 2010. Patients with mixed malarial infectio...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Naha K,Dasari S,Prabhu M

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To confirm dengue infection among Russian tourists returned from Southeast and Mexico in 2010-2013 with clinical signs of infection. METHODS:Blood and serum samples from patients were collected. NS1 antigen and human IgM/IgG antibodies to dengue virus were identified using commercial tests manufactured by "S...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Sergeeva EI,Ternovoi VA,Chausov EV,Berillo SA,Demina OK,Shikov AN,Plasunova IV,Kartashov MJ,Agafonov AP

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the regulation effect of Rheum palmatum (R. palmatum) L. on NF-κB signaling pathway of ALF mice. METHODS:The intraperitoneal injection of d-GalN/LPS was employed for the model building. Mice in the treatment group and positive control group were given the R. palmatum L. and bifendate before the mo...

journal_title：Asian Pacific journal of tropical medicine

authors： Zhang RZ,Qiu H,Wang N,Long FL,Mao DW

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00