Prevalence of GB virus C/hepatitis G virus ribonucleic acid and anti-hepatitis G virus-E2 antibodies among Japanese children with histories of transfusions or with liver diseases.

abstract：:An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via a link at the top of the paper. ...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Chaudhry AA,Castro-Magana M,Aloia JF,Yeh JK,Guevarra MS

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antigenic analysis of neuroblastoma cells was performed by autologous typing and indirect immunofluorescent test combined with absorption tests. Serum of a patient with neuroblastoma before treatment showed weak reactivity with cultured autologous neuroblastoma cells, while serum obtained from the same patient 3 month...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Kawai K,Sakatoku H,Matsuda T,Kazuoka K,Kubo S,Kamiya H,Sakurai M

更新日期：1986-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is customary to estimate the uteroplacental function in singletons by defining appropriateness of birth weight by gestational age. Such a measure, however, is not available for the entire multiple pregnancy set. We evaluate a new index, total triplet birth weight, expressed as multiples of the median (MOM) birth we...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Blickstein I,Salihu HM,Keith LG,Alexander GR

更新日期：2006-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DGCR6 is the most centromeric gene in the human DiGeorge critical region and is the only gene in the region with a second functional copy on a repeat localized more distally on chromosome 22. We isolated the chicken ortholog of DGCR6 and showed an embryonic expression pattern that is initially broad but becomes gradua...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Hierck BP,Molin DG,Boot MJ,Poelmann RE,Gittenberger-de Groot AC

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The association between lung injury and thrombocytopenia was investigated by comparing the megakaryocyte and platelet counts, and platelet activation using P-selectin as a marker, between the prepulmonary (right atrial) and postpulmonary (left atrial) blood in adult and neonatal (preterm and term) rats with and withou...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Yang J,Yang M,Xu F,Li K,Lee SK,Ng PC,Tam JS,Yuen PM,Fok TF

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The primary manifestations of Pompe disease are muscle weakness and cardiomyopathy. Although accumulation of glycogen has also been seen in the nervous system in patients, the significance of brain involvement in infantile-onset Pompe disease is not clear. In this study, brain development in five cases of infantile-on...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Chien YH,Lee NC,Peng SF,Hwu WL

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Injuries continue to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality for children, adolescents, and young adults aged 1-24 years in industrialized countries in the twenty-first century. In this age group, injuries cause more fatalities than all other causes combined in the United States (U.S.). Importantly, many of th...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Dorney K,Dodington JM,Rees CA,Farrell CA,Hanson HR,Lyons TW,Lee LK,and the Injury Free Coalition for Kids®.

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tyrosine (Tyr) phosphorylation is implicated in the modification of several erythrocyte functions, such as metabolic pathways and membrane transport, as well as in signal transduction systems. Here we describe the map of Tyr-phosphorylated soluble proteins of newborn red blood cells (RBC) using an in vitro model simul...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Marzocchi B,Ciccoli L,Tani C,Leoncini S,Rossi V,Bini L,Perrone S,Buonocore G

更新日期：2005-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The proposed actions of atrial natriuretic factor (ANF) are mediated through specific plasma membrane (R1) receptors coupled to guanylate cyclase. A second receptor, R2, has been characterized by its ability to bind to an acyclic, truncated ANF analog (C-ANF4-23). The ANF-R2 receptor has not been identified in the fet...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Castro R,Ervin MG,Leake RD,Ross MG,Fisher DA

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To understand the increased susceptibility of preterm neonates to infection. METHODS:A murine listeriosis model using immunohistochemistry, microarray technology, and real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR). RESULTS:We report that recombinant serum amyloid A (SAA) administered prophylactically 18 h befor...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Hawkins JS,Wu Q,Wang Y,Lu CY

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microangiopathy, one of the most important complications of diabetes mellitus in humans, is associated with increased angiogenic response and proliferative lesions in various organs. Angiogenin, a polypeptide with a molecular size of 14 kD, is a potent inducer of vascular growth. This study aimed at investigating whet...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Malamitsi-Puchner A,Sarandakou A,Dafogianni C,Tziotis J,Bartsocas CS

更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new animal experimental model of human neuroblastoma is described. The model involves xenotransplantation of a poorly differentiated human neuroblastoma cell line (SH-SY5Y) to the subcutaneous tissue in the hind leg of nude rats (WAG mu/rnu). Injection of 20 million cells suspended in 0.2 mL of medium in each hind l...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Wassberg E,Påhlman S,Westlin JE,Christofferson R

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet-activating factor (PAF) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases such as necrotizing enterocolitis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. However, neither the physiologic role of PAF in the intestine, nor the mechanisms by which PAF participates in the pathogenesis of disease ar...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Claud EC,Li D,Xiao Y,Caplan MS,Jilling T

更新日期：2002-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pathomechanisms involved in obstructive apneas remain obscure. Apnea arousal failure has been proposed as a cause for sudden death during sleep. The present study hypothesizes an interdependency between upper airway dilating submental muscle electromyogram (EMG) activity (EMGsub), diaphragmatic muscle activity (EMGdia...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Wulbrand H,Von Zezschwitz G,Bentele KH

更新日期：1995-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of Cis-platin on the glomerular filtration rate and effective renal plasma flow was determined using a radioisotope clearance technique in young (3 wk old) and adult (more than 12 wk old) rats. Cis-platin was administered intravenously in dosages ranging from 2.5 to 10 mg/kg body weight, either as a single ...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Jongejan HT,Provoost AP,Wolff ED,Molenaar JC

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We studied the mechanisms by which C16:0 lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) and albumin inhibit the surface activity of calf lung surfactant extract (CLSE) by using a pulsating bubble apparatus with a specialized hypophase exchange system, plus adsorption and Wilhelmy balance measurements. In the absence of inhibitors, CLS...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Holm BA,Wang Z,Notter RH

更新日期：1999-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the changes in Doppler transmitral flow patterns during the 1st d of life. Doppler echocardiography of the ascending aorta and mitral valve was performed serially in 20 normal neonates at 2, 12, and 24 h of age. A computer-interfaced digitizer pad was used to measure the following...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Harada K,Shiota T,Takahashi Y,Tamura M,Toyono M,Takada G

更新日期：1994-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic demands of the newborn heart are met primarily by glucose and lactate. Mitochondria are impermeable to the NADH produced by these cytosolic reactions. The malate/aspartate and alpha-glycerophosphate (alpha-GP) shuttles provide two pathways to transport reducing equivalents into mitochondria. The goals of...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Scholz TD,Koppenhafer SL

更新日期：1995-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During the transition at birth to air breathing, regulation of surfactant release from alveolar type II (ATII) cells is critical. Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) stimulates natriuretic peptide receptor-A (NPR-A) and increases intracellular cGMP. We examined the changes in ANP and NPR-A in respiratory epithelium durin...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： D'Angelis CA,Holm BA,Lakshminrusimha S,Nickerson PA,Swartz DD,Sokolowski J,Nielsen LC,Ryan RM

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies suggest that the endotoxin lipopolysaccharide (LPS) may have dual effects on brain damage induced by hypoxia-ischemia (HI) in 7-d-old rats, depending on the exposure paradigm. Although a 4-h interval between LPS administration and HI results in sensitization to HI brain injury, tolerance is observed w...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Ikeda T,Yang L,Ikenoue T,Mallard C,Hagberg H

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Earlier attempts to deliver effective lung doses of surfactant by aerosolization were unsuccessful, mostly because of technical shortcomings. We aimed at quantifying the lung deposition of poractant alfa with a new supraglottic delivery system for surfactant atomization in an experimental neonatal model. ME...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Nord A,Linner R,Milesi I,Zannin E,di Castri M,Bianco F,Dellacá RL,Cunha-Goncalves D,Perez-de-Sa V

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Germinal matrix hemorrhage-intraventricular hemorrhage (GMH-IVH) commonly affects premature neonates. The gravity of the consequences associated with GMH-IVH makes it a major concern in their care. GMH-IVH begins in the germinal matrix tissue and is, most commonly, the result of venous rupture. Arteriole-to-venous pre...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Anstrom JA,Brown WR,Moody DM,Thore CR,Challa VR,Block SM

更新日期：2002-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Risk factors for diastolic dysfunction in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) are poorly understood. We investigated the association of variants in hypoxia-response genes with phenotype severity in pediatric HCM. METHODS:A total of 80 unrelated patients <21 y and 14 related members from eight families with HC...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Alkon J,Friedberg MK,Manlhiot C,Manickaraj AK,Kinnear C,McCrindle BW,Benson LN,Addonizio LJ,Colan SD,Mital S

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies have shown 1,25(OH)2D3 receptor-mediated modulation of leukocyte proliferation, differentiation, and function. We examined the phagocytosis and killing of microorganisms by neutrophils and monocytes from five patients of three families with hereditary resistance to 1,25(OH)2D3. Phagocytosis of microorga...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Etzioni A,Hochberg Z,Pollak S,Meshulam T,Zakut V,Tzehoval E,Keisari Y,Aviram I,Spirer Z,Benderly A

更新日期：1989-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Twelve-h overnight urine and serum samples obtained simultaneously at 20-min intervals were assayed for growth hormone (GH). Ninety-one children, 5 to 16 y (Tanner stage 1 to 3) participated; group 1 were healthy children, group 2 were children with organic GH deficiency, and group 3 had idiopathic growth failure and ...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Albini CH,Sotos J,Sherman B,Johanson A,Celniker A,Hopwood N,Quattrin T,Mills BJ,MacGillivray MH

更新日期：1991-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Very preterm infants developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia frequently show a compromised growth in the neonatal period especially when steroids are given to facilitate weaning from the ventilator. The aim of this study was to evaluate the short-term effect of dexamethasone (DEXA) on the GH-IGF axis in ventilated very ...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Huysman MW,Hokken-Koelega AC,Hop WC,Sauer PJ

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Some of the health advantages of breast-fed as compared to formula-fed infants have been suggested to be due to metabolic programming effects resulting from early nutrition. METHODS:In a prospective double-blinded randomized trial, 160 infants <2 mo of age were randomized to experimental formula (EF) with a...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Timby N,Lönnerdal B,Hernell O,Domellöf M

更新日期：2014-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathophysiology of kwashiorkor, a severe edematous manifestation of malnutrition, is still poorly understood. The syndrome is, however, known to be associated with alterations in redox metabolism. To further elucidate the role of oxidative stress in kwashiorkor, we carried out a longitudinal study on the major blo...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Fechner A,Böhme C,Gromer S,Funk M,Schirmer R,Becker K

更新日期：2001-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The head sizes of 38 patients, growth hormone (GH) deficient following craniospinal (n = 26) or cranial irradiation (n = 12), have been assessed before (n = 38) and on completion of GH therapy (n = 15) or at the end of a similar period of observation without GH (n = 7). These results were compared to the change in hea...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Clayton PE,Shalet SM,Price DA,Surtees RA,Pearson D

更新日期：1987-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency (MCAD) is a defect in the mitochondrial oxidation of fatty acids. The disorder typically presents with episodes of vomiting and hypoglycemia, sometimes with changes in mental status and hepatic failure. These Reye's-like features may culminate in coma and death. Stress, i...

journal_title：Pediatric research

authors： Ziadeh R,Hoffman EP,Finegold DN,Hoop RC,Brackett JC,Strauss AW,Naylor EW

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00