Periodontal Disease and Age-Related Macular Degeneration: A Meta-Analysis of 112,240 Participants.

abstract：:The objective of this study is to introduce a method using a percutaneous full-endoscopic interlaminar approach via a surrounding nerve root discectomy (SNRD) operative route that involves removing the protrusive disc via both the shoulder and the axilla of the corresponding nerve root for the treatment of ventral-typ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi C,Kong W,Liao W,Lu Y,Fu Y,Wen H,Du Q,Wu F

更新日期：2018-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Microalgae are a promising source of omega-3. The purpose of this study was to extract lipid with a relatively high content of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) from Nannochloropsis gaditana using subcritical water extraction (SWE). The effects of different temperatures (156.1-273.9°C), extraction times (6.6-23.4 minutes), ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ho BCH,Kamal SMM,Danquah MK,Harun R

更新日期：2018-12-27 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Liver ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) remains a problem in liver transplantation. Interleukin-4 (IL-4) has been found to reduce liver IRI, but the exact mechanism remains unclear. Methods:Donor livers were infused with recombinant IL-4 or normal saline during cold storage, and the hepatocellular apoptosi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Deng M,Wang J,Wu H,Wang M,Cao D,Li J,Wu Y,Gong J

更新日期：2020-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Individuals with X-HIGM syndrome fail to express functional CD40 ligand; consequently they cannot mount effective protective antibody responses against pathogenic bacteria. We evaluated, compared, and characterized the humoral immune response of wild type (WT) and C57-CD40L deficient (C57-CD40L(-/-)) mice infected wit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lopez-Saucedo C,Bernal-Reynaga R,Zayas-Jahuey J,Galindo-Gomez S,Shibayama M,Garcia-Galvez C,Estrada-Parra S,Estrada-Garcia T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is one of the most common cancers in the world. Our aim is to identify prognostic biomarkers that contribute to the progression of early stage ccRCC and clarify the mechanism. Here, the mRNA microarray expression profile of ccRCC samples was obtained from Gene Expression Omnibus...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Qiu X,Gu Y,Ni Y,Li Q

更新日期：2020-10-29 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:To evaluate the effects of pentobarbital dosages on lower urinary tract function and to define an appropriate dosage of sodium pentobarbital that would be suitable for urodynamic studies in which recovery from anesthesia and long term survive were needed for subsequent experiment. Methods:Twenty-four 8-week...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu SF,Du GH,Abulikim K,Cao P,Tan HB

更新日期：2020-06-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Tryptophan (Trp) plays an essential role in pig behavior and growth performances. However, little is known about Trp's effects on tight junction barrier and intestinal health in weaned pigs. In the present study, twenty-four (24) weaned pigs were randomly assigned to one of the three treatments with 8 piglets/treatmen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tossou MC,Liu H,Bai M,Chen S,Cai Y,Duraipandiyan V,Liu H,Adebowale TO,Al-Dhabi NA,Long L,Tarique H,Oso AO,Liu G,Yin Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aortic diameters, aortic distensibility, microalbuminuria, coronary artery disease which are all together related to vascular aging are investigated in this paper. METHODS:Eighty consecutive nondiabetic patients undergoing elective coronary angiography were enrolled into the study. Systolic and diastolic ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Özdemir B,Emül A,Özdemir L,Sağ S,Biçer M,Aydınlar A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study obtained a germ cell-specific marker dead end (dnd) in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) named Podnd. The tissue-specific expressions of Podnd transcripts were present in testis and ovary but were not detectable in other somatic tissues detected. SISH showed that Podnd expressed only in germ ce...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang X,Liu Q,Xiao Y,Yang Y,Wang Y,Song Z,You F,An H,Xiao Z,Xu S,Ma D,Li J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Perimesencephalic nonaneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (PM-NASAH) is characterized by a benign course compared with aneurysmal SAH. While vasospasm (VS) after aneurysmal SAH is considered responsible for serious complications, VS post-PM-NASAH is not well documented. Our purpose was to characterize the inci...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Prat D,Goren O,Bruk B,Bakon M,Hadani M,Harnof S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cigarette smoke is highly toxic, and it can promote increased production of reactive species and inflammatory response and leads to liver diseases. Quercetin is a flavonoid that displays antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities in liver diseases. This study aimed at evaluating the protective effects of quercetin o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Machado-Junior PA,Araújo NPS,Souza ABF,Castro TF,Oliveira M,Costa GP,Matos NA,Vieira PMA,Talvani A,Bezerra FS,Cangussú SD

更新日期：2020-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:We compared the performances of 3 Multiple Allergen Simultaneous Test (MAST) assays: RIDA Allergy Screen (R-Biopharm, Darmstadt, Germany), MAST Optigen allergy system (Hitachi Chemical Diagnostics, Mountain View, CA), and Polycheck Allergy (Biocheck GmbH, Munster, Germany). Forty sera that tested positive with the RID...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Han M,Shin S,Park H,Park KU,Park MH,Song EY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This 12-week clinical study evaluated the impact of 10% CPP-ACP and 5% sodium fluoride varnish regimes on the regression of nonorthodontic white spot lesions (WSLs). The study included 21 children with 101 WSLs who were randomised into four treatment regimes: weekly clinical applications of fluoride varnish for the fi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Güçlü ZA,Alaçam A,Coleman NJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brachial plexus injury often involves traumatic root avulsion resulting in permanent paralysis of the innervated muscles. The lack of sufficient regeneration from spinal motoneurons to the peripheral nerve (PN) is considered to be one of the major causes of the unsatisfactory outcome of various surgical interventions ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Su H,Yuan Q,Qin D,Yang X,Wong WM,So KF,Wu W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The application of chemotherapeutic drug adriamycin (ADR) in cancer therapy is limited by its side effects like high toxicity and insolubility. Nanomedicine offers new hope for overcoming the shortcomings. But how to increase in vivo stability and to control intracellular drug release is a key issue for nano-based for...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen L,Chen F,Zhao M,Zhu X,Ke C,Yu J,Yan Z,Zhang F,Sun Y,Chen D,Jiang C,Zhao X,Gao Y,Guo S,Li W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:This study aims to compare the functional outcomes of nonunion humeral diaphyseal fractures following conservative treatment when managed surgically with either a plate or intramedullary (IM) nail fixation. Methods:This was a retrospective study of 56 patients with nonunion humeral fractures following conserva...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Micic I,Kholinne E,Kwak JM,Sun Y,Nanda A,Kim H,Koh KH,Jeon IH

更新日期：2019-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There has been a decline in emphasis of the value of physical examination in heart failure (HF) with increased reliance on cardiac imaging. We aim to study the clinical and prognostic significance of positive hepatojugular reflux (HJR) on discharge in patients hospitalized with HF. Methods. Using the ESCAP...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Omar HR,Guglin M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Diagnosis using reliable tools and treatment following in vitro antimicrobial susceptibility tests are critical to proper addressing of antibiotic-resistant Salmonella infection. Methodology:A cross-sectional study was conducted to assess the practice of diagnosis and treatment of salmonellosis in Addis Aba...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Garedew L,Solomon S,Worku Y,Worku H,Gemeda D,Lelissa G,Mamuye Y,Abubeker R,Mihret A,Fentaw S,Worku A,Bahiru M,Erenso G

更新日期：2018-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, the colistin has been thought to kill bacteria through membrane lysis. Here, we present an alternative mechanism that colistin induces rapid Paenibacillus polymyxa death through reactive oxygen species production. This significantly augments our understanding of the mechanism of colistin action, which is...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yu Z,Zhu Y,Qin W,Yin J,Qiu J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Fractures are common among all types of paediatric injuries, with differences in incidence over time. Here, we present the epidemiologic features of traumatic fractures in a population of youth ≤ 18 years of age who were admitted to our university-affiliated hospitals from 2002 to 2010. Methods:We retrospectiv...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang H,Feng C,Liu H,Liu J,Ou L,Yu H,Xiang L

更新日期：2019-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated the effects of mechanical stimulation on the osteogenic differentiation of human intraoral mesenchymal stem and progenitor cells (MSPCs) using the Flexcell FX5K Tension System that mediated cyclic tensile stretch on the cells. MSPCs were isolated from human mandibular retromolar bones and characterized us...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lohberger B,Kaltenegger H,Stuendl N,Payer M,Rinner B,Leithner A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tyrosol hydroxylating Pseudomonas strain was previously isolated from olive mill wastewaters-irrigated soil. In the present work, experimental design was used to study the bioconversion of tyrosol in laboratory fermenters aiming at the recovery of the highest yields of hydroxytyrosol. The effects of biocatalyst loadin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bouallagui Z,Sayadi S

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The microbial safety and stability of minimally processed foods are based on the application of combined preservative factors. Since microorganisms are able to develop adaptive networks to survive under conditions of stress, food safety may be affected, and therefore understanding of stress adaptive mechanisms plays a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guevara L,Antolinos V,Palop A,Periago PM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung cancer is one of the most malignant tumors in the world. Early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer are vitally important to reduce the mortality of lung cancer patients. In the present study, we attempt to identify the candidate biomarkers for lung cancer by weighted gene co-expression network analysis (WGCNA)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu X,Xu L,Huang H,Li J,Dong S,Jin L,Ma Z,Li L

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Macrophages play a key role in immunity. In this review, we consider the traditional notion of macrophage plasticity, data that do not fit into existing concepts, and a hypothesis for existence of a new switch macrophage phenotype. Depending on the microenvironment, macrophages can reprogram their phenotype toward the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malyshev I,Malyshev Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Human mesenchymal stromal cells (hMSCs) exhibit the potential to accelerate bone healing by enhanced osteogenic differentiation. Interleukin-1β is highly expressed during fracture healing and has been demonstrated to exert a significant impact on the differentiation behaviour of hMSCs. Here, we investigate...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Voss JO,Loebel C,Bara JJ,Fussinger MA,Duttenhoefer F,Alini M,Stoddart MJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:There is an unmet need for a specific cardiovascular risk (CV) algorithm for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients. Lipoprotein data are often not available in RA cohorts but could be obtained from frozen blood samples. The objective of this study was to estimate the storage effect on lipoproteins in long-term (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Arts EE,Popa CD,Smith JP,Arntz OJ,van de Loo FA,Donders R,Semb AG,Kitas GD,van Riel PL,Fransen J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes has become the third most serious threat to human health, after cancer and cardiovascular disease. Notably, Lactobacillus brevis is the most common species of LAB that produces γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). The aim of this study is to clarify the effect of time, strain types, antibiotic concentrations, differen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Abdelazez A,Abdelmotaal H,Evivie SE,Melak S,Jia FF,Khoso MH,Zhu ZT,Zhang LJ,Sami R,Meng XC

更新日期：2018-09-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Central systolic blood pressure (CSBP) has prognostic significance and simplified devices for its estimation have been introduced recently. The aim of this study was to assess the achievement of the target CSBP in treated hypertensive patients. Subjects and Methods. One hundred patients with well-controlle...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bulas J,Potočárová M,Murín J,Kozlíková K,Luha J,Čaprnda M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pregnancy is associated with various physiological changes which may lead to significant alterations in the pharmacokinetics of many drugs. The present study was aimed to investigate the potential effects of pregnancy on the pharmacokinetic profile of zonisamide (ZNM) in the rabbit. Seven female rabbits were used in t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Matar KM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00