Larvicidal Potential of Five Selected Dragonfly Nymphs in Sri Lanka over Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus) Larvae under Laboratory Settings.

abstract：:Trichoderma spp. are important biocontrol filamentous fungi and have tremendous potential in soil bioremediation. In our previous studies, a C2H2 type transcription factor coding gene (thmea1) was cloned from a biocontrol agent T. harzianum Th-33; the encoded sequence of thmea1 contained 3 conserved C2H2 domains with ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mei J,Wang L,Jiang X,Wu B,Li M

更新日期：2018-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This retrospective study was designed to investigate the efficacy and safety of intermittent portal triad clamping (PTC) with low central venous pressure (CVP) in liver resections. METHODS:Between January 2007 and August 2013, 115 patients underwent liver resection with intermittent PTC. The patients' data ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Topaloglu S,Yesilcicek Calik K,Calik A,Aydın C,Kocyigit S,Yaman H,Kutanis D,Karabulut E,Dohman D,Orem A,Arslan MK

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Cerebral emboli may occur in subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and intracranial aneurysm surgery. Although embolic signs (ES) have been reported in SAH, their origin remains unclear. The aim of this study was to report the detection of ES during routine TCD monitoring in patients with aneurysmal SAH. METHODS:...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Paschoal FM Jr,de Almeida Lins Ronconi K,de Lima Oliveira M,Nogueira Rde C,Paschoal EH,Teixeira MJ,Figueiredo EG,Bor-Seng-Shu E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aspergillus species originating from Greece were examined by morphological and molecular criteria to explore the diversity of this genus. The phylogenetic relationships of these species were determined using sequences from the ITS and IGS region of the nuclear rRNA gene complex, two nuclear genes ( β -tubulin (benA) a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Krimitzas A,Pyrri I,Kouvelis VN,Kapsanaki-Gotsi E,Typas MA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite remarkable therapeutic advances have been made in the last few decades, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is still one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Brain metastases are a common complication of a wide range of human malignancies and in particular NSCLC. Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), b...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lombardi M,D'Ascanio M,Scarpino S,Scozzi D,Giordano M,Costarelli L,Raj ER,Mancini R,Cardillo G,Cardaci V,Innammorato M,Vecchione A,Ricci A

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Netrins, a family of laminin-related proteins, were originally identified as axonal guidance molecules. Subsequently, netrins were found to modulate various biological processes including morphogenesis, tumorogenesis, adhesion, and, recently, angiogenesis. In human placenta, the most vascularized organ, the presence o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dakouane-Giudicelli M,Alfaidy N,de Mazancourt P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:SATIS-Stroke was developed to measure satisfaction regarding activities and participation among stroke survivors based on the concepts contained in the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health. However, this measure is only available in English and French. Objective:Perform the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pereira GS,Silva SM,Júlio CE,Thonnard JL,Bouffioulx E,Corrêa JCF,Corrêa FI

更新日期：2019-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features chronic inflammatory reactions of both intra- and extrapulmonary nature. Moreover, COPD is associated with abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism in patients, which influences the prognosis and chronicity of this disease. Abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism are al...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Lu Y,Li N,Li P,Wang Z,Ting W,Liu X,Wu W

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The complete chloroplast genome of J. flava, an endangered medicinal plant in Saudi Arabia, was sequenced and compared with cp genome of three Acanthaceae species to characterize the cp genome, identify SSRs, and also detect variation among the cp genomes of the sampled Acanthaceae. NOVOPlasty was used to assemble the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yaradua SS,Alzahrani DA,Albokhary EJ,Abba A,Bello A

更新日期：2019-08-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Uraemia and long-term peritoneal dialysis (PD) can lead to fibrotic thickening of the peritoneal membrane, which may limit its dialytic function. Peritoneal fibrosis is associated with the appearance of myofibroblasts and expansion of extracellular matrix. The extent of contribution of resident peritoneal fibroblasts ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Witowski J,Kawka E,Rudolf A,Jörres A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Revealing the gene regulation networks governing cancer initiation and development is necessary while it remains uncompleted. In recent years, enhancers have been reported to be widely transcribed, resulting in the generation of enhancer RNAs (eRNAs). Previous studies have reported that eRNAs are a subclass of long no...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu Y,Ding M,Gao Q,He A,Liu Y,Mei H

更新日期：2018-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The ability of Aspergillus niger strain to reduce organic and mineral pollution as well as the toxicity of two tannery wastewaters, the unhairing effluent (UE) and the final effluent (FE), taken from a local Tunisian tannery and under nonsterile conditions, was studied. Raw effluents show alkaline pH ≥11; thus experim...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Boujelben R,Ellouze M,Sayadi S

更新日期：2019-06-03 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prelacteal feed (feeding any other substance before first breastfeeding) appears to be common despite its harmful effects. By definition a child provided with prelacteal feed (PLF) is not exclusively breastfed and PLF has many implications for the success and early initiation of breastfeeding. Objectives. To...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El-Gilany AH,Abdel-Hady DM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to a variety of environmental factors such as salinity, drought, metal toxicity, extreme temperature, air pollutants, ultraviolet-B (UV-B) radiation, pesticides, and pathogen infection leads to subject oxidative stress in plants, which in turn affects multiple biological processes via reactive oxygen species ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xie X,He Z,Chen N,Tang Z,Wang Q,Cai Y

更新日期：2019-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent work in preservation of female fertility as well as new information on the nature of spermatogonial stem cells has prompted an investigation into the possibility of an effective clinical-grade procedure for the cryopreservation of testicular cells and/or tissue. Clinical-grade reagents, validated equipment, and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pacchiarotti J,Ramos T,Howerton K,Greilach S,Zaragoza K,Olmstead M,Izadyar F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertension and atherosclerosis are among the most common causes of mortality in both developed and developing countries. Experimental animal models of hypertension and atherosclerosis have become a valuable tool for providing information on etiology, pathophysiology, and complications of the disease and on the effic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Leong XF,Ng CY,Jaarin K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeted drug delivery using folate receptors is one of the most interesting chemotherapeutic research areas over the past few years. A novel folate targeted copolymer was synthesized using dextran stearate coupled to folic acid. FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy were used to confirm successful conjugation. Micelles prepared...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Varshosaz J,Hassanzadeh F,Sadeghi-Aliabadi H,Firozian F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The exact shape of the dose-response relationship between maternal body mass index (BMI) and the risk of congenital heart defects (CHDs) in infants has not been clearly defined yet. This study aims to further clarify the relationship between maternal obesity and the risk of CHDs in infants by an overall and d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu X,Ding G,Yang W,Feng X,Li Y,Liu H,Zhang Q,Ji L,Li D

更新日期：2019-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:To improve the efficacy of regenerative treatment for gingival recessions, the autologous platelet concentrates (APCs) combined with coronally advanced flap (CAF) have been investigated. However, few studies systematically assess the complementary effect of APCs in periodontal regeneration. The present study...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li R,Liu Y,Xu T,Zhao H,Hou J,Wu Y,Zhang D

更新日期：2019-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is suggested to have a role in the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). However, the mechanism remains unclear. Autophagy is an important mediator of many pathological responses. This study aims to investigate the relationship between UCP2 and hepatoma cells aut...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lou J,Wang Y,Wang X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contamination of heavy metals would threaten the water and soil resources; phytoremediation can be potentially used to remediate metal contaminated sites. We constructed the Phragmites australis artificial floating wetlands outside the Qingcaosha Reservoir in the Yangtze Estuary. Water characteristic variables were me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang X,Zhao F,Yu G,Song C,Geng Z,Zhuang P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. In periodontology lasers have been suggested for the photodynamic therapy (PDT): such therapy can be defined as the inactivation of cells, microorganisms, or molecules induced by light and not by heat. The aim of this study was to evaluate results of PDT using a 980 nm diode laser (Wiser Doctor Smile, Lambda SPA,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caccianiga G,Baldoni M,Ghisalberti CA,Paiusco A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to analyze the relationship between the sum of the four limbs' pulse pressure (Sum-PP) and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity (baPWV) and atherosclerosis risk factors and evaluate the feasibility of Sum-PP in diagnosing atherosclerosis systemically. For the purpose, a cross-sectional s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng Y,Li Z,Shu H,Liu M,Chen Z,Huang J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Abnormal expression of ABCA1 and ABCG1 in the placenta can elicit lipid metabolism disorder and adverse pregnancy outcomes. However, whether it is associated with preterm delivery remains unclear. Our present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between abnormal expression of ABCA1 or ABCG1 and preterm de...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cheng-Mao X,Yan L,Li L,Hua J,Xiao-Ju W,Jie-Wen Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the microshear bond strength (μSBS) of self-adhesive resin (SA) cement on leucite-reinforced glass-ceramic using silane or universal adhesive. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Ceramic blocks were etched with 9.5% hydrofluoric acid and divided into three groups (n = 16): (1) negative control (NC) without tre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee Y,Kim JH,Woo JS,Yi YA,Hwang JY,Seo DG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nature is an unexplored reservoir of novel phytopharmaceuticals. Since biofilm-related oral diseases often correlate with antibiotic resistance, plant-derived antimicrobial agents could enhance existing treatment options. Therefore, the rationale of the present report was to examine the antimicrobial impact of Mediter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Karygianni L,Cecere M,Skaltsounis AL,Argyropoulou A,Hellwig E,Aligiannis N,Wittmer A,Al-Ahmad A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A metabolic disorder is considered one of the hallmarks of cancer. Multiple differentially expressed metabolic genes have been identified in colon cancer (CC), and their biological functions and prognostic values have been well explored. The purpose of the present study was to establish a metabolic signature to optimi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo D,Shan Z,Liu Q,Cai S,Li Q,Li X

更新日期：2020-11-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) constitutes a great threat to health worldwide. Endothelial cell injury and dysfunction comprise the critical contributor for the development of DVT. However, the mechanism behind it remains poorly elucidated. The study is aimed at investigating the role of microRNA-122 (miR-122) and oxida...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li HQ,Pan ZY,Yang Z,Zhang DB,Chen Q

更新日期：2020-10-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the metabolic mechanisms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) via an analysis of urine metabolites prior to and following exercise in a rat model. Methods. A rat model of CFS was established using restraint-stress, forced exercise, and crowded and noisy ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shao C,Ren Y,Wang Z,Kang C,Jiang H,Chi A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toxoplasma gondii with worldwide distribution has received substantial medical and scientific attentions as it causes serious clinical and veterinary problems especially for pregnant women and immunocompromised patients. Heat shock protein 40 (HSP40) plays a variety of essential roles in the pathogenesis of this proto...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li ZY,Lu J,Zhou DH,Chen J,Zhu XQ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00