Corrigendum to "The STARTEC Decision Support Tool for Better Tradeoffs between Food Safety, Quality, Nutrition, and Costs in Production of Advanced Ready-to-Eat Foods".

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Cerebral white matter hyperintensity (WMH) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has a potential for predicting cognitive impairment. Serum polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) levels are important for evaluating the extent of atherosclerosis. We investigated whether abnormal PUFA levels affected WMH grading and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Suwa M,Yamaguchi S,Komori T,Kajimoto S,Kino M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to ascertain whether cytokines in the aqueous humor can predict macular edema (ME) in diabetic patients following uncomplicated phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Undiluted aqueous humor samples were obtained from 136 consecutive type 2 diabetic patients who underwent cataract surgery. The concentra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dong N,Xu B,Wang B,Chu L,Tang X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study deals with the enzymatic synthesis of biodiesel by transesterification of Jatropha oil (Jatropha curcas L.) with ethanol in a solvent-free system. Seven commercial lipase preparations immobilized by covalent attachment on epoxy-polysiloxane-polyvinyl alcohol composite (epoxy-SiO2-PVA) were tested as ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Souza LT,Mendes AA,de Castro HF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This paper included a retrospective review of the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) combined with pressure bandaging on hemostasis of patients who received a unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) from 2017 to 2019. Methods:A total of 197 patients undergoing TKA were chosen to be classified into 2 groups, th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li GH,Ding LM,Sun L,Wang F

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Metabolomics is the sophisticated and high-throughput technology based on the entire set of metabolites which is known as the connector between genotypes and phenotypes. For any phenotypic changes, potential metabolite (biomarker) identification is very important because it provides diagnostic as well as prognostic ma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kumar N,Hoque MA,Shahjaman M,Islam SM,Mollah MN

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer mortality disparities continue, particularly for uninsured and minority women. A number of effective evidence-based interventions (EBIs) exist for addressing barriers to mammography screening; however, their uptake and use in community has been limited. Few cancer-specific studies have evaluated adapted ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Highfield L,Hartman MA,Bartholomew LK,Balihe P,Ausborn VA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently antiangiogenic therapy with bevacizumab has shown a high but transient efficacy in glioblastoma (GBM). Indeed, GBM is one of the most angiogenic human tumors and endothelial proliferation is a hallmark of the disease. We therefore hypothesized that tumor cells may participate in endothelial prolifer...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El Hallani S,Colin C,El Houfi Y,Idbaih A,Boisselier B,Marie Y,Ravassard P,Labussière M,Mokhtari K,Thomas JL,Delattre JY,Eichmann A,Sanson M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2), a marker of vascular inflammation, is associated with cardiovascular disease. This prospective study of an inception cohort aimed to investigate whether the level of Lp-PLA2 is associated with subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with rheumatoid arthritis ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Södergren A,Karp K,Bengtsson C,Möller B,Rantapää-Dahlqvist S,Wållberg-Jonsson S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Experimental animal models improve our understanding of technical problems in peritoneal dialysis PD, and such studies contribute to solving crucial clinical problems. We established an acute and chronic PD model in nonuremic and uremic rats. We observed that kinetics of PD in rats change as the animals are aging, and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pawlaczyk K,Baum E,Schwermer K,Hoppe K,Lindholm B,Breborowicz A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is well established that the Mediterranean and Arab populations are at high risk for thalassemias in general and for alpha-thalassemia in particular. Yet, reports on alpha-thalassemia in Lebanon are still lacking. In this study, we aim at assessing the incidence of alpha-thalassemia in the Lebanese popula...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Farra C,Daher R,Badra R,el Rafei R,Bejjany R,Charafeddine L,Yunis K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Iodinated contrast (IC) is clinically used in diagnostic and interventional procedures, but its use can result in contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI). Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and chronic hyperglycemia (CH) are important predisposing factors to CI-AKI. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fernandes SM,Martins DM,da Fonseca CD,Watanabe M,Vattimo Mde F

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The distinction between right-sided and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma has recently received considerable. This study aims to identify key MicroRNA (miRNA) and mRNAs in right-sided colon adenocarcinoma (RSCOAD) and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma (LSCOAD) by TCGA integration analysis. Methods:The miRNA and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang L,Li L,Ma J,Yang S,Zou C,Yu X

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：:This study examines the isoform-specific effects of short-term hindlimb suspension (HS) on the Na,K-ATPase in rat soleus muscle. Rats were exposed to 24-72 h of HS and we analyzed the consequences on soleus muscle mass and contractile parameters; excitability and the resting membrane potential (RMP) of muscle fibers; ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kravtsova VV,Matchkov VV,Bouzinova EV,Vasiliev AN,Razgovorova IA,Heiny JA,Krivoi II

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proteinuria is an independent risk factor for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) (Shankland, 2006). Recent studies highlighted the mechanisms of podocyte injury and implications for potential treatment strategies in proteinuric kidney diseases (Zhang et al., 2012). Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are cellular signals which ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen S,Meng XF,Zhang C

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:TMJ disc related diseases are difficult to be cured due to the poor repair ability of the disc. TMJ-SDSCs were ideal cell sources for cartilage tissue engineering which have been widely used in hyaline cartilage regeneration. Fibrin gel has been demonstrated as a potential scaffold for neocartilage formation. The aim ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu Y,Gong Z,Li J,Meng Q,Fang W,Long X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human liver cancer has emerged as a serious health concern in the world, associated with poorly available therapies. The Berberis genus contains vital medicinal plants with miraculous healing properties and a wide range of bioactivities. In this study, different crude extracts of B. lycium Royle were prepared and scre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mustafa K,Mohamed H,Shah AM,Yu S,Akhlaq M,Xiao H,Li S,Naz T,Nosheen S,Bai X,Song Y

更新日期：2020-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) K88 is a zoonotic pathogen. Previous studies have shown that lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have great potential in promoting health and resisting pathogenic infections; however, relatively little research has been done on the Pediococcus genus of LAB. This study is aimed at explori...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tan K,Deng D,Ma X,Cui Y,Tian Z

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Almost forty years ago, it was first hypothesized that an increased dietary intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) from fish fat could exert protective effects against several pathologies. Decades of intense preclinical investigation have supported this hypothesis in a variety of model systems. Several c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Weylandt KH,Serini S,Chen YQ,Su HM,Lim K,Cittadini A,Calviello G

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:This study aimed to investigate the shear displacement between the body and backrest/seat, range of motion (ROM), and force acting on the lower limb joints during sit-stand-sit transitions by operating an electric-powered standing wheelchair. METHODS AND MATERIALS:The amounts of sliding along the backrest and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang YS,Chen MD,Fang WC,Chang JJ,Kuo CC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One common negative side effect of orthodontic treatment with fixed appliances is the development of white spot lesions (WSLs) around brackets. This study is aimed at comparing the efficacy of various oral hygiene practices in preventing enamel demineralization around orthodontic brackets under similar in vitro condit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lale S,Solak H,Hınçal E,Vahdettin L

更新日期：2020-03-30 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:We investigated the proportion of myeloid-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs) and their subsets in patients with rheumatic diseases and clarified the association between these cells and the patient clinical data. Methods:Patients with rheumatic diseases and healthy controls were recruited. The clinical chara...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu J,Chen S,Wu L,Wang R,Zheng S,Zhao D,Wang X,Li J

更新日期：2018-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors are powerful tools for both basic neuroscience experiments and clinical gene therapies for neurological diseases. Intravascularly administered self-complementary AAV9 vectors can cross the blood-brain barrier. However, AAV9 vectors are of limited usefulness because they...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Iida A,Takino N,Miyauchi H,Shimazaki K,Muramatsu S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease, where chondrocyte apoptosis is responsible for cartilage degeneration. Bax is a well-known proapoptotic protein of the Bcl-2 family, involved in a large number of physiological and pathological processes. However, the regulation mechanisms of Bax underlying ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Miao G,Zang X,Hou H,Sun H,Wang L,Zhang T,Tan Y,Liu W,Ye P,Gao L,Zha Z

更新日期：2019-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Glioblastoma (GBM) is a primary neuroepithelial tumor of the central nervous system, characterized by an extremely aggressive clinical phenotype. Patients with GBM have a poor prognosis and only 3-5% of them survive for more than 5 years. The current GBM treatment standards include maximal resection followed by radiot...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Szopa W,Burley TA,Kramer-Marek G,Kaspera W

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are unique in their capacity to give rise to all mature cells of the immune system. For years, HSC transplantation has been used for treatment of genetic and neoplastic diseases of the hematopoietic and immune systems. The sourcing of HSCs from human umbilical cord blood has salient adv...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Biancotti JC,Town T

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study is to investigate the relationship between physical activity as assessed by accelerometers and cognitive development across the human age ranges (from children and adolescents to adults). Additionally, this study seeks to explore whether physical activity contributes to cognitive development via m...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao G,Quan M,Su L,Zhang H,Zhang J,Zhang J,Fang H,Cao ZB,Zhu Z,Niu Z,Wang R,Chen P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Q192R and L55M polymorphism were considered to be associated with the development of multiple cancers. Nevertheless, the results of these researches were inconclusive and controversial. Therefore, we conducted a meta-analysis of all eligible case-control studies to assess the association between PON1 (Q192R and L55M) ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan X,Huang L,Li M,Mo D,Liang Y,Liu Z,Huang Z,Huang L,Liu J,Zhu B

更新日期：2019-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aims to investigate the expression of macrophage inflammatory protein-3 alpha (MIP-3α) and cystatin A in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) and their association with clinical characteristics and prognosis. Primary tumor specimens from 114 NPC patients and associated clinical follow-up data were collected, and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang M,Ou N,Li C,Lu A,Li J,Ma L,Zhong W,Gao J,Zheng Y,Cai Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To assess the application value of perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) in early diagnosis, quantitation, and hepatic fibrosis staging by analyzing the related parameters in hepatic fibrosis. Methods:A total of 60 rats were randomly divided into the hepatic fibrosis and control groups, and carbon tetrachloride (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fan G,Ya Y,Ni X,Hou J,Yu R

更新日期：2019-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is the major cause of death in patients with cardiovascular disease. Cardiac remodeling is a common pathological change following myocardial infarction (MI), and cardiomyocyte apoptosis plays a key role in this change. Transcription factor recombination signal-binding protein-J (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He Y,Pang S,Huang J,Zhu K,Tong J,Tang Y,Ma G,Chen L

更新日期：2018-07-03 00:00:00