Early Detection of Undiagnosed Hypertension Based on Occupational Screening in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry.

abstract：:Endothelial barrier dysfunction, which is a serious problem that occurs in various inflammatory conditions, permits extravasation of serum components into the surrounding tissues, leading to edema formation and organ failure. Pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF), which is a major endogenous antagonist, has been im...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He T,Zhao L,Zhang D,Zhang Q,Jia J,Hu J,Huang Y

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：:Osteocalcin (Ocn) and testosterone play important roles in male skeleton. However, the concentrations of serum osteocalcin and testosterone have never been systematically compared between populations with and without primary male osteoporosis, a common skeletal disorder in adult males. We searched the PubMed, Embase, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu ZY,Yang Y,Wen CY,Rong LM

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:We evaluated the efficacies of the adaptive steepest descent projection onto convex sets (ASD-POCS), simultaneous algebraic reconstruction technique (SART), filtered back projection (FBP), and maximum likelihood expectation maximization (MLEM) total variation minimization iterative algorithms for reducing expos...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gomi T,Koibuchi Y

更新日期：2018-06-19 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：:Models using large animals that are suitable for studying artificial liver support system (ALSS) are urgently needed. Presently available acute liver failure (ALF) models mainly involve pigs or dogs. Establishment of current surgical ALF models (hepatectomy/devascularization) requires either very good surgical skills ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cai L,Weng J,Feng L,He G,Qin J,Zhang Z,Li Y,Peng Q,Jiang Z,Pan M,Gao Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:The incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is 30-50% after surgery. PONV occurs frequently, especially after craniotomy. In this study, we investigated the preventive effects on PONV in a randomized study by comparing patients who had been administered fosaprepitant, a neurokinin-1 (NK1) receptor antago...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tsutsumi YM,Kakuta N,Soga T,Kume K,Hamaguchi E,Tsutsumi R,Tanaka K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The presence of acquired mutations within the JAK2, CALR, and MPL genes in the majority of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) affords the opportunity to utilise these mutations as markers of minimal residual disease (MRD). Reduction of the mutated allele burden has been reported in response to a number o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Haslam K,Langabeer SE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files have enabled efficient root canal preparations that maintain the canal center with fewer aberrations compared to hand files. However, NiTi rotary files are susceptible to fracture, which can thereby compromise root canal treatment. Therefore, NiTi files have been developed to enhanc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Oh S,Kum KY,Cho K,Lee SH,You SH,Go J,Jeon BK,Kim SW,Kim TH,Jang JH,Perinpanayagam H,Kim JW,Chang SW

更新日期：2019-11-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunomodulatory agents have been proposed as therapeutic candidates to improve outcomes in sepsis. Transferon™, a dialyzable leukocyte extract (DLE), has been supported in Mexico as an immunomodulatory adjuvant in anti-infectious therapy. Here we present a retrospective study describing the experience of a referral p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Castrejón Vázquez MI,Reséndiz-Albor AA,Ynga-Durand MA,Arciniega Martínez IM,Orellana-Villazon VI,García López CA,Laue Noguera ML,Vargas Camaño ME

更新日期：2019-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, differences between multichannel EEG signals of artists and nonartists were analyzed during visual perception and mental imagery of some paintings and at resting condition using approximate entropy (ApEn). It was found that ApEn is significantly higher for artists during the visual perception and the me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shourie N,Firoozabadi M,Badie K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alternative splicing (AS) is a major engine that drives proteome diversity in mammalian genomes and is a widespread cause of human hereditary diseases. More than 95% of genes in the human genome are alternatively spliced, and the most common type of AS is the cassette exon. Recent discoveries have demonstrated that th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cui Y,Cai M,Stanley HE

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Pulp regeneration, as a treatment for pulp necrosis, has significant advantages over root canal therapy for the preservation of living pulp. To date, research on pulp regeneration has mainly focused on the transplantation of pulp stem cells into the root canal, but there is still a lack of research on the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ke Z,Qiu Z,Xiao T,Zeng J,Zou L,Lin X,Hu X,Lin S,Lv H

更新日期：2019-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The craniofacial complex is the billboard of sorts containing information about sex, health, ancestry, kinship, genes, and environment. A thorough knowledge of the genes underlying craniofacial morphology is fundamental to understanding craniofacial biology and evolution. These genes can also provide an important foun...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Roosenboom J,Hens G,Mattern BC,Shriver MD,Claes P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restriction enzymes are the main defence system against foreign DNA, in charge of preserving genome integrity. Lactococcus raffinolactis BGTRK10-1 expresses LraI Type II restriction-modification enzyme, whose activity is similar to that shown for EcoRI; LraI methyltransferase protects DNA from EcoRI cleavage. The gene...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Miljkovic M,Malesevic M,Filipic B,Vukotic G,Kojic M

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The study aimed to compare the accuracy of different methods of data acquisition and data reconstruction and to assess their usefulness for 3D printing of tooth replicas. Methods:3-dimensional models of molar and canine teeth obtain utilizing CBCT examination with different protocols, and optical scanning w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kulczyk T,Rychlik M,Lorkiewicz-Muszyńska D,Abreu-Głowacka M,Czajka-Jakubowska A,Przystańska A

更新日期：2019-04-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholesterol is a waxy substance present in all types of the body cells. The presence of higher concentration of low density lipoprotein (LDL) is characterized by abnormal cholesterol level and is associated with cardiovascular diseases which lead to the development of atheroma in arteries known as atherosclerosis. The...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wali H,Rehman FU,Umar A,Ahmed S

更新日期：2019-04-28 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to understand disease pathogenesis, improve medical diagnosis, or discover effective drug targets, it is important to identify significant genes deeply involved in human disease. For this purpose, many earlier approaches attempted to prioritize candidate genes using gene expression profiles or SNP genotype da...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Che J,Shin M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective alteration of the recalcitrance properties like crystallization of cellulose, lignin shield, and interlinking of lignocellulosic biomass is an ideal way to utilize the full-scale potential for biofuel production. This study exhibited three different pretreatment effects to enhance the digestibility of corn s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Siddhu MA,Li J,Zhang J,Huang Y,Wang W,Chen C,Liu G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has several functions in the central nervous system, where it contributes to brain development and its functionality through affecting neuronal survival and activity and also modulating neurotransmitter levels. This neurotrophin is also found in the serum, but its origin and pe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Türck P,Frizzo ME

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One of the most important tasks of a living organism is to maintain its genetic integrity with respect to stress. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) has a crucial role in sensing cellular homeostasis by controlling metabolism, proteostasis, and several signaling processes. ER stressors can induce autophagy-dependent survival;...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Holczer M,Márton M,Kurucz A,Bánhegyi G,Kapuy O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Previous studies have shown the therapeutic properties of ginseng and ginsenosides on hyperactive and impulsive behaviors in several psychiatric diseases. Herein, we investigated the effect of Panax ginseng Meyer (PG) on hyperactive/impulsive behaviors in a manic-like animal model, sleep deprivation (SD) rats. Male ra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Leem KH,Kim SA,Park HJ

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Aerobic granulation of activated sludge was successfully achieved in a full-scale sequencing batch reactor (SBR) with 50,000 m(3) d(-1) for treating a town's wastewater. After operation for 337 days, in this full-scale SBR, aerobic granules with an average SVI30 of 47.1 mL g(-1), diameter of 0.5 mm, and settling veloc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Ding LB,Cai A,Huang GX,Horn H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The insulin pathway is an anabolic pathway that controls, amongst other things, glucose homeostasis. It is an evolutionarily conserved pathway. Disruptions in insulin pathway functions can lead to diabetic states. Diabetes, a very common occurrence in modern life, afflicts a significant portion of the population of de...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Otero-Moreno D,Murillo-Maldonado JM,Riesgo-Escovar JR

更新日期：2019-01-22 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated the cloning and functional expression of previously described broad antimicrobial spectrum bacteriocins SRCAM 602, OR-7, E-760, and L-1077, by recombinant Pichia pastoris. Synthetic genes, matching the codon usage of P. pastoris, were designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of these bacter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Arbulu S,Jiménez JJ,Gútiez L,Cintas LM,Herranz C,Hernández PE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of multitargeting drugs is an emerging trend in cancer research. To promote further development and clinical application of multitargeting drugs, this research was performed. MTT assay and flow cytometry of Annexin V/propidium iodide staining were used to confirm the proapoptotic efficacy of a novel co...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng H,Liang G,Chen Y,Lin S,Liu W,Fang Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The exosomes are derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and may be potentially used as an alternative for cell therapy, for treating diabetic wounds, and aid in angiogenesis. This study, aimed to investigate whether exosomes originated from bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMSCs) preconditioned by deferoxamine (DFO-Exos)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ding J,Wang X,Chen B,Zhang J,Xu J

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIM:Trace elements and vitamins play a vital role in human body to perform its function properly. Thalassemic patients are at risk of micronutrient deficiency. This study estimated levels of vitamins A, C, E, B12, folic acid, total homocysteine (tHcy), and methylmalonic acid (MMA) along with trace elemen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sherief LM,Abd El-Salam SM,Kamal NM,El Safy O,Almalky MA,Azab SF,Morsy HM,Gharieb AF

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of Cystatin C (Cys-C) in tumorigenesis and progression of prostate cancer (PCa), we retrospectively collected the clinical information from the records of 492 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 48 prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and 173 PCa patients, whose disease was newly diagnosed a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang F,Li D,Di Y,Zhang Y,Zang Y,Ren J,Yan L,Zhou Z,Liu H,Xu Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00