The Effect of Muscle Direction on the Predictions of Finite Element Model of Human Lumbar Spine.

abstract：:The spectrum of kidney disease-associated monoclonal immunoglobulin and plasma cell malignancies is remarkably broad and encompasses nearly all nephropathologic entities. Multiple myeloma with kidney impairment at presentation is a medical emergency since the recovery of kidney function is associated with survival ben...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mussap M,Merlini G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Whole body vibration (WBV) has a marked impact on lipid metabolism and the endocrine system, which is related to the progression of atherosclerosis (AS). To investigate the effects of WBV, we measured the atherosclerotic plaque area of apolipoprotein E-knockout (ApoE-/-) AS mice, which were trained by WBV (15 Hz, 30 m...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu H,Zhang Y,Yang X,Li X,Shao Z,Zhou Z,Li Y,Pan S,Liu C

更新日期：2018-03-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Novel and more effective treatment strategies against multiple myeloma (MM) have significantly prolonged patients' survival and raised interest in the depth of response and its association with clinical outcome. Minimal residual disease (MRD) has emerged as one of the most relevant prognostic factors in MM and should ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fulciniti M,Munshi NC,Martinez-Lopez J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the effects of curcumin (CUR) on tumor progression and angiogenesis in cervical cancer- (CaSki-) implanted nude mice and on the angiogenic biomarkers: vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2), and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). CaSki cells were subcutaneously injected i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yoysungnoen-Chintana P,Bhattarakosol P,Patumraj S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Over the past decade, image quality in low-dose computed tomography has been greatly improved by various compressive sensing- (CS-) based reconstruction methods. However, these methods have some disadvantages including high computational cost and slow convergence rate. Many different speed-up t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang HM,Hsiao IT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:WHO reported that adherence among patients with chronic diseases averages only 50% in developed countries. This is recognized as a significant public health issue, since medication nonadherence leads to poor health outcomes and increased healthcare costs. Improving medication adherence is, therefore, crucial and revea...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lam WY,Fresco P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Actin is one of the most highly conserved proteins and plays crucial roles in many vital cellular functions. In most eukaryotes, it is encoded by a multigene family. Although the actin gene family has been studied a lot, few investigators focus on the comparison of actin gene family in relative species. Here, the purp...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu L,Zhang Y,Hu Y,Wen T,Wang Q

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with structural and functional alterations of the peritoneal membrane, consisting of fibrosis, angiogenesis, and loss of ultrafiltration capacity. Vitamin D receptor activation (VDRA) plays an important role in mineral metabolism and inflammation, but also antiangiogenic and anti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Stavenuiter AW,Farhat K,Vila Cuenca M,Schilte MN,Keuning ED,Paauw NJ,ter Wee PM,Beelen RH,Vervloet MG

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:A familiarity with the anatomy of some types of bone anomalies is necessary for clinicians involved in many medical areas. The aim of this paper is to review the newest literature concerning the morphology, embryology, clinical image, and therapeutic methods of the cervical ribs in the humans. The incidence of cervica...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Spadliński Ł,Cecot T,Majos A,Stefańczyk L,Pietruszewska W,Wysiadecki G,Topol M,Polguj M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) has been recently evaluated for its ability to assess coronary plaque characteristics, including plaque composition. Identification of the relationship between plaque composition by CCTA and patient clinical presentations may provide insight into the pathophysiology of c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun Z,Xu L

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Hepatitis B virus-associated acute-on-chronic liver failure (HBV-ALCF) is a complicated syndrome with extremely high short-term mortality. The artificial liver support system (ALSS) may improve the liver function for patients with HBV-ACLF, but the data on its short-term outcomes are insufficient in China. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xiao LL,Xu XW,Huang KZ,Zhao YL,Zhang LJ,Li LJ

更新日期：2019-11-29 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose of Review:Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights the nomenclature system and recent advances in TAP block techniques and proposes directions for future research. Recent Findings:Ultrasound guidance is now conside...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tsai HC,Yoshida T,Chuang TY,Yang SF,Chang CC,Yao HY,Tai YT,Lin JA,Chen KY

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To refine the decellularization protocol of whole porcine liver, which holds great promise for liver tissue engineering. Methods. Three decellularization methods for porcine livers (1% sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), 1% Triton X-100 + 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate, and 1% sodium deoxycholate + 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu Q,Bao J,Zhou YJ,Wang YJ,Du ZG,Shi YJ,Li L,Bu H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial nanocellulose (BNC) has demonstrated a tempting prospect for applications in substitute of small blood vessels. However, present technology is inefficient in production and BNC tubes have a layered structure that may bring danger after implanting. Double oxygen-permeable silicone tubes in different diameters...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hong F,Wei B,Chen L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs (miRs) are small noncoding RNA molecules and recently have demonstrated that altered expression and functions are their tight association with ulcerative colitis (UC). Previous microarray study reported that miR-214 was downregulated in the sigmoid colon of patients with active UC, but the roles of miR-214 i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li JA,Wang YD,Wang K,Wang ZL,Jia DY,Yang BY,Xiong CB

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study aimed to investigate the effects of Ang-1 on neovascularization of diabetic organs by subcutaneous Matrigel angiogenesis model, established in type 1 diabetic rats. Methods:Ang-1 adenoviral vector was constructed. The rat model was established by STZ and divided into four group. The Matrigel was i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li S,Zou H,Gong M,Chen Y,Yan X,Yu L,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Currently, effective genetic markers are limited to predict the clinical outcome of melanoma. High-throughput multiomics sequencing data have provided a valuable approach for the identification of genes associated with cancer prognosis. Method:The multidimensional data of melanoma patients, including clinic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gao Y,Li Y,Niu X,Wu Y,Guan X,Hong Y,Chen H,Song B

更新日期：2020-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The research was performed on male Wistar rats based on assumptions that new microelement preparations containing metal nanoparticles and their agglomerates had potential. Morphological and functional changes in tissues in the injection site and dynamics of chemical element metabolism (25 indicators) in body were asse...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sizova E,Miroshnikov S,Yausheva E,Polyakova V

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Microcystins (MCs) are hepatotoxins harmful for animal and human health. The most toxic type between them is MC-LR whose presence has been investigated in different reservoirs all around the world. In this work microcystins were monitored in spring and summer in water and mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) of two Sar...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Baralla E,Varoni MV,Sedda T,Pasciu V,Floris A,Demontis MP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new exopolysaccharide preparation isolated from stationary cultures of the white rot fungus Ganoderma applanatum (GpEPS) was tested in terms of its bioactive properties including its cytotoxic and immunostimulatory effect. The results indicate that the tested GpEPS (at concentrations above 22.85 µg/mL and 228.5 µg/m...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Osińska-Jaroszuk M,Jaszek M,Mizerska-Dudka M,Błachowicz A,Rejczak TP,Janusz G,Wydrych J,Polak J,Jarosz-Wilkołazka A,Kandefer-Szerszeń M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory disease characterized by bone loss. Degree of inflammation has been identified as an important initiator of skeletal damage in RA. Iguratimod (T-614) is an anti-inflammatory agent which has been reported to show the inhibitory effect of bone destruction in RA. Ho...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song J,Liu H,Zhu Q,Miao Y,Wang F,Yang F,Cheng W,Xi Y,Niu X,He D,Chen G

更新日期：2018-02-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammation significantly contributes to the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). This study aimed to characterize Danggui Buxue Tang (DBT) renoprotection and relationship with NOD-like receptors family pyrin domain-containing 3 (NLRP3) inflammasome expression in rats with unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang L,Ma J,Guo C,Chen C,Yin Z,Zhang X,Chen X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is associated with chronic gastrointestinal diseases and structural/functional abnormalities of the gastrointestinal tract. SIBO's association with clinical characteristics is unclear. This study investigates the association between clinical factors and SIBO according to la...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Newberry C,Tierney A,Pickett-Blakely O

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study shows that membrane-associated cytoskeletal protein structures and the erythrocyte morphology undergo profound changes during hypoxia. Hypoxia also intensified oxidative processes in the lipid phase of the bilayer of red blood cell membranes. Sodium nitroprusside impaired the morphology of red blood cells a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Revin VV,Gromova NV,Revina ES,Prosnikova KV,Revina NV,Bochkareva SS,Stepushkina OG,Grunyushkin IP,Tairova MR,Incina VI

更新日期：2019-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of probiotic bacteria for health benefit has rapidly expanded in recent years, with a global market worth $32.6 billion predicted by 2014. The oral administration of most of the probiotics results in the lack of ability to survive in a high proportion of the harsh conditions of acidity and bile conc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Solanki HK,Pawar DD,Shah DA,Prajapati VD,Jani GK,Mulla AM,Thakar PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tested the hypothesis that sensitivity of Escherichia coli to lactic acid at concentrations relevant for fermented sausages (pH 4.6, 150 mM lactic acid, aw = 0.92, temperature = 20 or 27°C) increases with increasing growth rate. For E. coli strain 683 cultured in TSB in chemostat or batch, subsequent inacti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lindqvist R,Barmark G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone defects are repaired using either natural or synthetic bone grafts. Poly(ϵ-caprolactone) (PCL), β-tricalcium phosphate (TCP), and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) are widely used as synthetic materials for tissue engineering. This study aimed to investigate the bone-healing capacity of PCL/PLGA/duck beak scaf...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee JY,Son SJ,Son JS,Kang SS,Choi SH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, we explored SA's activity against DOX-induced cardiotoxicity and revealed its underlying mechanisms. Male Wistar rats (weight, 190-210g; n = 6) were randomly divided into four groups: group I, normal control; group II, DOX 15 mg/kg via intraperitoneal (ip) route; group III, administered DOX+SA 20...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bin Jardan YA,Ansari MA,Raish M,Alkharfy KM,Ahad A,Al-Jenoobi FI,Haq N,Khan MR,Ahmad A

更新日期：2020-03-10 00:00:00