The Relationship of Motor Coordination, Visual Perception, and Executive Function to the Development of 4-6-Year-Old Chinese Preschoolers' Visual Motor Integration Skills.

abstract：:Keratinases are proteolytic enzymes predominantly active when keratin substrates are available that attack disulfide bridges in the keratin to convert them from complex to simplified forms. Keratinases are essential in preparation of animal nutrients, protein supplements, leather manufacture, textile processing, deter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gopinath SC,Anbu P,Lakshmipriya T,Tang TH,Chen Y,Hashim U,Ruslinda AR,Arshad MK

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of the sequential combined 585 nm PDL and the 1064 nm neodymium:yttrium-aluminium-garnet laser (PDL/Nd:YAG) in the treatment of surgical scars and to evaluate the short-term effects by in vivo confocal microscopy (RCM) and the long-term effects by clinical assessme...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Vas K,Gaál M,Varga E,Kovács R,Bende B,Kocsis A,Kemény L

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Introduction. The triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) provides both mobility and stability of the radiocarpal joint. TFCC lesions are difficult to diagnose due to the complex anatomy. The standard treatment for TFCC lesions is arthroscopy, posing surgery-related risks onto the patients. This feasibility study aim...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hammer N,Hirschfeld U,Strunz H,Werner M,Wolfskämpf T,Löffler S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purslane, a fleshy herbaceous plant, plays a pivotal role in various preventive and therapeutic purposes. To date, no report has documented the consequence of salt stress on metabolite accumulation in purslane. Herein, we proposed an insight into the metabolic and physiological traits of purslane under saline stress e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaman S,Bilal M,Du H,Che S

更新日期：2020-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although expression of miR-200s is aberrant in liver fibrosis, its role in liver fibrogenesis still remains unknown. Here, we investigated the role of miR-200c in the activation of human hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) and induction of liver fibrosis. METHODS:We engineered human HSCs (LX2 cell line) to stably...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ma T,Cai X,Wang Z,Huang L,Wang C,Jiang S,Hua Y,Liu Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement is a popular bone void filler for vertebroplasty. However, the use of PMMA has some drawbacks, including the material's excessive stiffness, exothermic polymerization, and short handling time. This study aimed to create an ideal modified bone cement to solve the above-mentione...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tai CL,Lai PL,Lin WD,Tsai TT,Lee YC,Liu MY,Chen LH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) is a clinical rare peculiar disorder, mainly featured by respiratory infection, tympanitis, nasosinusitis, and male infertility. Previous study demonstrated it is an autosomal recessive disease and by 2017 almost 40 pathologic genes have been identified. Among them are the leucine-rich...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Luo H

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). It leads to acute pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening disease. P-selectin is a 140-kDa transmembrane glycoprotein. Elevated P-selectin was associated with 1.7-fold increase in the risk of venous thrombosis. MATERIAL...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi D,Xu X,Xu Z,Nakamura T,Pang Y,Yao C,Wang F,Chen D,Dai J,Jiang Q

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:For the induction of robust humoral and cellular immune responses, a strong rationale exists to use vaccine-adjuvant combinations possessing both immune modulatory and enhanced delivery capabilities. Herein, we evaluated the combination of 2 different adjuvants, a TLR9 agonist, composed of synthetic oligodeoxynucleoti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： McCluskie MJ,Weeratna RD,Evans DM,Makinen S,Drane D,Davis HL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintenance of proper oral hygiene by dental plaque elimination is one of the most important factors affecting the healing process in postoperative oral wounds. Propolis is a substance produced by bees. Ethanolic extract of propolis has bactericidal, fungicidal, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidative properties. Moreove...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Niedzielska I,Puszczewicz Z,Mertas A,Niedzielski D,Różanowski B,Baron S,Konopka T,Machorowska-Pieniążek A,Skucha-Nowak M,Tanasiewicz M,Paluch J,Markowski J,Orzechowska-Wylęgała B,Król W,Morawiec T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) emerges as an important source of fibroblasts. MicroRNA let-7 exhibits anti-EndMT effects and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor has been shown to be an important in microRNA let-7 expression. The endogenous antifibrotic peptide N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nagai T,Kanasaki M,Srivastava SP,Nakamura Y,Ishigaki Y,Kitada M,Shi S,Kanasaki K,Koya D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Large scalp defects, especially those complicated by calvarial defects, titanium mesh exposure, or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, pose a challenge for the neurosurgeon and plastic surgeon. Here, we describe our experience of reconstructing the complex scalp defect with free flap transfer. Methods:From Octo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen F,Ju H,Huang A,Yi Y,Cao Y,Xie W,Wang X,Fu G

更新日期：2020-01-10 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：:Growing evidence suggests that increased arginase activity affects vital bioprocesses in various systems and universally mediates the pathogenesis of numerous metabolic diseases. The adverse effects of arginase are associated with a severe decline in L-arginine bioavailability, which leads to nitric oxide synthase sub...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gilinsky MA,Polityko YK,Markel AL,Latysheva TV,Samson AO,Polis B,Naumenko SE

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The immune system is traditionally considered from the perspective of defending against bacterial or viral infections. However, foreign materials like implants can also illicit immune responses. These immune responses are mediated by a large number of molecular signals, including cytokines, antibodies and reactive rad...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gardner AB,Lee SK,Woods EC,Acharya AP

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Few studies assess agreement among Schistosoma haematobium eggs, measured hematuria, and self-reported metrics. We assessed agreement among four metrics at a single time point and analyzed the stability of infection across two time points with a single metric. We used data from the Eastern Region of Ghana and construc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kosinski KC,Kulinkina AV,Tybor D,Osabutey D,Bosompem KM,Naumova EN

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a few species of the large Astragalus genus, widely used for medicinal purposes, have been thoroughly studied for phytochemical composition. The aim of our research was to investigate the rarely studied species A. glycyphyllos L. and A. cicer L. for the distribution of mineral elements and phytochemicals in whole...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Butkutė B,Dagilytė A,Benetis R,Padarauskas A,Cesevičienė J,Olšauskaitė V,Lemežienė N

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:An FDA-regulated, prescription medical food (Fosteum; 27 mg natural genistein, 200 IU cholecalciferol, 20 mg citrated zinc bisglycinate (4 mg elemental zinc) per capsule) and an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement (Citracal Plus Bone Density Builder; 27 mg synthetic genistein, 600 mg elemental calcium (calcium citrate),...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bitto A,Burnett BP,Polito F,Russo S,D'Anna R,Pillai L,Squadrito F,Altavilla D,Levy RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bloodstream infections are a major concern because of high levels of antibiotic consumption and of the increasing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance. Bacteraemia is identified in a small percentage of patients with signs and symptoms of sepsis. Biomarkers are widely used in clinical practice and they are useful fo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Henriquez-Camacho C,Losa J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a lethal malignancy with poor prognosis and limited treatment options. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) using chemotherapy agents-doxorubicin and cisplatin-is an accepted treatment option for locally advanced hepatocellular carcinoma. In the current study, we analyzed the expres...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El-Halawany MS,Ismail HM,Zeeneldin AA,Elfiky A,Tantawy M,Kobaisi MH,Hamed I,Abdel Wahab AH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Newcastle disease (ND) is one of the most devastating diseases that considerably cripple the global poultry industry. Because of its enormous socioeconomic importance and potential to rapidly spread to naïve birds in the vicinity, ND is included among the list of avian diseases that must be notified to the OIE immedia...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bello MB,Yusoff K,Ideris A,Hair-Bejo M,Peeters BPH,Omar AR

更新日期：2018-08-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Majority of gram negative pathogenic bacteria are responsible for extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) production, which show resistance to some newer generation of antibiotics. The study was aimed at evaluating the prevalence of ESBL and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of Pseudomonas isolates collected during 201...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ahmad M,Hassan M,Khalid A,Tariq I,Asad MH,Samad A,Mahmood Q,Murtaza G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Anaemia with an estimated prevalence of 35-75% among pregnant women is a major cause of maternal deaths in Nigeria. objective: To determine the prevalence of anaemia, associated sociodemographic factors and red cell morphological pattern among pregnant women during booking at the University Teaching Hospital...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Olatunbosun OA,Abasiattai AM,Bassey EA,James RS,Ibanga G,Morgan A

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Maintaining regular blood pressure control usually requires multidrug regimens rather than monotherapy. The objective of this study was to describe the effectiveness and safety of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker in a single-tablet combination in patients with...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Atalar E,Eskin F,Tugtekin HB,Karabulut A,Kanyilmaz S,Kirbiyik H,Ozyildiz AG

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer related fatigue (CRF) is a common and debilitating symptom that can influence quality of life (QoL) in cancer patients. The increase in survival times stresses for a better understanding of how CRF affects patients' QoL. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study with 148 randomly recruited prostate cancer pa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Charalambous A,Kouta C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antipsychotic drugs (APDs) used to treat clinical psychotic syndromes cause a variety of blood dyscrasias. APDs suppress the aggregation of platelets; however, the underlying mechanism remains unknown. We first analyzed platelet aggregation and clot formation in platelets treated with APDs, risperidone, clozapine, or ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu CC,Tsai FM,Chen ML,Wu S,Lee MC,Tsai TC,Wang LK,Wang CH

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bayesian analysis was used to estimate the pig's and herd's true prevalence of enteropathogenic Yersinia in serum samples collected from Finnish pig farms. The sensitivity and specificity of the diagnostic test were also estimated for the commercially available ELISA which is used for antibody detection against entero...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Vilar MJ,Ranta J,Virtanen S,Korkeala H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine if altered levels of selected trace elements manifest themselves during chronic depression. To identify elements strongly associated with chronic depression, relationships between the elemental contents of hair and nails and the interelement correlations were checked. Inductively...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Błażewicz A,Liao KY,Liao HH,Niziński P,Komsta Ł,Momčilović B,Jabłońska-Czapla M,Michalski R,Prystupa A,Sak JJ,Kocjan R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00