Effect of Intermediate-Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Recovery following Traumatic Brain Injury in Rats.

abstract：UNLABELLED:Calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis is the most common urological disease, but noninvasive and convenient methods of diagnosis are rarely available. OBJECTIVE:The present study aimed to identify potential urine biomarkers for noninvasive diagnosis of CaOx nephrolithiasis. METHODOLOGY:Urine samples from 72 pati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu W,Liu M,Wang GC,Peng B,Yan Y,Che JP,Ma QW,Yao XD,Zheng JH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A new fungus Cladosporium oxysporum GQ-3 producing extracellular xylanase was isolated from decaying agricultural waste and identified based on the morphology and comparison of internal transcribed spacer (ITS) rDNA gene sequence. C. oxysporum produced maximum xylanase activity of 55.92 U/mL with wheat bran as a subst...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guan GQ,Zhao PX,Zhao J,Wang MJ,Huo SH,Cui FJ,Jiang JX

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Electrical Bioimpedance Cerebral Monitoring is assessment in real time of health of brain tissue through study of passive dielectric properties of brain. During the last two decades theory and technology have been developed in parallel with animal experiments aiming to confirm feasibility of using bioimpedance-...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Seoane F,Reza Atefi S,Tomner J,Kostulas K,Lindecrantz K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are among the most counterfeited anti-infectious medicines in developing countries. Amoxicillin is one of the commonly prescribed, affordable, and easily accessible antibiotic in Kenya. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic hence commonly used in chemotherapy. This study sought to determine the quality and ide...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Koech LC,Irungu BN,Ng'ang'a MM,Ondicho JM,Keter LK

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Immunodeficiency is associated with higher cancer incidence. However, it is unknown whether there is a link between immunodeficiency and development of multiple primary malignancies. In the present study we analyse this link focusing on kidney-transplanted patients, as they are at higher risk of developing cancer due ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Santangelo ML,Criscitiello C,Renda A,Federico S,Curigliano G,Dodaro C,Scotti A,Tammaro V,Calogero A,Riccio E,Pisani A,Carlomagno N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Libidibia ferrea (LF) is a medicinal plant that holds many pharmacological properties. We evaluated the antinociceptive effect in the LF aqueous seed extract and Lipidic Portion of Libidibia ferrea (LPLF), partially elucidating their mechanisms. Histochemical tests and Gas chromatography of the LPLF were performed to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sawada LA,Monteiro VS,Rabelo GR,Dias GB,Da Cunha M,do Nascimento JL,Bastos Gde N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ezrin, coding protein EZR which cross-links actin filaments, overexpresses and involves invasion, metastasis, and poor prognosis in various cancers including esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC). In our previous study, Ezrin was knock down and analyzed by mRNA expression profile which has not been fully mined. In...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu B,Xie J,Du Z,Wu J,Zhang P,Xu L,Li E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to develop a new biodegradable stent for peripheral artery disease (PAD) that could provide sufficient radial force to maintain long-term patency and flexibility. All self-expandable hybrid biodegradable stents were designed by using a knitting structure composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and nitin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee JH,Kim SJ,Park SI,Ko YG,Choi D,Hong MK,Jang Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Germacrone, a natural 10-membered monocyclic sesquiterpene with three double bonds and a ketone, was isolated from the roots of traditional Chinese medicine Saussurea costus (SC). The pharmacological value and intrinsic mechanism of germacrone in the treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) are still unc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang R,Hao J,Guo K,Liu W,Yao F,Wu Q,Liu C,Wang Q,Yang X

更新日期：2020-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI) have increasing prevalence in the elderly population. The aim of this study was to compare the comorbidities of these procedures between <70 y/o and ≥70 y/o patients. Materials and Methods. In our retrospective study over a period of 2.5 years, 40...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Joukhadar R,Wöckel A,Herr D,Paulus V,Radosa J,Hamza A,Solomayer E,Baum S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Infection and apoptosis are combined triggers for inflammation in dental tissues. Octamer-binding transcription factor 4-B1 (OCT4B1), a novel spliced variant of OCT4 family, could respond to the cellular stress and possess antiapoptotic property. However, its specific role in dental pulpitis remains unkn...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Huang R,Yang R,Wei X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore the ability of asiatic acid to interfere with the invasion and proliferation of breast cancer cells by inhibiting WAVE3 expression and activation through the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Methods:The MDA-MB-231 cells with strong invasiveness were screened by transwell assay, and plasmids with high e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gou XJ,Bai HH,Liu LW,Chen HY,Shi Q,Chang LS,Ding MM,Shi Q,Zhou MX,Chen WL,Zhang LM

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Fibrosarcomas are rare malignant mesenchymal tumors originating from fibroblasts. Importantly, fibrosarcoma cells were shown to have a high content and turnover of extracellular matrix (ECM) components including hyaluronan (HA), proteoglycans, collagens, fibronectin, and laminin. ECMs are complicated structures that s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nikitovic D,Kouvidi K,Karamanos NK,Tzanakakis GN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large body of evidence has emerged over the past years to show the critical role played by inflammation in the pathogenesis of several diseases including some cardiovascular, neoplastic, and neurodegenerative diseases, previously not considered inflammation-related. The anti-inflammatory action of ω-3 polyunsaturate...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Calviello G,Su HM,Weylandt KH,Fasano E,Serini S,Cittadini A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A delayed time to pregnancy was recently reported for women who had a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) to remove cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 2 or 3. The objective of the current study was to determine if treatment of CIN with LEEP is associated with decreased levels of anti-M...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sklavos MM,Spracklen CN,Saftlas AF,Pinto LA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microgravity influences cell differentiation by modifying the morphogenetic field in which stem cells are embedded. Preliminary data showed indeed that stem cells are committed to selective differentiation when exposed to real or simulated microgravity. Our study provides evidence that a similar event occurs when canc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pisanu ME,Noto A,De Vitis C,Masiello MG,Coluccia P,Proietti S,Giovagnoli MR,Ricci A,Giarnieri E,Cucina A,Ciliberto G,Bizzarri M,Mancini R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of resorbable blasting media (RBM) treatment on early stability of orthodontic mini-implants by mechanical, histomorphometric, and histological analyses. Methods. Ninety-six (64 for mechanical study and 32 for histological study and histomorphometric analysis) tit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gansukh O,Jeong JW,Kim JW,Lee JH,Kim TW

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Three bioactive fractions, extracellular laccase (ex-LAC), crude endopolysaccharides (c-EPL), and a low molecular subfraction of secondary metabolites (ex-LMS), were isolated from the idiophasic cultures of the white rot fungus Cerrena unicolor. For the first time, we determined the antioxidant properties of these sam...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jaszek M,Osińska-Jaroszuk M,Janusz G,Matuszewska A,Stefaniuk D,Sulej J,Polak J,Ruminowicz M,Grzywnowicz K,Jarosz-Wilkołazka A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichoderma spp. are important biocontrol filamentous fungi, which are widely used for their adaptability, broad antimicrobial spectrum, and various antagonistic mechanisms. In our previous studies, we cloned thga1 gene encoding GαI protein from Trichoderma harzianum Th-33. Its knockout mutant showed that the growth r...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun Q,Jiang X,Pang L,Wang L,Li M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine whether dexmedetomidine improves acute liver injury in a rat model. Twenty-eight male Wistar albino rats weighing 300-350 g were allocated randomly to four groups. In group 1, normal saline (NS) was injected into the lungs and rats were allowed to breathe spontaneously. In group 2,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sen V,Güzel A,Şen HS,Ece A,Uluca U,Söker S,Doğan E,Kaplan İ,Deveci E

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:There is minimal research of upper extremity joint dynamics during pediatric wheelchair mobility despite the large number of children using manual wheelchairs. Special concern arises with the pediatric population, particularly in regard to the longer duration of wheelchair use, joint integrity, participation and commu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Slavens BA,Schnorenberg AJ,Aurit CM,Graf A,Krzak JJ,Reiners K,Vogel LC,Harris GF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An excessive pulmonary inflammatory response could explain the poor prognosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients submitted to invasive mechanical ventilation. The aim of this study was to evaluate the response to normal tidal volume mechanical ventilation in an elastase-induced murine model of pu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rouze A,Voiriot G,Guivarch E,Roux F,Tran Van Nhieu J,Isabey D,Brochard L,Maitre B,Mekontso-Dessap A,Boczkowski J

更新日期：2018-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:A standard protocol of dosimetric measurements is used by the organizations responsible for verifying that the doses delivered in radiation-therapy institutions are within authorized limits. This study evaluated a self-designed simple auditing phantom for use in verifying the dose of radiation therapy; the phantom des...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee JH,Chang LT,Shiau AC,Chen CW,Liao YJ,Li WJ,Lee MS,Hsu SM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the iontophoretic delivery of lidocaine hydrochloride through porcine skin and to compare the effects of modulated alternating and direct current iontophoresis. Continuous and modulated iontophoresis was applied for one hour and two hours (0-1 h and 4-5th h) using a 1% w/...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bhatia G,Banga AK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between socioeconomic position (SEP) and population health is contextual. This study identifies the determinants of SEP producing health inequalities in the Latvian population. We also estimate the proportional contribution of different socioeconomic strata- (SES-) related determinants in Latvian heal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Berķe-Berga A,Paul P,Valtonen H

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：Background:Circular RNA (circRNA) is a noncoding RNA that forms a closed-loop structure, and its abnormal expression may cause disease. We aimed to find potential network for circRNA-related competitive endogenous RNA (ceRNA) in atrial fibrillation (AF). Methods:The circRNA, miRNA, and mRNA expression profiles in the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu T,Zhang G,Wang Y,Rao M,Zhang Y,Guo A,Wang M

更新日期：2020-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. There are limited epidemiological studies evaluating the effect of age at onset on disease features in vitiligo. Objectives. To identify factors associated with adult onset vitiligo in comparison with childhood onset vitiligo. Patients and Methods. We retrospectively collected medical records of 191 patien...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lazzeri L,Colucci R,Cammi A,Dragoni F,Moretti S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00