Myomas and Adenomyosis: Impact on Reproductive Outcome.

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：:Schistosomiasis, caused by infection with Schistosoma species, remains an important parasitic zoonosis. Thioredoxin glutathione reductase of Schistosoma japonicum (SjTGR) plays an important role in the development of the parasite and for its survival. Here we present a recombinant plasmid DNA vaccine, pVAX1/SjTGR, to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cao Y,Zhao B,Han Y,Zhang J,Li X,Qiu C,Wu X,Hong Y,Ai D,Lin J,Fu Z

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study aims to investigate the effect of systemically administrated zoledronate on bone-implant fixation in animal models. Methods:We searched MEDLINE, Embase, and EBSCO for studies that explore the role of systemic or local zoledronate delivery in implant osseointegration in animal models. The Review Ma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He Y,Bao W,Wu XD,Huang W,Chen H,Li Z

更新日期：2019-09-22 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, a novel small-molecular apoptotic PET imaging probe, (18)F-ML-8 with a malonate motif structure, is presented and discussed. After study, the small tracer that belongs to a member of ApoSense family is proved to be capable of imaging merely apoptotic regions in the CTX treated tumor-bearing mice. The ex...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yao S,Hu K,Tang G,Gao S,Tang C,Yao B,Nie D,Sun T,Jiang S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:This study aims to compare the functional outcomes of nonunion humeral diaphyseal fractures following conservative treatment when managed surgically with either a plate or intramedullary (IM) nail fixation. Methods:This was a retrospective study of 56 patients with nonunion humeral fractures following conserva...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Micic I,Kholinne E,Kwak JM,Sun Y,Nanda A,Kim H,Koh KH,Jeon IH

更新日期：2019-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2 (UCP2) is suggested to have a role in the development of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). However, the mechanism remains unclear. Autophagy is an important mediator of many pathological responses. This study aims to investigate the relationship between UCP2 and hepatoma cells aut...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lou J,Wang Y,Wang X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Despite the fact that it is widely acknowledged that immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) rely on the presence of immune response to take their antitumor effect, little is known whether there is an influence exerted on the efficacy of ICIs based on patients' age. We performed a systematic review and meta-anal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang L,Sun L,Yu J,Shan F,Zhang K,Pang X,Ma C,Zhang Y,Shen M,Ma S,Ruan S

更新日期：2019-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Since proteins carry out their functions through interactions with other molecules, accurately identifying the protein-ligand binding site plays an important role in protein functional annotation and rational drug discovery. In the past two decades, a lot of algorithms were present to predict the protein-ligand bindin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang K,Gao J,Shen S,Tuszynski JA,Ruan J,Hu G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective of Study:To investigate, using the FEM, the influence of different notching angles on a zirconium dioxide coping with the aim of establishing the optimal connection conditions with veneering ceramic. Materials and Methods:To calculate the stresses in the connection between zirconia coping and veneering ceram...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Śmielak B,Klimek L,Świniarski J

更新日期：2019-07-01 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：:A prospective nonrandomized controlled study was conducted to explore the association between ocular dominance and degree of myopia in patients with anisometropia and to investigate the character of visual evoked potential (VEP) in high anisometropias. 1771 young myopia cases including 790 anisometropias were recruite...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang Q,Wu Y,Liu W,Gao L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Radiopharmaceutical production process must adhere to current good manufacturing process (CGMP) compliance to ensure the quality of precursor, prodrug (active pharmaceutical ingredient, API), and the final drug product that meet acceptance criteria. We aimed to develop an automated system for production of CG...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chi YT,Chu PC,Chao HY,Shieh WC,Chen CC

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the effect of applied suction during microkeratome-assisted laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) procedure on peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness as well as macular ganglion cell-inner plexiform layer (GC-IPL) thickness. METHODS:89 patients (124 eyes) with established myopia ra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zivkovic M,Jaksic V,Giarmoukakis A,Grentzelos M,Zlatanovic M,Zlatanovic G,Miljkovic A,Jovanovic S,Stamenkovic M,Kymionis G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), one kind of intestinal chronic inflammatory disease, is characterized by colonic epithelial barrier injury, overproduction of proinflammatory cytokines, and fewer short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). The present study is aimed at testing the hypothesis that resistant maltodextrin (RM), a ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang S,Zhang S,Huang S,Wu Z,Pang J,Wu Y,Wang J,Han D

更新日期：2020-09-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. The aim of the present study was to elucidate the metabolic mechanisms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) via an analysis of urine metabolites prior to and following exercise in a rat model. Methods. A rat model of CFS was established using restraint-stress, forced exercise, and crowded and noisy ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shao C,Ren Y,Wang Z,Kang C,Jiang H,Chi A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diethylnitrosamine (DEN) induces hepatocarcinogenesis, increasing mitotic hepatocytes and leading to chronic inflammation. In addition, type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is also characterized by a proinflammatory state and by requiring insulin exogenous treatment. Given the association of diabetes, insulin treatment, an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Arboatti AS,Lambertucci F,Sedlmeier MG,Pisani G,Monti J,Álvarez ML,Francés DEA,Ronco MT,Carnovale CE

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The achievement of successful biostimulation of active microbiomes for the cleanup of a polluted site is strictly dependent on the knowledge of the key microorganisms equipped with the relevant catabolic genes responsible for the degradation process. In this work, we present the characterization of the bacterial commu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Merlino G,Balloi A,Marzorati M,Mapelli F,Rizzi A,Lavazza D,de Ferra F,Carpani G,Daffonchio D

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transient receptor potential polycystic 2 (TRPP2) exerts vital roles in various types of cancer; however, its underlying mechanisms remain largely unknown. This study is aimed at investigating whether knockdown of TRPP2 affected the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)/acetyl-CoA carboxylase (ACC) signaling pathway and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li K,Chen L,Lin Z,Zhu J,Fang Y,Du J,Shen B,Wu K,Liu Y

更新日期：2020-11-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Here we aimed to develop a capillary electrophoresis-based high-throughput multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) system for the simultaneous detection of nine pathogens in swine. Nine pairs of specific primers and a set of universal primers were designed; the multiplex PCR was established. The specificity and cros...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu XL,Xiao L,Lin H,Yang M,Chen SJ,An W,Wang Y,Yao XP,Yang ZX,Tang ZZ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a relatively infrequent complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, little is known about the association between cytochrome c (cyt c) and increased risk of CIN. We conducted t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang C,Hou J,Yan G,Qiao Y,Wang D,Zhu B,Liu B,Luo E,Nawabi AQ,Chen L

更新日期：2019-01-23 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：:Arrhythmia is a disease that is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the heart rate or rhythm. It is the major cause of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Although several antiarrhythmic drugs have been used in clinic for decades, their application is often limited by their adverse effects. As a result, natu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Hu D,Song X,Han T,Gao Y,Xing Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic accuracy of subjective ultrasound evaluation of myometrial invasion of endometrial cancer and to compare its accuracy to objective methods. All consecutive patients with histologically proven endometrial cancer, who underwent ultrasound evaluation followed by surgical...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Frühauf F,Zikan M,Semeradova I,Dundr P,Nemejcova K,Dusek L,Cibula D,Fischerova D

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the apical microleakage of Biodentine and MTA orthograde apical plugs and to compare the effect of thickness of these biomaterials on their sealing ability. A total of eighty maxillary anterior teeth were used. The apices were removed by cutting with a diamond disc (Jota, Germany)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bani M,Sungurtekin-Ekçi E,Odabaş ME

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features chronic inflammatory reactions of both intra- and extrapulmonary nature. Moreover, COPD is associated with abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism in patients, which influences the prognosis and chronicity of this disease. Abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism are al...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Lu Y,Li N,Li P,Wang Z,Ting W,Liu X,Wu W

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirteen individual organochlorine compounds at 3 concentrations (80, 400, and 2000 ng/mL culture medium), as well as mixtures, were assayed for the estrogen receptor (ER) activation or inhibition, using a luciferase reporter gene assay (RGA). None of the PCB 138, 153, or 180 or their mixture induced a response in the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Imazaki PH,Brose F,Jauniaux T,Das K,Muller M,Scippo ML

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyse the circadian behavioural responses of mice carrying a functional knockout of the Per3 gene (Per3(-/-)) to different light : dark (L : D) cycles. Male adult wild-type (WT) and Per3(-/-) mice were kept under 12-hour light : 12-hour dark conditions (12L : 12D) and then transferred to...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pereira DS,van der Veen DR,Gonçalves BS,Tufik S,von Schantz M,Archer SN,Pedrazzoli M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study is aimed at identifying unknown clinically relevant genes involved in colorectal cancer using bioinformatics analysis. Methods:Original microarray datasets GSE107499 (ulcerative colitis), GSE8671 (colorectal adenoma), and GSE32323 (colorectal cancer) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnib...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou J,Xie Z,Cui P,Su Q,Zhang Y,Luo L,Li Z,Ye L,Liang H,Huang J

更新日期：2020-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：:It is unclear whether the methyltransferase-like 14 (METTL14) protein promotes or suppresses cancer growth. We examined the association between METTL14 expression, cancer progression, and patient prognosis in a total of 398 breast cancer tissue specimens. Significantly fewer cancer tissue specimens compared with norma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dong XF,Wang Y,Huang BF,Hu GN,Shao JK,Wang Q,Tang CH,Wang CQ

更新日期：2020-10-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, an important topic of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) had been published in 2013. In this report, the expression of the IFN-induced myxovirus resistance 2 (MX2) had been defined the function to kill the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The screening from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hung TC,Lee WY,Chen KB,Chan YC,Chen CY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00