Sera from Visceral Leishmaniasis Patients Display Oxidative Activity and Affect the TNF-α Production by Macrophages In Vitro.

abstract：:Early recovery from muscular injury is crucial for elite athletes. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) has been reported to be beneficial in terms of accelerating cell recovery and tissue repair, which are considered to be helpful for eliminating fatigue and recovering stamina. This study was performed to evaluate the ef...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen CY,Chou WY,Ko JY,Lee MS,Wu RW

更新日期：2019-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：Background:sCD30 and sCD26 are correlated with autoimmune diseases. However, little research has been done on the relationship between them and primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP). Methods:This study enrolled 47 patients diagnosed with ITP in the Institute of Hematology and Blood Disease Hospital, Chinese Academy of...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang H,Gu X,Li H,Yin L,Tao W,Yu J,Zhou Q,Mu H,Shen Y,Yao J,Liu L,Bi H,Yang R,Zhou Z

更新日期：2020-03-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) refers to a transitional state between normal aging and dementia and is a syndrome with cognitive decline greater than expected for an individual's age and educational level. As a subtype of MCI, amnestic mild cognitive impairment (aMCI) most often leads to Alzheimer's disease. This stu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao Z,Lu J,Jia X,Chao W,Han Y,Jia J,Li K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sun Island Bund Wetland (SIBW) is a river floodplain wetland located at the south part of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. An investigation of the influence of habitat type on macroinvertebrates assemblages structure was conducted in July 2016. Nine (9) sampling sites were selected based on sediment type, wat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khudhair N,Yan C,Liu M,Yu H

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. We aimed to study long-term outcome after pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) guided by remote magnetic navigation (RMN) and provided comparative data to outcome after manual navigation (MAN). Methods. Three hundred thirty-six patients with symptomatic paroxysmal AF underwent PVI by irrigated point-by-point radiof...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kataria V,Berte B,Vandekerckhove Y,Tavernier R,Duytschaever M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schistosomiasis is the most prevalent tropical disease in the world after malaria. According to the World Health Organization, the disease afflicts more than 240 million people in about 80 countries. Recently, an epidemiological surveillance study performed between 1997 and 2010 by the European Network for Tropical Me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Brindicci G,Santoro CR,De Laurentiis V,Capolongo C,Solarino ME,Papagni R,Ciracì E,Gatti P,Loconsole D,Monno R,Monno L,Miragliotta G,Angarano G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:Little is known about the association between cancer antigen 125 (MUC16/CA125) concentrations and tumor diameter of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and low AFP levels. To fill this gap in our knowledge, we conducted a retrospective study of 427 patients with HCC with AFP ≤200 ng/mL who underwent R0 res...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou S,Wang Z,Li M,Wu L

更新日期：2019-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:The vasoconstrictor endothelin-1 (ET-1) has been implicated in the pathogenesis of cerebral vasospasm following subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Previous results showed that CGS 26303, an endothelin converting enzyme (ECE) inhibitor, effectively prevented and reversed arterial narrowing in animal m...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang CJ,Lee PY,Wu BN,Wu SC,Loh JK,Tsai HP,Chung CL,Kassell NF,Kwan AL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse perinatal outcomes in singleton IVF pregnancies have been most often explained by parental underlying diseases and so far laboratory conditions during embryo culture are still not explored well. The following review discusses the current state of knowledge on the influence of IVF laboratory procedures on the p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Marianowski P,Dąbrowski FA,Zyguła A,Wielgoś M,Szymusik I

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The new chemokine Prokineticin 2 (PROK2) and its receptors (PKR1 and PKR2) have a role in inflammatory pain and immunomodulation. Here we identified PROK2 as a critical mediator of neuropathic pain in the chronic constriction injury (CCI) of the sciatic nerve in mice and demonstrated that blocking the prokineticin rec...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lattanzi R,Maftei D,Marconi V,Florenzano F,Franchi S,Borsani E,Rodella LF,Balboni G,Salvadori S,Sacerdote P,Negri L

更新日期：2015-01-01 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

abstract：:Objectives. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of cochlear implantation for sensorineural hearing loss in patients with Waardenburg syndrome. Method. A retrospective chart review was performed on patients who underwent cochlear implantation at the University of Tokyo Hospital. Clinical classification, genet...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Koyama H,Kashio A,Sakata A,Tsutsumiuchi K,Matsumoto Y,Karino S,Kakigi A,Iwasaki S,Yamasoba T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver regeneration after partial hepatectomy (PH) is a highly orchestrated biological process in which synchronized hepatocyte proliferation is induced after massive liver mass loss. Hepatocyte proliferation could be regulated by multiple signals, such as miRNAs and autophagy, but underlying mechanism remains unclear....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lu T,Hao J,Shen C,Gu G,Zhang J,Xu N

更新日期：2018-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) comprises ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn disease (CD). Similar symptoms, but different treatment procedures for both diseases require precise diagnosis. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are major posttranscriptional players that regulate the expression of genes during the inflammation and thus co...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guz M,Dworzański T,Jeleniewicz W,Cybulski M,Kozicka J,Stepulak A,Celiński K

更新日期：2020-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Nature is an unexplored reservoir of novel phytopharmaceuticals. Since biofilm-related oral diseases often correlate with antibiotic resistance, plant-derived antimicrobial agents could enhance existing treatment options. Therefore, the rationale of the present report was to examine the antimicrobial impact of Mediter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Karygianni L,Cecere M,Skaltsounis AL,Argyropoulou A,Hellwig E,Aligiannis N,Wittmer A,Al-Ahmad A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and physical fitness among preschool children. Methods:A total of 346 participants (201 boys and 145 girls) aged 3.5-5.5 years (M = 4.5 yr, SD = 0.47) from Shanghai, China, completed physical fitness assessments, including triceps ski...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fang H,Quan M,Zhou T,Sun S,Zhang J,Zhang H,Cao Z,Zhao G,Wang R,Chen P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Purkinje network is a specialized conduction system within the heart that ensures the proper activation of the ventricles to produce effective contraction. Its role during ventricular arrhythmias is less clear, but some experimental studies have suggested that the Purkinje network may significantly affect the gene...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu BR,Cherry EM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The purpose of this study was to examine the physical activity patterns and health-related fitness levels of adolescents within the Juvenile Justice System. Methods:Participants included 68 adolescents (Mean age = 17.1 ± 1.0 years) in two secure Juvenile Justice correctional facilities in the Western USA. M...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Brusseau TA,Burns RD,Hannon JC

更新日期：2018-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and oral parafunctions, as well as their correlation with psychoemotional factors in Polish university students. The research was conducted in a group of 456 students (N = 456). The examination form comprised of two parts: survey an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wieckiewicz M,Grychowska N,Wojciechowski K,Pelc A,Augustyniak M,Sleboda A,Zietek M

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite being identified as a high risk cohort for psychosis, there has been relatively little research on the clinical presentation and assessment of Schizotypal Personality Disorder (SPD) in childhood. The current study aimed to develop a measure of childhood SPD (Melbourne Assessment of Schizotypy in Kids (MASK)) a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jones HP,Testa RR,Ross N,Seal ML,Pantelis C,Tonge B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate HIV risk perception and its associated factors among Chinese MSM. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was conducted among MSM with an HIV negative or unknown status in Beijing, China, between 2011 and 2012. A questionnaire interview was conducted and a blood sample was collected for HIV and syphilis ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fan W,Yin L,Qian HZ,Li D,Shao Y,Vermund SH,Ruan Y,Zhang Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer, a malignant neoplasm that occurs in the colorectal mucosa, is one of the most common types of gastrointestinal cancer. Colorectal cancer has been studied extensively, but the molecular mechanisms of this malignancy have not been characterized. This study identified and verified core genes associated...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu H,Ma Y,Zhang J,Gu J,Jing X,Lu S,Fu S,Huo J

更新日期：2020-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Red blood cell distribution width (RDW) is a parameter reported in complete blood cell count tests, and has been reported as an inflammatory biomarker. Multiple myeloma (MM) is known to be associated with inflammatory microenvironments. However, the importance of RDW has been seldom studied in MM. For this study, 146 ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee H,Kong SY,Sohn JY,Shim H,Youn HS,Lee S,Kim HJ,Eom HS

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial quorum sensing (QS) is a cell-to-cell communication in which specific signals are activated to coordinate pathogenic behaviors and help bacteria acclimatize to the disadvantages. The QS signals in the bacteria mainly consist of acyl-homoserine lactone, autoinducing peptide, and autoinducer-2. QS signaling ac...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jiang Q,Chen J,Yang C,Yin Y,Yao K

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To evaluate the efficacy of bundle intervention on healthcare-associated (HA) methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infection in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Methods. In this study, 11,277 infants having undergone treatment at the NICU in Xiamen, China, from January 2014 to February...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang H,Ran J,Yang J,Li P,Zhuang G

更新日期：2019-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Plantar fasciitis is a cause of chronic pain under the heel and bottom of the foot. One of the treatments to reduce pain consists of using plantar orthoses to address specific imbalances during foot placement or gait. The aim of the present study was to determine if reduction of pain with a treatment based on plantar ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Moyne-Bressand S,Dhieux C,Dousset E,Decherchi P

更新日期：2018-12-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of 3D-TMT, previously used only for dynamic testing, in a static cephalometric evaluation. Material and Method. A group of 40 patients (20 males and 20 females; mean age 14.2 ± 1.2 years; 12-18 years old) was included in the study. The measurements obtained by the 3D-T...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mummolo S,Nota A,Marchetti E,Padricelli G,Marzo G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The monoexponential model is widely used in quantitative biomedical imaging. Notable applications include apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) imaging and pharmacokinetics. The application of ADC imaging to the detection of malignant tissue has in turn prompted several studies concerning optimal experiment design for ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alipoor M,Maier SE,Gu IY,Mehnert A,Kahl F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The explosive growth of high-throughput experimental methods and resulting data yields both opportunity and challenge for selecting the correct drug to treat both a specific patient and their individual disease. Ideally, it would be useful and efficient if computational approaches could be applied to help achieve opti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cui H,Zhang M,Yang Q,Li X,Liebman M,Yu Y,Xie L

更新日期：2018-03-25 00:00:00

abstract：:This work aimed to explore the cardiovascular effects induced by freeze-dried juice from Syzygium jambolanum (Lam.) DC fruits (JSJ). JSJ presented high polyphenol content and steroids. HPLC analysis revealed that 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic and caffeic acid were present in higher amounts in the JSJ extract. In rat, JSJ induc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Assis KS,Araújo IGA,de Azevedo FLAA,Maciel PMP,Machado Calzerra NT,da Silva TAF,Assis VL,de Vasconcelos AP,Santos CAG,Meireles BRLA,Cordeiro AMTM,Araújo DAM,Ribeiro TP,Medeiros IA

更新日期：2018-10-08 00:00:00