Pretreatment Serum Cystatin C Levels Predict Renal Function, but Not Tumor Characteristics, in Patients with Prostate Neoplasia.

abstract：:Exosomal miRNAs are currently being explored as a novel class of biomarkers in cardiovascular diseases. However, few reports have focused on the value of circulating exosomal miRNAs as biomarkers for stable coronary artery disease (SCAD). Here, we aimed to investigate whether miRNAs involved in cardiovascular diseases...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang P,Liang T,Chen Y,Wang X,Wu T,Xie Z,Luo J,Yu Y,Yu H

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:The hallucal sesamoid bones (HSBs), having an important role in reducing load per unit area on the first metatarsal head, can be injured commonly which also affected the first metatarsophalangeal joint and the surrounding structure. Meanwhile, differences among each HSB type may be a major factor affecting the occurre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang L,Wang J,Liu J,Luo J

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated whether the 1 : 2 ω-3/ω-6 ratio may reduce proinflammatory response in human alveolar cells (A549) exposed to an ex vivo inflammatory stimulus (bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients). Methods. We exposed A549 cells to the BALF colle...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cotogni P,Trombetta A,Muzio G,Maggiora M,Canuto RA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are responsible for drug candidate failure during clinical trials. It is crucial to investigate biological pathways contributing to ADRs. Here, we applied a large-scale analysis to identify overrepresented ADR-pathway combinations through merging clinical phenotypic data, biological pathw...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen X,Wang Y,Wang P,Lian B,Li C,Wang J,Li X,Jiang W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy, with a recent global increase of 20% in age-related incidence. Ultrasonography and ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are the most widely used diagnostic tests for thyroid nodules; however, it is estimated that up to 25% of thyr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nan BY,Xiong GF,Zhao ZR,Gu X,Huang XS

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously found that the greatest salivation response in healthy human subjects is produced by facial vibrotactile stimulation of 89 Hz frequency with 1.9 μ m amplitude (89 Hz-S), as reported by Hiraba et al. (2012, 20011, and 2008). We assessed relationships between the blood flow to brain via functional near-inf...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hiraba H,Inoue M,Gora K,Sato T,Nishimura S,Yamaoka M,Kumakura A,Ono S,Wakasa H,Nakayama E,Abe K,Ueda K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Aortic valve calcification (AVC) is a common feature of aging and is related to coronary artery disease. Although abdominal visceral adipose tissue (VAT) plays fundamental roles in coronary artery disease, the relationship between abdominal VAT and AVC is not fully understood. Methods. We investigated 259 ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Oikawa M,Owada T,Yamauchi H,Misaka T,Machii H,Yamaki T,Sugimoto K,Kunii H,Nakazato K,Suzuki H,Saitoh S,Takeishi Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:H. pylori is related to various gastrointestinal diseases. β₂ Microglobulin (β 2M) is an intrinsic element of major histocompatibility complex (MHC I). Serum β₂M level may increase in inflammatory states. The aim of current study is to evaluate the relationship between β₂M and H. pylori bearing CagA strains....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yeniova AÖ,Kucukazman M,Ata N,Dal K,Kefeli A,Başyiğit S,Aktaş B,Akın KO,Nazlıgül Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:ANGPTL7 is a member of the angiogenin-like protein family. Compared to other members, ANGPTL7 is the least known. Recent studies have explored the relationship between ANGPTL7 and multiple pathological processes and diseases. However, there is no research about ANGPTL7 in neonates. This study was designed to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xia X,Ren Z,Yan L,Zheng X,Yang H,Kang M,Yan H,Zhong Z,Xu F,Miao J,Wang J,Li Y,Wei W,Yang J

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is a major spine disorder in canines that causes neurological dysfunction, particularly in the thoracolumbar area. Analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs are typically used to reduce nociceptive signals to decrease canine suffering. Bee venom (BV) has been reported to exert anti-infla...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tsai LC,Lin YW,Hsieh CL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To study whether weaker self-esteem in adolescence is connected with smoking behavior in adulthood. METHODS:An age cohort born in 1979 responded to the Lawrence Self-Esteem Questionnaire (LAWSEQ) at the age of 16 (n = 1,072). Respondents' smoking behavior was monitored annually during adolescence and 75.3% ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Saari AJ,Kentala J,Mattila KJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although cases of Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) have been reported for decades in southeastern Romania, there are few published data. We retrospectively studied 339 patients, diagnosed with MSF at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases "Prof. Dr. Matei Bals" between 2000 and 2011, in order to raise awarenes...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pitigoi D,Olaru ID,Badescu D,Rafila A,Arama V,Hristea A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this study was to examine whether oral propranolol has any effect on neurodevelopment outcomes in young children with problematic infantile hemangiomas (IHs). Methods:Thirty-six children with a diagnosis of problematic IH who were treated with oral propranolol were compared with 34 healthy childr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang C,Wang Q,Xiang B,Chen S,Xiong F,Ji Y

更新日期：2018-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The palmaris longus is considered a phylogenetic degenerate metacarpophalangeal joint flexor muscle in humans, a small vestigial forearm muscle; it is the most variable muscle in humans, showing variation in position, duplication, slips and could be reverted. It is frequently studied in papers about human anatomical v...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Aversi-Ferreira RA,Bretas RV,Maior RS,Davaasuren M,Paraguassú-Chaves CA,Nishijo H,Aversi-Ferreira TA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:L5 spinal nerve ligation (SNL) in rats is one of the most popular models for studying neuropathic pain because of its high reproducibility. During the surgery, a part of the L5 paraspinal muscle is usually removed, which produces extra trauma and may potentially affect the physiological processes involved in neuropath...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang YG,Zhang Q,Wu H,Zhang CQ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a critical public health and socioeconomic problem worldwide. The herb pair Astragali Radix (AR)-Radix Angelica Sinensis (RAS) is a common prescribed herbal formula or is added to other Chinese medicine prescriptions for traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment. However, the underlying me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xie G,Peng W,Li P,Xia Z,Zhong Y,He F,Tulake Y,Feng D,Wang Y,Xing Z

更新日期：2018-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study is to compare the clinical outcomes of two-level percutaneous endoscopic lumbar discectomy (PELD) and foraminoplasty PELD in treating highly migrated lumbar disc herniations. Methods:Patients with highly migrated lumbar disc herniations were enrolled from May 2014 to June 2016. Low back...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu X,Fan G,He S,Gu X,Yang Y

更新日期：2019-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the role of gender as a potential predictor of health behaviour and potential moderator of the relationship between emotional intelligence and health behaviour. This cross-sectional study included 1214 students (597 males and 617 females). Data were collected using the Schutte Self-Report Inven...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malinauskas R,Dumciene A,Sipaviciene S,Malinauskiene V

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:The coumarin esculetin shows antioxidant action on some cell types, both by scavenging ROS and by decreasing ROS production. We have previously demonstrated the induction of apoptosis by esculetin on NB4 human leukaemia cells by an ill-defined mechanism related to ROS levels. In this work, we analyze the effect of the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rubio V,García-Pérez AI,Tejedor MC,Herráez A,Diez JC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although ginseng has long been broadly used in clinical settings around the world, few clinical trials on ginseng have been conducted. The objective of this study was to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the characteristics of ginseng clinical trials registered in the WHO International Clinical Trials Registry Pla...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He Y,Yang J,Lv Y,Chen J,Yin F,Huang J,Zheng Q

更新日期：2018-02-06 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:To identify and analyze factors that influence administration, recognition, and compliance of medicine among community residents in Jilin Province, China. Methods:A survey was carried out among 2417 community residents in Jilin Province, China, to study their administration (CRA), recognition (CRR), and c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song YQ,Zhang WR,Zhang SX,Wang TH,Jiang Z,Meng CF,Zhang TZ,Xin QZ,Cao KJ,Zhang Y,Sun Y

更新日期：2020-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Influences of environmental variables and emulsifiers on lipase production of a Candida viswanathii strain were investigated. The highest lipase activity (101.1 U) was observed at 210 rpm, pH 6.0, and 27.5°C. Other fermentation parameters analyzed showed considerable rates of biomass yield (Y L/S = 1.381 g/g), lipase ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Almeida AF,Tauk-Tornisielo SM,Carmona EC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of different virulence factor (VF) genes in extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli strains isolated from the Baltic Sea region. A total of 432 strains of phenotypically ESBL positive E. coli were collected from 20 institutions located in E...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lillo J,Pai K,Balode A,Makarova M,Huik K,Kõljalg S,Ivanova M,Kaftyreva L,Miciuleviciene J,Naaber P,Parv K,Pavelkovich A,Rööp T,Toompere K,Suzhaeva L,Sepp E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to engineered nanoparticles (NPs) and to ambient particles (PM) has increased significantly. During the last decades the application of nano-objects to daily-life goods and the emissions produced in highly urbanized cities have considerably augmented. As a consequence, the understanding of the possible effect...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bengalli R,Mantecca P,Camatini M,Gualtieri M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of selective inducible nitric oxide synthase and neuronal nitric oxide synthase inhibitors on cartilage regeneration. The study involved 27 Wistar rats that were divided into five groups. On Day 1, both knees of 3 rats were resected and placed in a formalin so...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gokay NS,Yilmaz I,Komur B,Demiroz AS,Gokce A,Dervisoglu S,Gokay BV

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are ubiquitous in the environment and exist as an important cause of pulmonary infections in humans. Pulmonary involvement is the most common disease manifestation of NTM and the incidence of NTM is growing in North America. Susceptibility to NTM infection is incompletely understood; ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mirsaeidi M,Farshidpour M,Allen MB,Ebrahimi G,Falkinham JO

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies report that the OPG is an important candidate gene in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis. This study aimed to detect the potential association of OPG gene polymorphisms with osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. We recruited 928 subjects containing 463 with primary postmenopausal osteoporosis and 465 hea...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang F,Cao Y,Li F,Shan J,Wen T

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Although sleeve gastrectomy results in good weight loss and metabolic improvements, it is an irreversible procedure. Therefore, we attempted to assess the possibility of creating a sleeved stomach without resection. Material and Methods. A total of 22 male Sprague-Dawley rats with type 2 diabetes were random...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang W,Widjaja J,Yao L,Shao Y,Zhu X,Li C

更新日期：2020-05-01 00:00:00

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：:Hydrogel injection has been recently proposed as a novel therapy for disc degenerative diseases, with the potential to restore the spine motion and the intervertebral disc height. However, it remains unknown whether the new technique could also maintain the shock absorbing property of the treated intervertebral disc. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou Z,Gao M,Wei F,Liang J,Deng W,Dai X,Zhou G,Zou X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00