Ethnobotany of Indigenous Saraguros: Medicinal Plants Used by Community Healers "Hampiyachakkuna" in the San Lucas Parish, Southern Ecuador.

abstract：:The most expedient unit of the human body is its cell. Encapsulated within the cell are many infinitesimal entities and molecules which are protected by a cell membrane. The proteins that are associated with this lipid based bilayer cell membrane are known as membrane proteins and are considered to play a significant ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Butt AH,Khan SA,Jamil H,Rasool N,Khan YD

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have extensively analyzed single SNP effects on a wide variety of common and complex diseases and found many genetic variants associated with diseases. However, there is still a large portion of the genetic variants left unexplained. This missing heritability problem might be due...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee S,Kim Y,Kwon MS,Park T

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

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：:Spinal cord stimulation has been utilized for decades in the treatment of numerous conditions such as failed back surgery and phantom limb syndromes, arachnoiditis, cancer pain, and others. The placement of the stimulating electrode array was originally subdural but, to minimize surgical complexity and reduce the risk...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gibson-Corley KN,Flouty O,Oya H,Gillies GT,Howard MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No pharmacological treatment is currently available to protect brain from neuronal damage after ischemic stroke. Recent studies found that enkephalin may play an important role in neuron regeneration. We assembled a homogeneous size vesicle constituted by transferrin, exosomes, and enkephalin. Immunofluorescence assay...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu Y,Fu N,Su J,Wang X,Li X

更新日期：2019-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Positive results of MitraClip in terms of improvement in clinical and left ventricular parameters have been described in detail. However, long-term effects on secondary pulmonary hypertension were not investigated in a larger patient cohort to date. 70 patients with severe mitral regurgitation, additional pulmonary hy...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hünlich M,Lubos E,Beuthner BE,Puls M,Bleckmann A,Beißbarth T,Tichelbäcker T,Rudolph V,Baldus S,Schäfer U,Treede H,Von Bardeleben RS,Blankenberg S,Schillinger W

更新日期：2018-03-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are characterized by an unsatisfactory inflammatory and migratory response. Skin inflammation involves the participation of many cells and particularly macrophages. Macrophage function can be modulated by neuropeptides; however, little is known regarding the role of neurotensin (NT) as a mo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Moura LI,Silva L,Leal EC,Tellechea A,Cruz MT,Carvalho E

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study deals with the enzymatic synthesis of biodiesel by transesterification of Jatropha oil (Jatropha curcas L.) with ethanol in a solvent-free system. Seven commercial lipase preparations immobilized by covalent attachment on epoxy-polysiloxane-polyvinyl alcohol composite (epoxy-SiO2-PVA) were tested as ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Souza LT,Mendes AA,de Castro HF

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Cardiogenic shock is associated with high mortality, despite new strategies for reperfusion therapy. Short-term circulatory support devices may provide adequate support for appropriate myocardial and organ perfusion. Objectives:This review is aimed at evaluating the impact on survival when using venoarteria...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zavalichi MA,Nistor I,Nedelcu AE,Zavalichi SD,Georgescu CMA,Stătescu C,Covic A

更新日期：2020-04-19 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of various regions of the ribosomal repeat unit for phylogenetic analysis was examined in 16 species representing four families, nine genera, and two orders of the subclass Copepoda (Crustacea). Fragments approximately 2000 bp in length containing the ribosomal DNA (rDNA) 18S and 28S gene fragments, the 5....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zagoskin MV,Lazareva VI,Grishanin AK,Mukha DV

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：PURPOSE:Assessing the role of breast MRI compared to galactography in patients with unilateral bloody or serous-bloody nipple discharge. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Retrospective study including 53 unilateral discharge patients who performed galactography and MRI. We evaluated the capability of both techniques in identifyin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Manganaro L,D'Ambrosio I,Gigli S,Di Pastena F,Giraldi G,Tardioli S,Framarino M,Porfiri LM,Ballesio L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wear-related failures and instabilities are frequent failure mechanisms of total knee replacements. High-conforming designs may provide additional stability for the joint. This study analyzes the effects of a ligamentous insufficiency on the stability and the wear behavior of a high-conforming knee design. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Reinders J,Sonntag R,Kretzer JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Craniofacial development consists of a highly complex sequence of the orchestrated growth and fusion of facial processes. It is also known that craniofacial abnormalities can be detected in 1/3 of all patients with congenital diseases. Within the various craniofacial abnormalities, orofacial clefting is one of the mos...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kurosaka H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In vivo confocal microscopy (IVCM) of the living human cornea offers the ability to perform repeated imaging without tissue damage. Studies using corneal IVCM have led to significant contributions to scientific and clinical knowledge of the living cornea in health and pathological states. Recently the application of c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang EF,Misra SL,Patel DV

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of the study was to determine the effect of different muscle length and visual feedback information (VFI) on accuracy of isometric contraction of elbow flexors in men after an ischemic stroke (IS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Maximum voluntary muscle contraction force (MVMCF) and accurate determinate musc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Juodzbaliene V,Darbutas T,Skurvydas A,Brazaitis M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study investigated the potential therapeutic effects of acupoint catgut embedding (ACE) at ST36 and BL13 on lipopolysaccharide- (LPS-) induced acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in rats. Materials and Methods:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomized into the normal saline (NS group with a sham ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li D,Sun T,Chi L,Zhao D,Li W

更新日期：2020-05-02 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of obstruction on renal function are the consequence of many factors that profoundly alter all components of glomerular function. Besides the acute effects on glomerular filtration rate and tubule function, a chronic obstruction induces tubular and interstitial injury that results from the activation of di...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lucarelli G,Mancini V,Galleggiante V,Rutigliano M,Vavallo A,Battaglia M,Ditonno P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The characteristics of FDG uptake in the physiologic and malignant nasopharynx were investigated in the paper which was correlated with either pathologic findings or clinical follow-up. Three patients had pathologically established nasopharyngeal malignancy. In the 3 nasopharyngeal malignancies, 2 had diffusely and ex...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ma C,Zou R,Huo Y,Chen S,Wang S,Wu S,Ye Z,Wu Z,Fang F,Wang H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is considered a public health problem, assuming epidemic proportions worldwide. In this context, the preponderance of CKD prevalence in male over age-matched female patients is of note. In the present study, we investigated the impact of the gender on the development of experimental CKD in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fanelli C,Dellê H,Cavaglieri RC,Dominguez WV,Noronha IL

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contamination of heavy metals would threaten the water and soil resources; phytoremediation can be potentially used to remediate metal contaminated sites. We constructed the Phragmites australis artificial floating wetlands outside the Qingcaosha Reservoir in the Yangtze Estuary. Water characteristic variables were me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang X,Zhao F,Yu G,Song C,Geng Z,Zhuang P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Persistent catecholamine-resistant shock in children causes severe morbidity and mortality. We aimed to analyze the association between hemodynamics and serum lactate at different time points and 28-day mortality in children with persistent catecholamine-resistant shock. Methods. Twenty-six children with persistent ca...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee EP,Chu SC,Hsia SH,Chen KF,Chan OW,Lin CY,Su YT,Lin JJ,Wu HP

更新日期：2020-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to analyse the diversity of the Campylobacter jejuni population in broilers and to evaluate the major source of contamination in poultry meat. Eight rearing cycles over one year provided samples from three different broiler farms processed at the same slaughterhouse. A total of 707 C. jejuni were isol...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Marotta F,Garofolo G,Di Donato G,Aprea G,Platone I,Cianciavicchia S,Alessiani A,Di Giannatale E

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of preemptive thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) comparing conventional postoperative epidural analgesia on thoracotomy. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Forty-four patients were randomized in to two groups (preemptive: Group P, control: Group C). Epidural cathet...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Erturk E,Aydogdu Kaya F,Kutanis D,Besir A,Akdogan A,Geze S,Tugcugil E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. The aim of the study is to detect the prevalence and the characteristics of infraorbital canal and Haller's cells on panoramic radiography of edentulous patients. Methods. The study group comprised 291 panoramic radiographs of edentulous patients. Radiographs were interpreted for the visibility and charact...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yesilova E,Bayrakdar IS

更新日期：2018-07-08 00:00:00

abstract：:It is of great importance to prepare multifunctional scaffolds combining good mechanical strength, bioactivity, and drug delivery ability for bone tissue engineering. In this study, nanosized mesoporous bioglass/poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) composite-coated calcium silicate scaffolds, named NMBG-PLGA/CS, were success...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi M,Zhai D,Zhao L,Wu C,Chang J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fingertips are a common site for hand injuries. The ideal substitute for fingertip pulp is tissue that matches texturally with minimal donor site morbidity. We described anatomical findings from cadaveric studies and the reliability of the palmar ulnar artery perforator (PUAP) free flap techniques for the re...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pak CS,Jeon JI,Myung Y,Lee YK,Kim BJ,Jeong JH,Kim BK

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The present study aims to investigate the incidence and risk factors associated with postoperative delirium in patients undergoing spine surgery. Methods:PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, and Science Citation Index were searched up to August 2019 for studies examining postoperative delirium following spine ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu X,Sun W,Tan M

更新日期：2019-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of evolutionarily conserved Atg genes required for autophagy in yeast truly revolutionized this research field and made it possible to carry out functional studies on model organisms. Insects including Drosophila are classical and still popular models to study autophagy, starting from the 1960s. This rev...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mulakkal NC,Nagy P,Takats S,Tusco R,Juhász G,Nezis IP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00