Imaging and Management of Incidental Renal Lesions.

abstract：:Different opinions exist on the relationship between the C-reactive protein-to-albumin ratio (CAR) and the prognosis of colon cancer. This study is aimed at evaluating the relationship between CAR and prognosis of stage II-III colon cancer and establishing a clinical prognosis model. Patients were randomised to a trai...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu Y,Liang F,Chen Y,Wang Z,Zhong H,Tang W

更新日期：2020-11-22 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the presence of Acanthamoeba species in the Puzih River watershed, which features typical subtropical monsoon climate and is located just above the Tropic of Cancer in Taiwan. The relationship between the seasonal and geographical distributions of Acanthamoeba species in this rivershed was also in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kao PM,Chou MY,Tao CW,Huang WC,Hsu BM,Shen SM,Fan CW,Chiu YC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the synovial membrane that results in the destruction of bone and cartilage in affected joints. Tocilizumab is a biological agent and an anti-interleukin-6 (IL-6) receptor monoclonal antibody that blocks IL-6-mediated inflammatory processes in RA patients...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yanagida M,Kawasaki M,Fujishiro M,Miura M,Ikeda K,Nozawa K,Kaneko H,Morimoto S,Takasaki Y,Ogawa H,Takamori K,Sekigawa I

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. To refine the decellularization protocol of whole porcine liver, which holds great promise for liver tissue engineering. Methods. Three decellularization methods for porcine livers (1% sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), 1% Triton X-100 + 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate, and 1% sodium deoxycholate + 1% sodium dodecyl sulfate...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu Q,Bao J,Zhou YJ,Wang YJ,Du ZG,Shi YJ,Li L,Bu H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells, which can give rise to several cell types including osteoblasts, adipocytes, and chondroblasts. These cells can be found in a variety of adult and fetal tissues, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, cord blood, and placenta. In recent years, the biological proper...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Haddad R,Saldanha-Araujo F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over the last years, a number of therapeutic strategies have emerged to promote axonal regeneration. An attractive strategy is the implantation of biodegradable and nonimmunogenic artificial scaffolds into injured peripheral nerves. In previous studies, transplantation of decellularized veins filled with spider silk f...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Roloff F,Strauß S,Vogt PM,Bicker G,Radtke C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia plays an essential role in orchestrating Epithelial-mesenchymal transition and promoting metastasis of colorectal cancer. However, the underlying mechanisms are still not well elucidated. Here, we present that hypoxic exposure causes endoplasmic reticulum stress and activates the unfolded protein response path...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng H,Wu Y,Guo T,Liu F,Xu Y,Cai S

更新日期：2020-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Catalases are widely used in many scientific areas. A catalase gene (Kat) from Geobacillus sp. CHB1 encoding a monofunctional catalase was cloned and recombinant expressed in Escherichia coli (E. coli), which was the first time to clone and express this type of catalase of genus Geobacillus strains as far as we know. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jia X,Chen J,Lin C,Lin X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is a common problem with potentiality to cause irreversible brain damage. Reduction of serum bilirubin level is essential to minimize such damage. Compact fluorescent tubes, halogen bulbs, fiber optic blankets, and LEDs are commonly used light sources for phototherapy with varying efficacie...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gutta S,Shenoy J,Kamath SP,Mithra P,Baliga BS,Sarpangala M,Srinivasan M

更新日期：2019-04-11 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is regarded as an urgent clinical entity, and identification of differentially expressed genes, lncRNAs, and altered pathways shall provide new insight into the molecular mechanisms behind AMI. Materials and Methods:Microarray data was collected to identify key genes and ln...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sheng X,Fan T,Jin X

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The NOCTURNIN gene links nutrient absorption and metabolism to the circadian clock. Shift workers are at a heightened risk of overweight and of developing obesity and metabolic syndrome. This study investigates the diurnal variation of NOCTURNIN in healthy volunteers and its expression levels in rotational sh...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bracci M,Copertaro A,Ciarapica V,Barbaresi M,Esposito S,Albanesi A,Valentino M,Ledda C,Rapisarda V,Santarelli L

更新日期：2019-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Neutrophils comprise the first line of innate immune defense during a host-pathogen interaction. They attack microorganisms directly through three different methods, of which, phagocytosis and degranulation have been known and well-studied for decades. The formation of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) is the thir...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alasmari SZ

更新日期：2020-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Suppressor of cytokine signaling 7 (SOCS7) is a member of the SOCS family and is known to interact with phospholipase Cγ-1 (PLCγ-1), a key downstream mediator of the hepatocyte growth factor (HGF)/C-MET axis. Here, we report our observations of the effect of knocking down SOCS7 gene on the behaviour of breast c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sasi W,Ye L,Jiang WG,Sharma AK,Mokbel K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The aim of the study was to analyze which variables influenced the completion of a cold loop hysteroscopic myomectomy in a one-step procedure in a large cohort of patients. Materials and Methods:A retrospective cohort study of 1434 cold loop resectoscopic myomectomies consecutively performed. The study po...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mazzon I,Favilli A,Grasso M,Horvath S,Bini V,Di Renzo GC,Gerli S

更新日期：2018-05-20 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：:Mutations in genes encoding isocitrate dehydrogenase isoforms 1 (IDH1) and 2 (IDH2) have been associated with good prognosis for patients with brain neoplasias and have been commonly found together with mutated TP53 gene. To determine the prevalence of IDH1, IDH2, and TP53 mutations and their impact on overall surviva...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Stancheva G,Goranova T,Laleva M,Kamenova M,Mitkova A,Velinov N,Poptodorov G,Mitev V,Kaneva R,Gabrovsky N

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Lung injury was the common and serious complication of sepsis, a systemic inflammatory response syndrome caused by severe infections. Chinese medicine had unique advantages in attenuating inflammatory response, such as Zuojinfang (ZJF). ZJF was a classical compound herb formula composed of Coptidis Rhizoma and Euodiae...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yin J,Yu Z,Hou C,Peng Y,Xiao J,Jiang J

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Aortic diameters, aortic distensibility, microalbuminuria, coronary artery disease which are all together related to vascular aging are investigated in this paper. METHODS:Eighty consecutive nondiabetic patients undergoing elective coronary angiography were enrolled into the study. Systolic and diastolic ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Özdemir B,Emül A,Özdemir L,Sağ S,Biçer M,Aydınlar A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Promoting health-enhancing physical activity following rehabilitation is a well-known challenge. This study analysed the barriers to leisure time activity among low back pain patients. Methods:A subset of 192 low back pain patients who participated in a randomized controlled trial promoting physical activit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Schaller A,Exner AK,Schroeer S,Kleineke V,Sauzet O

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Spine-related pain is a complex heterogeneous condition. Excessive reliance on radiological imaging might lead to overdiagnosis of incidental asymptomatic spinal changes and unnecessary surgery. Approaches to the clinical management of spine pain should (1) identify pain generators, types, patterns, and mech...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Eloqayli H

更新日期：2018-12-17 00:00:00

abstract：:We developed a new product called titanium-prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF). The T-PRF method is based on the hypothesis that titanium may be more effective in activating platelets than the silica activators used with glass tubes in Chouckroun's leukocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) method. In this study, w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tunalı M,Özdemir H,Küçükodacı Z,Akman S,Yaprak E,Toker H,Fıratlı E

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：Objective:Comparison of outcomes between RIRS with vacuum-assisted ureteral access sheath (V-UAS) and MPCNL in the treatment of renal stone. Materials and Methods:28 patients with 2-4 cm renal stone were treated using RIRS with 14/16 F V-UAS. The outcomes were compared to those who underwent MPCNL with 16 F Amplatz sh...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lai D,He Y,Li X,Chen M,Zeng X

更新日期：2020-05-14 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：Background:In resource limited settings, HIV/AIDS patients lack access to sufficient nutritious foods, which poses challenges to the success of antiretroviral therapy. HIV/AIDS and malnutrition are still major public health problems in Ethiopia. Though measuring nutritional status is an essential part of ART program, l...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gebremichael DY,Hadush KT,Kebede EM,Zegeye RT

更新日期：2018-05-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary cilia are organelles protruding from cell surface into environment that function in regulating cell cycle and modulating cilia-related signal. Primary ciliogenesis and autophagy play important roles in tumorigenesis. However, the functions and interactions between primary cilia and autophagy in hepatocellular ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Sheng JQ,Wang MR,Gan Y,Wu XL,Liao JZ,Tian DA,He XX,Li PY

更新日期：2019-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiotonic drugs mainly include digitalis, catecholamines, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and calcium sensitizers, which have been successively discovered and applied in clinical practice. However, there are only a few new drugs available in this field, and the selection is very limited. Digitalis, catecholamines, and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan J,Yang YM,Zhu JY,Lu YQ

更新日期：2019-09-19 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：Background:This study explored the therapeutic efficacy of standard triple therapy combined with sucralfate suspension gel as well as the mechanisms of action in mouse models of H. pylori infection. Materials and Methods:C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into 5 groups: NC (natural control), HP (H. pylori infection),...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Teng G,Liu Y,Wu T,Wang W,Wang H,Hu F

更新日期：2020-08-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal dysfunction is one of the most common complications of liver cirrhosis and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. However, no available technology can simultaneously support liver and renal function in these patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of an artificial l...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Feng L,He G,Cai L,Fu C,Li Y,Weng J,Huo X,Peng Q,Gao Y

更新日期：2018-05-24 00:00:00