Cost Analysis of a Novel Enzymatic Debriding Agent for Management of Burn Wounds.

abstract：:Pure HA and 1, 3, 5, and 10 vol% multiwalled carbon nanotube- (MWNT-) reinforced hydroxyapatite (HA) were consolidated using a spark plasma sintering (SPS) technique. The relative density of pure HA increased with increasing sintering temperature, but that of the MWNT/HA composite reached almost full density at 900°C,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kim DY,Han YH,Lee JH,Kang IK,Jang BK,Kim S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Bone integrity abnormality and imbalance between bone formation by osteoblasts and bone resorption by osteoclasts are known to result in metabolic bone diseases such as osteoporosis. Silymarin-rich milk thistle extract (MTE) and its component silibinin enhanced alkaline phosphatase activity of osteoblasts but reduced ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kim JL,Kim YH,Kang MK,Gong JH,Han SJ,Kang YH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a severe complication after total hip arthroplasty (THA). It leads to acute pulmonary embolism, a life-threatening disease. P-selectin is a 140-kDa transmembrane glycoprotein. Elevated P-selectin was associated with 1.7-fold increase in the risk of venous thrombosis. MATERIAL...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi D,Xu X,Xu Z,Nakamura T,Pang Y,Yao C,Wang F,Chen D,Dai J,Jiang Q

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the predominant risk factor for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The association between HBV infection and human leukocyte antigen- (HLA-) DQ polymorphism (rs2856718 and rs7453920) has been demonstrated in other studies; however, the results were controversial or inconclusive. Therefore,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu T,Sun M,Wang H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is challenging and inspiring for us to achieve high spatiotemporal resolutions in dynamic cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In this paper, we introduce two novel models and algorithms to reconstruct dynamic cardiac MRI data from under-sampled k - t space data. In contrast to classical low-rank and sparse mo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xiu X,Kong L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), the most common form of muscular dystrophy, is characterized by muscular wasting caused by dystrophin deficiency that ultimately ends in force reduction and premature death. In addition to primary genetic defect, several mechanisms contribute to DMD pathogenesis. Recently, antioxidan...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sitzia C,Farini A,Colleoni F,Fortunato F,Razini P,Erratico S,Tavelli A,Fabrizi F,Belicchi M,Meregalli M,Comi G,Torrente Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are some theoretical concerns for the use of intraoperative cell salvage (ICS) in patients with ectopic pregnancy. This study aimed to observe the impact of ICS on the coagulation function and clinical outcomes of patients with ruptured ectopic pregnancy and severe blood loss. METHODS:This was a retro...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang J,Qin D,Gu C,Huang Y,Ma H,Huang H,Huang F,Ruan J,Ling M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA methylation primarily occurs on CpG dinucleotides and plays an important role in transcriptional regulations during tissue development and cell differentiation. Over 25% of CpG dinucleotides in the human genome reside within Alu elements, the most abundant human repeats. The methylation of Alu elements is an impor...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo Y,Lu X,Xie H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The distribution of the induced electric field (E-field) during transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) depends on the individual anatomical structure of the brain as well as coil positioning. Inappropriate stimulation may degrade the efficacy of TMS or even induce adverse effects. Therefore, optimizing the E-field ac...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li C,Liu C,Yang L,He L,Wu T

更新日期：2019-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:To compare the clinical efficacy and radiological outcome of treating 4-level cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) with either anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) or "skip" corpectomy and fusion, 48 patients with 4-level CSM who had undergone ACDF or SCF at our hospital were analyzed retrospectively betwee...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li F,Li Z,Huang X,Chen Z,Zhang F,Shen H,Kang Y,Zhang Y,Cai B,Hou T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:A deficiency in steroid 5α-reductase type 2 is an autosomal recessive disorder. Affected individuals manifested ambiguous genitalia, which is caused by decreased dihydrotestosterone (DHT) synthesis in the fetus. Methods:We analyzed 25 patients with 5α-reductase deficiency in China. Seventeen of the 25 patie...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Han B,Cheng T,Zhu H,Yu J,Zhu WJ,Song HD,Yao H,Qiao J

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of a topically administered hygienic preparation containing a 3% ethanolic extract of Brazilian green propolis (EEP-B) on oral microflora spectrum changes in a group of patients who underwent common oral surgery procedures. Two gel samples were compared: the teste...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Morawiec T,Mertas A,Wojtyczka RD,Niedzielska I,Dziedzic A,Bubiłek-Bogacz A,Sender J,Wróbel J,Tanasiewicz M,Wesołowski P,Król W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dentin-cement-prosthesis complex restored with either all-porcelain, cured resin-composite, or cast base metal alloy and cemented with either of the different resin cements was trimmed into a mini-dumbbell shape for tensile testing. The fractured surfaces and characterization of the dentin-cement interface of bonded...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Piemjai M,Nakabayashi N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study is to describe the robotic assisted transfer device (RATD) and an initial focus group evaluation by end users. The purpose of the device is to aid in the transfers of people with disabilities to and from their electric powered wheelchair (EPW) onto other surfaces. The device can be used fo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Grindle GG,Wang H,Jeannis H,Teodorski E,Cooper RA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study aimed to develop a new biodegradable stent for peripheral artery disease (PAD) that could provide sufficient radial force to maintain long-term patency and flexibility. All self-expandable hybrid biodegradable stents were designed by using a knitting structure composed of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and nitin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee JH,Kim SJ,Park SI,Ko YG,Choi D,Hong MK,Jang Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of UC in Bahia, a Brazilian state, and to identify the variables associated with extensive colitis, steroid therapy, immunosuppression, and colectomy. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study UC patients were interviewed, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： da Silva BC,Lyra AC,Mendes CM,Ribeiro CP,Lisboa SR,de Souza MT,Portela RC,Santana GO

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The genus Methylobacterium is composed of pink-pigmented facultative methylotrophic (PPFM) bacteria, which are able to synthesize carotenoids and grow on reduced organic compounds containing one carbon (C1), such as methanol and methylamine. Due to their high phenotypic plasticity, these bacteria are able to colonize ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dourado MN,Camargo Neves AA,Santos DS,Araújo WL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Heart failure is a major and costly problem in public health, which, in certain cases, may lead to death. The failing heart undergo a series of electrical and structural changes that provide the underlying basis for disturbances like arrhythmias. Computer models of coupled electrical and mechanical activities of the h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rocha BM,Toledo EM,Barra LP,dos Santos RW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Open laminectomy has been regarded as the standard surgical procedure for lumbar lateral recess stenosis during the last decades. Although percutaneous endoscopic lumbar decompression has led to successful results comparable with open decompression, its application in LSS with is still challenging and techni...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang S,Jin S,Liao X,Huang K,Luo J,Zhu T

更新日期：2018-11-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The presence of common risk factors suggests that there is a relationship between osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease, possibly via dyslipidemia and inflammation. We investigated the relationships among the lipid profile, the inflammation marker high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hsCRP), bone turnover ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jeong TD,Lee W,Choi SE,Kim JS,Kim HK,Bae SJ,Chun S,Min WK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tissues in the anterior segment of the eye are particular vulnerable to oxidative stress. To minimise oxidative stress, ocular tissues utilise a range of antioxidant defence systems which include nonenzymatic and enzymatic antioxidants in combination with repair and chaperone systems. However, as we age our antioxidan...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Umapathy A,Donaldson P,Lim J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:Parents' birth weight acts as a predictor for the descendant birth weight, with the correlation more strongly transmitted through maternal line. The present research aims to study the correlation between the child's low or increased birth weight, the mother's birth weight, and maternal conditi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Costa e Silva LI,Gomes FM,Valente MH,Escobar AM,Brentani AV,Grisi SJ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:As the important components in polycomb repressive complexes 1 (PRC1) and heterochromatin protein 1 (HP1), Chromobox (CBX) family members are involved in epigenetic regulatory function, transcriptional repression, and other cellular metabolisms. Increasing studies have indicated significant associations betw...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen ZY,Sun SX,Zhu SX,Bu J

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Cells of the immune system are highly sensitive to altered gravity, and the monocyte as well as the macrophage function is proven to be impaired under microgravity conditions. In our study, we investigated the surface expression of ICAM-1 protein and expression of ICAM-1 mRNA in cells of the monocyte/macrophage system...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Paulsen K,Tauber S,Dumrese C,Bradacs G,Simmet DM,Gölz N,Hauschild S,Raig C,Engeli S,Gutewort A,Hürlimann E,Biskup J,Unverdorben F,Rieder G,Hofmänner D,Mutschler L,Krammer S,Buttron I,Philpot C,Huge A,Lier H,Barz

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We study the interaction of 3T3 Swiss albino mouse fibroblasts with polymeric nanoparticles (NPs) and investigate cellular behaviour in terms of viability/cytotoxicity, cell cycle, NPs uptake, MAP kinase (ERK1/2), and focal adhesion kinase (FAK) activation. After incubation of NPs with cell culture media, western blot...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rosso F,Marino G,Grimaldi A,Cafiero G,Chiellini E,Chiellini F,Barbarisi M,Barbarisi A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The exosomes are derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and may be potentially used as an alternative for cell therapy, for treating diabetic wounds, and aid in angiogenesis. This study, aimed to investigate whether exosomes originated from bone marrow-derived MSCs (BMSCs) preconditioned by deferoxamine (DFO-Exos)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ding J,Wang X,Chen B,Zhang J,Xu J

更新日期：2019-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Enteric fever caused by Salmonella enterica is a life-threatening systemic illness of gastrointestinal tract especially in tropical countries. Antimicrobial therapy is generally indicated but resistance towards commonly used antibiotics has limited their therapeutic usefulness. Therefore, we aimed to determine the ant...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khanal PR,Satyal D,Bhetwal A,Maharjan A,Shakya S,Tandukar S,Parajuli NP

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Patients with stage 3 medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) suffer from severe complications. Chemotherapeutic agents and targeted drugs are considered to be associated with the development of MRONJ. However, little is known regarding the association of those agents with stage 3 MRONJ. The purp...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou Y,Yu Y,Shi Y,Li M,Yang C,Wang S

更新日期：2020-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:cir-ITCH, a well-known tumor-suppressive circular RNA, plays a critical role in different cancers. However, its expression and functional role in prostate cancer (PCa) are unclear. Herein, we explored the potential mechanism and tumor-inhibiting role of cir-ITCH in PCa. Using reverse transcriptase polymerase chain rea...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li S,Yu C,Zhang Y,Liu J,Jia Y,Sun F,Zhang P,Li J,Guo L,Xiao H,Gao F,Deng X,Cai Z,Cai J

更新日期：2020-08-20 00:00:00