Association between Serum Ferritin and Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

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：:Bone tissue is continuously remodeled through the concerted actions of bone cells, which include bone resorption by osteoclasts and bone formation by osteoblasts, whereas osteocytes act as mechanosensors and orchestrators of the bone remodeling process. This process is under the control of local (e.g., growth factors ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Florencio-Silva R,Sasso GR,Sasso-Cerri E,Simões MJ,Cerri PS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is a normal phenomenon in the body. Under normal conditions, the physiologically important intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are maintained at low levels by various enzyme systems participating in the in vivo redox homeostasis. Therefore, oxidative stress can also be viewed as an i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rahal A,Kumar A,Singh V,Yadav B,Tiwari R,Chakraborty S,Dhama K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The pathogenesis of intractable epilepsy is not fully clear. In recent years, both animal and clinical trials have shown that the expression of ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporters is increased in patients with intractable epilepsy; additionally, epileptic seizures can lead to an increase in the number of sites tha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xiong J,Mao DA,Liu LQ

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute systemic vasculitis of childhood with prolonged fever, and the diagnosis of KD is mainly based on clinical criteria, which is prone to misdiagnosis with other febrile infectious (FI) diseases. Currently, there remain no effective molecular markers for KD diagnosis. In this study, we a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhong J,Huang Q,Wang Y,Gao H,Jia H,Fan J,Liang H

更新日期：2020-04-26 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：Purpose:We evaluated the efficacies of the adaptive steepest descent projection onto convex sets (ASD-POCS), simultaneous algebraic reconstruction technique (SART), filtered back projection (FBP), and maximum likelihood expectation maximization (MLEM) total variation minimization iterative algorithms for reducing expos...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gomi T,Koibuchi Y

更新日期：2018-06-19 00:00:00

abstract：:In the last decade the number of wireless devices operating at the frequency band of 2.4 GHz has increased in several settings, such as healthcare, occupational, and household. In this work, the emissions from Wi-Fi transceivers applicable to context aware scenarios are analyzed in terms of potential interference and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Miguel-Bilbao S,Aguirre E,Lopez Iturri P,Azpilicueta L,Roldán J,Falcone F,Ramos V

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) was related to invasion and metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. This study was designed to investigate the role of EphA2 in VM formation of HNSCC. METHODS:The SiRNA technique was used to knock down the expression of EphA2 in vitro. The ability of cell...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang W,Lin P,Sun B,Zhang S,Cai W,Han C,Li L,Lu H,Zhao X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The presence of radiological signs of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is not necessarily associated with symptoms. Hence, the prevalence of cam and pincer deformities in the overall population may be underestimated. The purpose of this study was to screen an unselected cohort of people without hip symptoms...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Thier S,Gerisch D,Weiss C,Fickert S,Brunner A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Astragalus membranaceus polysaccharide (APS) components are main ingredients of TCM and have proven efficacy to activate T cells and B cells, enhancing immunity in humans. In this study, elevated cytokine and anti-PD-1 antibody titers were found in mice after immunization with APS. Therefore, phage-display technology ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chang FL,Tsai KC,Lin TY,Yang TW,Lo YN,Chen WC,Chang JH,Lu MK,Chiou CT,Chen PH,Yen Y,Pan SL,Lee YC

更新日期：2020-03-03 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：Objective:Multifocality within an affected lobe (unilateral multifocality) or two lobes (bilaterality) is commonly denoted as multifocality without differentiation. Recently, there has been molecular evidence indicating that unilateral multifocality and bilaterality could be two different entities. However, few studies...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cai J,Fang F,Chen J,Xiang D

更新日期：2020-07-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Gastric cancer (GC) is one of the most common and fatal malignancies worldwide. MicroRNAs (miRNAs) play a critical role in tumor initiation, proliferation, and metastasis of gastric cancer. miR193b has been identified as a tumor suppressor in a variety of tumor types; however, its role in gastric cancer is yet to be d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tian R,Jiang H,Shao L,Yu Y,Guo Q,Cao B,Guo S

更新日期：2020-05-25 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:3D nonfluoroscopic mapping systems (NMSs) are generally used in the catheter ablation (CA) of complex ventricular and atrial arrhythmias. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and long-term effect of the extended, routine use of NMSs for CA. Methods:Our study involved 1028 patients who un...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Marini M,Martin M,Ravanelli D,Del Greco M,Quintarelli S,Guarracini F,Coser A,Valentini A,Bonmassari R

更新日期：2019-03-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Angiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis are important in the proliferation and survival of the malignant hematopoietic neoplasms, including non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHLs). Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) play an important role in the initiation of angiogenesis. Both VEGF ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wróbel T,Mazur G,Dzietczenia J,Gębura K,Kuliczkowski K,Bogunia-Kubik K

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Can polymer-based immunohistochemical staining of p57(kip2) replace DNA analysis as an inexpensive means of differentiating complete mole from partial mole or hydropic abortion? METHODS AND MATERIALS:Original paraffin-embedded tissue blocks from 14 equivocal cases were turned over to our laboratory and exami...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sasaki S,Sasaki Y,Kunimura T,Sekizawa A,Kojima Y,Iino K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tumourigenesis is a mutation accumulation process, which is likely to start with a mutated founder cell. The evolutionary nature of tumor development makes phylogenetic models suitable for inferring tumor evolution through genetic variation data. Copy number variation (CNV) is the major genetic marker of the genome wi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liang Y,Liao B,Zhu W

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cystic echinococcosis is a serious zoonotic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus species complex. The current study is the first attempt to determine the level of infection in domestic livestock and to explore the CE-related knowledge and awareness among livestock farmers in different districts of Khyber Pakhtunk...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Haleem S,Niaz S,Qureshi NA,Ullah R,Alsaid MS,Alqahtani AS,Shahat AA

更新日期：2018-09-12 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：:Exosomes can reach distant tissues through blood circulation to communicate directly with target cells and rapidly regulate intracellular signals. Exosomes play an important role in cardiovascular pathophysiology. Different exosomes derived from different sources, and their cargos have different mechanisms of action. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liang B,He X,Zhao YX,Zhang XX,Gu N

更新日期：2020-07-07 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Splenectomy can improve liver function and survival in patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) and liver cirrhosis. We investigated the underlying mechanism in a mouse model of concanavalin A- (ConA-) induced liver fibrosis. Methods:We used ConA to induce immune liver fibrosis in BALB/c mice. Splenectomy w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang Y,Guo X,Jiao G,Luo L,Zhou L,Zhang J,Wang B

更新日期：2019-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Tryptophan (Trp) plays an essential role in pig behavior and growth performances. However, little is known about Trp's effects on tight junction barrier and intestinal health in weaned pigs. In the present study, twenty-four (24) weaned pigs were randomly assigned to one of the three treatments with 8 piglets/treatmen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tossou MC,Liu H,Bai M,Chen S,Cai Y,Duraipandiyan V,Liu H,Adebowale TO,Al-Dhabi NA,Long L,Tarique H,Oso AO,Liu G,Yin Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of endotamponade agents has gained a major role in the management of macular complications of high myopia. Myopic foveoschisis and macular hole are the main macular complication of pathologic myopia, this growing condition that is a main cause of visual loss, especially in patients at a younger age. We discuss...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Valldeperas X,Lorenzo-Carrero J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Staphylococcal food-borne disease (SFD) is one of the most common food-borne diseases worldwide resulting from the contamination of food by preformed S. aureus enterotoxins. It is one of the most common causes of reported food-borne diseases in the United States. Although several Staphylococcal enterotoxins (SEs) have...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kadariya J,Smith TC,Thapaliya D

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：Aim:To investigate the effect of fecal microbiota transplantation on visceral hypersensitivity compared with Bifidobacterium longum. Methods:Mice visceral hypersensitivity was induced by Trichinella spiralis. After 8 weeks, they were divided into three groups (controls, Bifidobacterium longum, and fecal microbiota tra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bai T,Zhang L,Wang H,Qian W,Song J,Hou X

更新日期：2018-01-30 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficiency of oat bran and barley bran in lowering the induced hyperlipidemia and hypercholesterolemia in blood of male Albino rats (Rattus rattus) was studied. Twenty rats were divided into four groups each consisted of five rats and fed the specified test diets for eight weeks. The first group (G1) is the negati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El Rabey HA,Al-Seeni MN,Amer HM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The aim of this study was to investigate the association between adiponectin gene polymorphisms rs10937273, rs1501299, rs182052, rs2241767, and rs266729 and environmental risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Hohhot. The study explored different models of gene-environment interactions, aimed at p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cui M,Gao Y,Zhao Y,Pang H,Chen L,Wang Z,Zhao L,Li M

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:In this paper, differences between multichannel EEG signals of artists and nonartists were analyzed during visual perception and mental imagery of some paintings and at resting condition using approximate entropy (ApEn). It was found that ApEn is significantly higher for artists during the visual perception and the me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shourie N,Firoozabadi M,Badie K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00