Liver Stiffness Measurement in Psoriasis: Do Metabolic or Disease Factors Play the Important Role?

abstract：:Objective. Our objective is to develop a computerized scheme for liver tumor segmentation in MR images. Materials and Methods. Our proposed scheme consists of four main stages. Firstly, the region of interest (ROI) image which contains the liver tumor region in the T1-weighted MR image series was extracted by using se...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Le TN,Bao PT,Huynh HT

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Densitometry data generated for Western blots are commonly used to compare protein abundance between samples. In the last decade, it has become apparent that assumptions underpinning these comparisons are often violated in studies reporting Western blot data in the literature. These violations can lead to erroneous in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Butler TAJ,Paul JW,Chan EC,Smith R,Tolosa JM

更新日期：2019-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term application and extensive use of synthetic insecticides have resulted in accumulating their residues in food, milk, water, and soil and cause adverse health effects to human and ecosystems. Therefore, application of natural insecticides in agriculture and public health sectors has been increased as alternati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mossa AH,Mohafrash SMM,Chandrasekaran N

更新日期：2018-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacteria are a source of a large number of secondary metabolites with several biomedical and biotechnological applications. In recent years, there has been tremendous progress in the development of novel synthetic biology approaches both to increase the production rate of secondary metabolites of interest in native pr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Frias UA,Pereira GKB,Guazzaroni ME,Silva-Rocha R

更新日期：2018-07-09 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Many studies, comparing the health associated risks of electronic cigarettes with conventional cigarettes focus mainly on the common chemical compounds found between them. Aim:Review chemical compounds found exclusively in electronic cigarettes and describe their toxic effects, focusing on electronic-cigare...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Armendáriz-Castillo I,Guerrero S,Vera-Guapi A,Cevallos-Vilatuña T,García-Cárdenas JM,Guevara-Ramírez P,López-Cortés A,Pérez-Villa A,Yumiceba V,Zambrano AK,Leone PE,Paz-Y-Miño C

更新日期：2019-12-19 00:00:00

abstract：:Sarcopenia is defined as a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of muscle mass and strength. The more rationale approach to delay the progression of sarcopenia is based on the combination of proper nutrition, possibly associated with the use of dietary supplements and a regular exercise program. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rondanelli M,Faliva M,Monteferrario F,Peroni G,Repaci E,Allieri F,Perna S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Macrosomia has become a worldwide problem with the rapid economic growth in the past few years. However, the detailed mechanism of how the macrosomia happened remains unknown. Growing evidence indicates that miRNAs are involved in maintaining metabolic homeostasis. We hypothesized that serum miRNAs are poten...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hu L,Han J,Zheng F,Ma H,Chen J,Jiang Y,Jiang H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Oxycodone is a widely used opioid analgesic, which is involved in cancer pain and non-cancer pain. This study is intended to understand the publication characteristics of oxycodone research field and assess the quality of pertinent articles from 1998 to 2017. Methods:Oxycodone-related publications from 1998...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lei F,Ye J,Wang J,Xia Z

更新日期：2019-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Ampelopsis brevipedunculata (Maxim.) Trautv. (AB), a traditional East Asian medicine, exhibits protective effects against several inflammatory diseases. Our search for an inhibitor of IL-6-induced JAK2/STAT3 activation revealed that AB ethanolic extract (ABE) had a significant inhibitory effect on IL-6-induced STAT3 e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jang HJ,Lee SJ,Lim HJ,Jung K,Lee S,Park CS,Lee SW,Rho MC

更新日期：2018-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Moringa grows in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. The genus Moringa belongs to family Moringaceae. It is found to possess various medicinal uses including hypoglycemic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, hypolipidemic, and antioxidant activities. In this study, we investigated the antimicrobial and the an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mansour M,Mohamed MF,Elhalwagi A,El-Itriby HA,Shawki HH,Abdelhamid IA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An FDA-regulated, prescription medical food (Fosteum; 27 mg natural genistein, 200 IU cholecalciferol, 20 mg citrated zinc bisglycinate (4 mg elemental zinc) per capsule) and an over-the-counter (OTC) supplement (Citracal Plus Bone Density Builder; 27 mg synthetic genistein, 600 mg elemental calcium (calcium citrate),...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bitto A,Burnett BP,Polito F,Russo S,D'Anna R,Pillai L,Squadrito F,Altavilla D,Levy RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This paper presents an ultrasound simulation model for pulsatile blood flow, modulated by the motion of a stenosed vessel wall. It aims at generating more realistic ultrasonic signals to provide an environment for evaluating ultrasound signal processing and imaging and a framework for investigating the behaviors of bl...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Q,Zhang Y,Zhou Y,Zhang K,Zhang K,Gao L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Malignant melanoma is characterized by its bad prognosis for aggressiveness, drug resistance, and early metastasis. Isorhamnetin (3'-methoxy-3,4',5,7-tetrahydroxyflavone; IH) is a natural flavonoid that has been investigated for its antitumor effects in breast cancer, colon cancer, and gastric cancer through inducing ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Duan R,Liang X,Chai B,Zhou Y,Du H,Suo Y,Chen Z,Li Q,Huang X

更新日期：2020-05-05 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To assess glutamine/glutamate (Glx) and lactate (Lac) metabolism using proton magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (1H-MRS) in order to differentiate between adrenal gland nodules and masses (adenomas, pheochromocytomas, carcinomas, and metastases). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Institutional review board approval...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Goldman SM,Nunes TF,Melo HJ,Dalavia C,Szejnfeld D,Kater C,Andreoni C,Szejnfeld J,Ajzen SA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:VEGF-NO axis uncoupling is an important pathogenesis for DN. Reduced β2GPI could play a part in VEGF signaling pathway and has a protective effect on diabetic vascular disease. This study investigates the effect of reduced β2GPI on glomerular mesangial cells VEGF-NO axis uncoupling induced by high glucose. Compared to...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Saijun Z,Xin L,Jie W,Shumin X,Shuaihui L,Pei Y

更新日期：2018-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:This retrospective cohort study aims to describe characteristics of patients with MRONJ, to identify factors associated with MRONJ development, and to examine variables associated with favourable outcome. Totally 32 patients were followed and observed: 21 females and 11 males, in the age range 35-84 in the period from...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Petrovic M,Jelovac DB,Antic S,Antunovic M,Lukic N,Sabani M,Mudrak J,Jezdic Z,Pucar A,Stefanovic A,Kuzmanovic C,Nikolic D,Konstantinovic V

更新日期：2019-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is a challenge for surgeons and is still without effective treatment method. This study is aimed at evaluating the combined pharmacotherapy with alendronate and desferoxamine for preventing glucocorticoid-induced osteonecrosis of the femoral head (GIOFH) and evaluatin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sheng H,Lao Y,Zhang S,Ding W,Lu D,Xu B

更新日期：2020-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the clinical relevance of the levels of TNFα blockers and anti-drug antibodies (anti-drug Ab) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and spondyloarthritis (SpA) treated with adalimumab (ADA), etanercept (ETA), or infliximab (INF) for a prolonged period of time. METHODS:Clinical characteristics...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Arstikyte I,Kapleryte G,Butrimiene I,Venalis A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a major contributor to acute kidney injury (AKI). At present, there are no effective therapies to prevent AKI. The aim of this study was to analyse whether valproic acid (VPA), a histone deacetylase inhibitor with anti-inflammatory properties, prevents renal IRI. Male Wistar rats w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Costalonga EC,Silva FM,Noronha IL

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2017/7865747.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang N,Tian H,Huang D,Meng X,Guo W,Wang C,Yin X,Zhang H,Jiang B,He Z,Wang Z

更新日期：2018-05-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Stability and mobility in functional motor activities depend on a precise regulation of phasic and tonic muscular activity that is carried out automatically, without conscious awareness. The sensorimotor control of posture involves a complex integration of multisensory inputs that results in a final motor adjustment p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rinalduzzi S,Trompetto C,Marinelli L,Alibardi A,Missori P,Fattapposta F,Pierelli F,Currà A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Unipotent spermatogonial stem cells (SSCs) can be transformed into ESC-like cells that exhibit pluripotency in vitro. However, except for mouse models, their characterization and their origins have remained controversies in other models including humans. This controversy has arisen primarily from the lack of the direc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lim JJ,Kim HJ,Kim KS,Hong JY,Lee DR

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Organic pollutants, like phenol, along with heavy metals, like chromium, are present in various industrial effluents that pose serious health hazard to humans. The present study looked at removal of chromium (VI) in presence of phenol in a counter-current continuous packed bed reactor packed with E. coli cells immobil...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chakraborty B,Indra S,Hazra D,Betai R,Ray L,Basu S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. The poor long-term adherence is known to affect the efficacy of allergen immunotherapy (AIT). In the case of injection AIT (SCIT), one of the main determinants is the inconvenience for patients to undergo prolonged build-up phases. Thus, simplifying the time schedule of the induction protocol could be ef...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caruso C,Bramé B,Bagnasco D,Cocconcelli A,Ortolani V,Pravettoni V,Scarpa S,Zisa G,Passalacqua G,Colantuono S

更新日期：2020-02-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Tanshinone IIA (Tan IIA), an active phytochemical in the dried root of Salvia miltiorrhiza Bunge, has shown an antiproliferative activity on various human cancer cell lines including nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells. However, the effects of Tan IIA on human oral cancer cells are still unknown. This study aimed to invest...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tseng PY,Lu WC,Hsieh MJ,Chien SY,Chen MK

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Electrospun scaffolds provide a dense framework of nanofibers with pore sizes and fiber diameters that closely resemble the architecture of native extracellular matrix. However, it generates limited three-dimensional structures of relevant physiological thicknesses. 3D printing allows digitally controlled fabrication ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mellor LF,Huebner P,Cai S,Mohiti-Asli M,Taylor MA,Spang J,Shirwaiker RA,Loboa EG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A reliable in vivo imaging method to localize transplanted cells and monitor their viability would enable a systematic investigation of cell therapy. Most stem cell transplantation studies have used immunohistological staining, which does not provide information about the migration of transplanted cells in vivo in the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kim JH,Lee HJ,Song YS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Compressive sensing (CS) offers compression of data below the Nyquist rate, making it an attractive solution in the field of medical imaging, and has been extensively used for ultrasound (US) compression and sparse recovery. In practice, CS offers a reduction in data sensing, transmission, and storage. Compressive sen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yousufi M,Amir M,Javed U,Tayyib M,Abdullah S,Ullah H,Qureshi IM,Alimgeer KS,Akram MW,Khan KB

更新日期：2019-11-15 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：:Purpose. To report pilot data from a novel image analysis software "RetiView," to highlight clinically relevant information in RetCam images of infants with aggressive posterior retinopathy of prematurity (APROP). Methods. Twenty-three imaging sessions of consecutive infants of Asian Indian origin with clinically diag...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jayadev C,Vinekar A,Mohanachandra P,Desai S,Suveer A,Mangalesh S,Bauer N,Shetty B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00