Sequence Variation in HSP40 Gene among 16 Toxoplasma gondii Isolates from Different Hosts and Geographical Locations.

abstract：:Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), which has biomechanical performance similar to that of human cancellous bone, is used widely as a spinal implant material. However, its bioinertness and hydrophobic surface properties result in poor osseointegration. This study applies a novel modification method, arc ion plating (AIP), th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tsou HK,Chi MH,Hung YW,Chung CJ,He JL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Result:In the denture wearers, HHV8 DNA was detected in 11 cases. Two of the controls amplified HHV8 DNA. Fisher's exact test demonstrates a significant difference between virus infection and using removable dentures (p = 0.015). Conclusion:Our findings suggested that HHV8 detection could be associated with use of den...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Derafshi R,Ghapanchi J,Rezazadeh F,Kalantari MH,Naeeni AM,Farzin M,Moattari A

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To evaluate thiol/disulphide homeostasis as a new indicator of oxidative stress in AKI patients and to determine the effect of HD on antioxidant balance and oxidative stress through plasma thiols. Methods:This study was performed in patients aged between 12 months and 18 years prospectively who underwent hemodialy...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ayar G,Sahin S,Yazici MU,Neselioglu S,Erel O,Bayrakcı US

更新日期：2018-09-25 00:00:00

abstract：:The 3'-end processing (3'P) of each viral long terminal repeat (LTR) during human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) integration is a vital step in the HIV life cycle. Blocking the 3'P using 3'P inhibitor has recently become an attractive strategy for HIV-1 therapeutic intervention. Recently, we have developed a no...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sakkhachornphop S,Thongkum W,Tayapiwatana C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:High tibial osteotomy (HTO) has been adopted as an effective surgery for medial degeneration of the osteoarthritis (OA) knee. However, satisfactory outcomes necessitate the precise creation and distraction of osteotomized wedges and the use of intraoperative X-ray images to continually monitor the wedge-related...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang JC,Chen CF,Luo CA,Chang MC,Lee OK,Huang Y,Lin SC

更新日期：2018-05-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Nutrient overload leads to impaired muscle oxidative capacity and insulin sensitivity. However, comparative analyses of the effects of dietary manipulation on skeletal muscles with different fiber composition are lacking. This study aimed to investigate the selective adaptations in the soleus and tibialis anterior mus...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Collino M,Mastrocola R,Nigro D,Chiazza F,Aragno M,D'Antona G,Minetto MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Previous studies have investigated the association between the use of bisphosphonates and the development of breast cancer, which presented controversial results. Thus, this meta-analysis was conducted to summarize the current evidence of the association of bisphosphonate use with breast cancer risk. Method...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Peng R,Liang X,Zhang G,Yao Y,Chen Z,Pan X,Wang J,Liu G

更新日期：2020-10-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine the capacity of biofilm formation of atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (aEPEC) strains on abiotic and biotic surfaces. Ninety-one aEPEC strains, isolated from feces of children with diarrhea, were analyzed by the crystal violet (CV) assay on an abiotic surface after 24 h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Culler HF,Mota CM,Abe CM,Elias WP,Sircili MP,Franzolin MR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Muscle mass and strength progressively decrease with age, which results in a condition known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia would lead to physical disability, poor quality of life, and death. Therefore, much is expected of an effective intervention for sarcopenia. Epidemiologic, clinical, and laboratory evidence suggest an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wagatsuma A,Sakuma K

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：:Many topical agents are available for treating the acute phase of acne; however, few agents have been proven beneficial during the maintenance phase. Objective. To evaluate the efficacy and safety of moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid during the maintenance phase of ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kulthanan K,Trakanwittayarak S,Tuchinda P,Chularojanamontri L,Limphoka P,Varothai S

更新日期：2020-10-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Adult orthodontics may confront problems related to the bonding performance of orthodontic brackets to new generation restorative materials used for crown or laminate restorations. The aim of the present study was to investigate the shear bond strength of ceramic brackets to two new generation CAD/CAM interpenetrating...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Özarslan MM,Üstün Ö,Buyukkaplan US,Barutcigil Ç,Türker N,Barutcigil K

更新日期：2018-05-30 00:00:00

abstract：:Dental modeling resins have been developed for use in areas where highly precise resin structures are needed. The manufacturers claim that these polymethyl methacrylate/methyl methacrylate (PMMA/MMA) resins show little or no shrinkage after polymerization. This study examined the polymerization shrinkage of five denta...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kwon TY,Ha JY,Chun JN,Son JS,Kim KH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A prospective nonrandomized controlled study was conducted to explore the association between ocular dominance and degree of myopia in patients with anisometropia and to investigate the character of visual evoked potential (VEP) in high anisometropias. 1771 young myopia cases including 790 anisometropias were recruite...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang Q,Wu Y,Liu W,Gao L

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Studies on the occurrence of pharmaceuticals show that the widely used pharmaceuticals ibuprofen and diclofenac are present in relevant concentrations in the environment. A pilot plant treating hospital wastewater with relevant concentrations of these pharmaceuticals was evaluated for its performance to reduce the con...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Langenhoff A,Inderfurth N,Veuskens T,Schraa G,Blokland M,Kujawa-Roeleveld K,Rijnaarts H

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are common in humans, though cellular components of the knee have little regenerative or proliferation potential. This study investigated the differentiation of human amnion-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hAMSCs) into human anterior cruciate ligament fibroblasts (hACLFs) in vitro t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li Y,Liu Z,Jin Y,Zhu X,Wang S,Yang J,Ren Y,Fu Q,Xiong H,Zou G,Liu Y

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cancer metastasis has been demonstrated as it is the culmination of a cascade of priming steps. Increasing evidence has shown that tumor-derived molecular components (TDMCs) are known as extra cellular vesicle and nonvesicle factors and serve as versatile intercellular communication vehicles which can mediate signalin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Z,Qiao J,Zhang D,Zhu W,Zhu J,Leng X,Li S

更新日期：2019-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Recombinant adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors are powerful tools for both basic neuroscience experiments and clinical gene therapies for neurological diseases. Intravascularly administered self-complementary AAV9 vectors can cross the blood-brain barrier. However, AAV9 vectors are of limited usefulness because they...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Iida A,Takino N,Miyauchi H,Shimazaki K,Muramatsu S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood pressure is the most important, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Lifestyle factors and also workload are the main, potential risk factors for the development of hypertension. This study focused on the early detection of unknown hypertension by screening employees in the hotel and restaurant in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Seibt R,Hunger B,Stieler L,Stoll R,Kreuzfeld S

更新日期：2018-04-08 00:00:00

abstract：Aims:We aimed to summarize available lines of evidence about intraoperative and postoperative donor outcomes following robotic-assisted laparoscopic donor nephrectomy (RALDN) as well as outcomes of graft and recipients. Methods:A systematic review of PubMed/Medline, ISI Web of Knowledge, and Scopus databases was perfo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Creta M,Calogero A,Sagnelli C,Peluso G,Incollingo P,Candida M,Minieri G,Longo N,Fusco F,Tammaro V,Dodaro CA,Mangiapia F,Carlomagno N

更新日期：2019-04-22 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To identify an effective method to prevent myopia progression by characterizing the regulation of matrix metalloproteinase- (MMP-) 2 expression and its secretion from scleral fibroblasts and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) cells by miR-29a. METHODS:The effects of miR-29a on the growth of scleral fibroblasts a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Hu DN,Zhu Y,Sun H,Gu P,Zhu D,Zhou J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic patients are at risk for spontaneous foot ulcers, chronic wounds, infections, and tissue necrosis. Current theories suggest that the development and progression of diabetic foot ulcers are mainly caused by arteriosclerosis and peripheral neuropathy. Tissue necrosis plays a primordial role in the progression o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lévigne D,Tobalem M,Modarressi A,Pittet-Cuénod B

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Spinal cord injury (SCI) is often associated with long-term impairments related to functional limitations in the sensorimotor system. The use of virtual reality (VR) technology may lead to increased motivation and engagement, besides allowing a wide range of possible tasks/exercises to be implemented in reha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： de Araújo AVL,Neiva JFO,Monteiro CBM,Magalhães FH

更新日期：2019-11-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Otitis media (OM) is a common inflammatory disease of the middle ear cavity and mainly occurs in children. As a critical regulator of inflammation response, the nuclear factor kappa B (NF-κB) pathway has been found to play an essential role in the pathogenesis of various human diseases. The aim of this study was to ex...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang X,Zhang Q,Lu H,Wang C,Xia L

更新日期：2021-01-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Liver cell culture within three-dimensional structures provides an improved culture system for various applications in basic research, pharmacological screening, and implantable or extracorporeal liver support. Biodegradable calcium-based scaffolds in such systems could enhance liver cell functionality by providing en...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Finoli A,Schmelzer E,Over P,Nettleship I,Gerlach JC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Triglyceride-glucose index (TyG index) is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), but research on this relationship is limited in Japan. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the correlation between TyG index and the risk of T2DM in the Japanese population. Here, 12732 participants were selected from the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu EQ,Weng YP,Zhou AM,Zeng CL

更新日期：2020-12-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Malaria is one of the life-threatening diseases in the world. The spread of resistance to antimalarial drugs is a major challenge, and resistance to artemisinin has been reported in the Southeast Asian region. In the previous study, the active compound of Streptomyces hygroscopicus subsp. Hygroscopicus (S. hygroscopic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nugraha RY,Faratisha IF,Mardhiyyah K,Ariel DG,Putri FF,Nafisatuzzamrudah,Winarsih S,Sardjono TW,Fitri LE

更新日期：2020-01-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a leading cause of iatrogenic acute kidney injury, as the usage of contrast media for imaging and intravascular intervention keeps expanding. Diabetes is an important predisposing factor for CIN, particularly in patients with renal functional impairment. Renal hypoxia, combin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Heyman SN,Rosenberger C,Rosen S,Khamaisi M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00