The Use and Effectiveness of Triple Multiplex System for Coding Region Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in Mitochondrial DNA Typing of Archaeologically Obtained Human Skeletons from Premodern Joseon Tombs of Korea.

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：PURPOSE:Thermographic assessment of temperature distribution within the examined tissues allows a quick, noncontact, noninvasive measurement of their temperature. The aim of the study was to evaluate the usefulness of digital infrared imaging in monitoring experimental inflammation of pleura (PL), lower lip (LL), and l...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Całkosiński I,Dobrzyński M,Rosińczuk J,Dudek K,Chrószcz A,Fita K,Dymarek R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Methadone remains the most common form of pharmacological therapy for opioid dependence; however, there is a lack of explanation for the reports of its relatively low success rate in achieving complete abstinence. One hypothesis is that in vivo binding of methadone to the plasma glycoprotein alpha-1-acid glycoprotein ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Behan JL,Cruickshank YE,Matthews-Smith G,Bruce M,Smith KD

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A number of statistical methods for detecting gene-gene interactions have been developed in genetic association studies with binary traits. However, many phenotype measures are intrinsically quantitative and categorizing continuous traits may not always be straightforward and meaningful. Association of gene-gene inter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yee J,Kwon MS,Jin S,Park T,Park M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The repair of bone defects is a big challenge in reconstructive surgery. Periosteal distraction osteogenesis (PDO), as a promising technique used for bone regeneration, forms a space between the periosteum and bone cortex to regenerate the new bone merely by distracting the periosteum. In order to investigate the infl...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao D,Jiang W,Wang Y,Wang C,Zhang X,Li Q,Han D

更新日期：2020-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Only a few species of the large Astragalus genus, widely used for medicinal purposes, have been thoroughly studied for phytochemical composition. The aim of our research was to investigate the rarely studied species A. glycyphyllos L. and A. cicer L. for the distribution of mineral elements and phytochemicals in whole...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Butkutė B,Dagilytė A,Benetis R,Padarauskas A,Cesevičienė J,Olšauskaitė V,Lemežienė N

更新日期：2018-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is an autosomal dominant disease characterized by variable expressivity, age penetrance, and a high heterogeneity. The transcriptional profile (miRNAs, mRNAs), epigenetic modifications, and posttranslational modifications seem to be highly relevant for the onset of the disease. miRNAs...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Roma-Rodrigues C,Raposo LR,Fernandes AR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper presents the final results of a cross-sectional study started in 2010. It compares the perceived efficacy of different types of tobacco health warning (texts versus shocking pictures) to quit or reduce tobacco use. METHODS:The study conducted between 2010 and 2012 in Italy enrolled adults smoke...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mannocci A,Colamesta V,Conti V,Cattaruzza MS,Paone G,Cafolla M,Saulle R,Bulzomì V,Antici D,Cuccurullo P,Boccia A,La Torre G,Terzano C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) is an ubiquitous protein that plays different roles in the nucleus, cytoplasm, and extracellular space. It is an important DAMP molecule that allows communication between damaged or tumor cells and the immune system. Tumor cells exploit HMGB1's ability to activate intracellular pathwa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mardente S,Mari E,Massimi I,Fico F,Faggioni A,Pulcinelli F,Antonaci A,Zicari A

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is defined as a disease characterized by persistent, progressive airflow limitation. Recent studies have underlined that COPD is correlated to many systemic manifestations, probably due to an underlying pattern of systemic inflammation. In COPD fractional exhaled Nitric Oxi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malerba M,Radaeli A,Olivini A,Damiani G,Ragnoli B,Montuschi P,Ricciardolo FL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:MicroRNAs have recently been verified as useful diagnostic biomarkers in various diseases. In this study, we investigated whether miR-217 is a useful diagnostic biomarker and the possible pathological mechanism of miR-217 in this disease. Methods:Patients with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), memb...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Liu B,Xue H,Zhou QQ,Peng L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Kawasaki disease (KD) is a systemic vasculitis and is a leading cause of coronary artery lesions (CALs) in childhood. Our previous study has shown higher levels of serum Resistin in KD patients with coronary aneurysm. This study aimed at examining the association of Resistin with inflammatory cytokine express...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gao F,Si F,Feng S,Yi Q,Liu R

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Concordance between transient elastography (TE) and ultrasonography (US) in assessing liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and concurrent nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has been rarely studied. This study aimed to evaluate the individual and combined performances of TE...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang GL,Zhao QY,Lin CS,Hu ZX,Zhang T,Gao ZL

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), the study aims to identify trajectories of TGP and FGA over five time points within a 9-year period, explore the relationships between the trajectories of TGP and FGA, and explore if participants from distinct TGP and FGA ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Martinent G,Bailly N,Ferrand C,Gana K,Giraudeau C,Joulain M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Study of the probiotic potential of microorganisms isolated from fermented foods has been increasing, especially studies related to lactobacilli. In intestinal models, lactobacilli have demonstrated beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory activity and increased antibody production, but the molecular mechanism...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pessoa WFB,Melgaço ACC,de Almeida ME,Ramos LP,Rezende RP,Romano CC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:Technetium-99m diethylene triamine pentaacetic acid (Tc-99m DTPA) renal dynamic scintigraphy is a widely used imaging technique that evaluates renal function of patients with extrarenal abnormalities, but its clinical value in potentially offering us information on proliferation of liposarcoma has not yet been ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang Y,Li M,Dai S,Li Y

更新日期：2020-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Natural medical plant is considered as a good source of tyrosinase inhibitors. Red vine leaf extract (RVLE) can be applied to a wide variety of medical disciplines, such as treatments for chronic venous insufficiency over many decades. This study investigated the tyrosinase inhibitory activity of RVLE containing galli...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lin YS,Chen HJ,Huang JP,Lee PC,Tsai CR,Hsu TF,Huang WY

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:MicroRNAs orchestrate the expression of the genome and impact many, if not all, cellular processes. Their deregulation is thus often causative of human malignancies, including cancers. Numerous studies have implicated microRNAs in the different steps of tumorigenesis including initiation, progression, metastasis, and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Saumet A,Mathelier A,Lecellier CH

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) is commonly defined as a decline in kidney function occurring in a narrow time window after administration of iodinated contrast material. The incidence of AKI after contrast material administration greatly depends on the specific definition and cutoff values used. Althoug...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Meinel FG,De Cecco CN,Schoepf UJ,Katzberg R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To protect against the environmental pollution, the present research was undertaken to enumerate the Bacterial Technologies (BTs) on the restoration of polluted urban rivers, that is, Fenghu-Song Yang River (FSR) and Xuxi River (XXR). Experimental research accounted for the physiochemical parameters (pH; temperature; ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hashim S,Yuebo X,Ahmad F,Arslan C,Saifullah M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. This study aims to extract motor ingredients through data mining from wearable sensors in a virtual reality goal-directed shoulder rehabilitation (GDSR) system and to examine their effects toward clinical assessment. Design. A single-group before/after comparison. Setting. Outpatient research hospital. Subj...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee SH,Yeh SC,Chan RC,Chen S,Yang G,Zheng LR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was the synthesis of folic acid- (FA-) targeted polymeric micelles of Synperonic PE/F 127-cholesteryl hemisuccinate (PF127-Chol) for specific delivery of docetaxel (DTX). Targeted or nontargeted micelles loaded with DTX were prepared via dialysis method. The effects of processing variables ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Varshosaz J,Taymouri S,Hassanzadeh F,Javanmard SH,Rostami M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autoimmunity remains a complex physiologic deviation, enabled and perpetuated by a variety of interplayers and pathways. Simplistic approaches, targeting either isolated end-effectors of more centrally placed interactors of these mechanisms, are continuously tried in an effort to comprehend and halt cascades with pote...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pateinakis P,Pyrpasopoulou A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Photosystem II photochemistry and phycobiliprotein (PBP) genes of red algae Kappaphycus alvarezii, raw material of κ -carrageenan used in food and pharmaceutical industries, were analyzed in this study. Minimum saturating irradiance (I k) of this algal species was less than 115 μmol m(-2) s(-1). Its actual PSII effici...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guan X,Wang J,Zhu J,Yao C,Liu J,Qin S,Jiang P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Antiepileptics used for treating neuropathic pain have various actions including voltage-gated Na(+) and Ca(2+) channels, glutamate-receptor inhibition, and GABA(A)-receptor activation, while local anesthetics are also used to alleviate the pain. It has not been fully examined yet how nerve conduction inhibitions by l...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Uemura Y,Fujita T,Ohtsubo S,Hirakawa N,Sakaguchi Y,Kumamoto E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Methods:In the study, we included 86 children diagnosed with atopic asthma (n = 25), allergic rhinitis (n = 20), and atopic dermatitis (n = 20) and healthy control subjects (n = 21) of Caucasian origin from the Polish population. The blood leukocyte expression of 31 genes involved in neuroinflammatory response (neurotr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sobkowiak P,Langwiński W,Nowakowska J,Wojsyk-Banaszak I,Szczepankiewicz D,Jenerowicz D,Wasilewska E,Bręborowicz A,Szczepankiewicz A

更新日期：2020-06-10 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:An increased number of survivors have emerged from the 2014 West African Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemic. Post-Ebola Syndrome (PES) is a group of physical and psychological symptoms affecting EVD survivors. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of PES among EVD survivors in Montserrado County, Lib...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wilson HW,Amo-Addae M,Kenu E,Ilesanmi OS,Ameme DK,Sackey SO

更新日期：2018-06-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Growing evidence suggests that increased arginase activity affects vital bioprocesses in various systems and universally mediates the pathogenesis of numerous metabolic diseases. The adverse effects of arginase are associated with a severe decline in L-arginine bioavailability, which leads to nitric oxide synthase sub...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gilinsky MA,Polityko YK,Markel AL,Latysheva TV,Samson AO,Polis B,Naumenko SE

更新日期：2020-02-12 00:00:00

abstract：:This research assessed the seasonal variation of the chemical composition and antibacterial and anticholinesterase activities of essential oils extracted from M. longifolia leaves. The leaves organic fractions were also investigated for their biological activities and pharmacological functions. The essential oil highe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zouari-Bouassida K,Trigui M,Makni S,Jlaiel L,Tounsi S

更新日期：2018-12-09 00:00:00