Recent Experiences and Advances in Contrast-Enhanced Subharmonic Ultrasound.

abstract：:Mammalian protection against leishmanial infection depends on the development of an effective immune response. Zoonotic visceral leishmaniasis (ZVL) patients are usually unable to mount an effective immune response against the parasite and indeed appear to be severely immunosuppressed. This suppression has strong nons...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Soares NM,de Souza JN,Leal TF,Reis EAG,Miranda MS,Dos Santos WLC,Teixeira MCA

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Polyketide belongs to a family of abundant natural products typically produced by the filamentous soil bacteria Streptomyces. Similar to the biosynthesis of most secondary metabolites produced in the Streptomyces species, polyketide compounds are synthesized through tight regulatory networks in the cell, and thus extr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nah JH,Kim HJ,Lee HN,Lee MJ,Choi SS,Kim ES

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The distinction between right-sided and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma has recently received considerable. This study aims to identify key MicroRNA (miRNA) and mRNAs in right-sided colon adenocarcinoma (RSCOAD) and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma (LSCOAD) by TCGA integration analysis. Methods:The miRNA and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang L,Li L,Ma J,Yang S,Zou C,Yu X

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES:An elevated neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been suggested to be associated with a poor prognosis in several cancers. We evaluated the utility of an elevated NLR as a biomarker to predict the prognosis of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients treated with ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Uemura K,Kawahara T,Yamashita D,Jikuya R,Abe K,Tatenuma T,Yokomizo Y,Izumi K,Teranishi JI,Makiyama K,Yumura Y,Kishida T,Udagawa K,Kobayashi K,Miyoshi Y,Yao M,Uemura H

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In Mexico and other developing countries, few reports of the survival of children with acute leukaemia exist. Objective. We aimed at comparing the disease-free survival of children with acute myeloid leukaemia who, in addition to being treated with the Latin American protocol of chemotherapy and an autologou...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jiménez-Hernández E,Dueñas-González MT,Arellano-Galindo J,Medrano-Ortíz-De-Zárate ME,Bekker-Méndez VC,Berges-García A,Solís-Labastida K,Sánchez-Jara B,Tiznado-García HM,Jaimes-Reyes EZ,García-Jiménez X,Espinoza-Hernández L,Núñez-

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tracking individual-cell/object over time is important in understanding drug treatment effects on cancer cells and video surveillance. A fundamental problem of individual-cell/object tracking is to simultaneously address the cell/object appearance variations caused by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. In this paper, in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhong B,Pan S,Wang C,Wang T,Du J,Chen D,Cao L

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A surface plasmon resonance- (SPR-) based recognition method applying H-2 Ld:Ig/peptides complexes for ex vivo monitoring cellular immune responses during murine infection with Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis is described. Lymphocytes from lesion-draining popliteal lymph nodes were captured on a carboxylated senso...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： da Silveira-Júnior LS,Souza-Silva F,Pereira BA,Cysne-Finkelstein L,Cavalcanti Júnior GB,Alves CR

更新日期：2017-01-01 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：:Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative joint disease, where chondrocyte apoptosis is responsible for cartilage degeneration. Bax is a well-known proapoptotic protein of the Bcl-2 family, involved in a large number of physiological and pathological processes. However, the regulation mechanisms of Bax underlying ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Miao G,Zang X,Hou H,Sun H,Wang L,Zhang T,Tan Y,Liu W,Ye P,Gao L,Zha Z

更新日期：2019-03-12 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of this study were to evaluate the contribution of chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA) in the prenatal diagnosis of fetuses with central nervous system (CNS) anomalies but normal chromosomal karyotype. A total of 46 fetuses with CNS anomalies with or without other ultrasound anomalies but normal karyotypes ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun L,Wu Q,Jiang SW,Yan Y,Wang X,Zhang J,Liu Y,Yao L,Ma Y,Wang L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:New and innovative treatment strategies for cancer patients in the fields of immunotherapy and radiotherapy are rapidly developing in parallel. Among the most promising preclinical treatment approaches is combining immunotherapy with radiotherapy where early data suggest synergistic effects in several tumor model syst...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zeng J,Harris TJ,Lim M,Drake CG,Tran PT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oyster mushroom Pleurotus florida was cultivated on different combinations of wheat straw (WS) as basal substrate and oyster shell powder (OSP) supplement. The OSP supplementation considerably responded to different cultivation phases. The mycelium grew fast and showed rapid growth rate (8.91 mmd(-1)) in WS + OSP (97 ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Naraian R,Narayan OP,Srivastava J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute kidney injury (AKI) is associated with an increased risk of developing advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD). Yet, effective interventions to prevent this conversion are unavailable for clinical practice. In this study, we examined the beneficial effects of Tanshinone IIA on renal fibrosis in a mouse model of fo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jiang C,Shao Q,Jin B,Gong R,Zhang M,Xu B

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and physical fitness among preschool children. Methods:A total of 346 participants (201 boys and 145 girls) aged 3.5-5.5 years (M = 4.5 yr, SD = 0.47) from Shanghai, China, completed physical fitness assessments, including triceps ski...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fang H,Quan M,Zhou T,Sun S,Zhang J,Zhang H,Cao Z,Zhao G,Wang R,Chen P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chagas disease is caused by Trypanosoma cruzi infection. Besides the host-related factors, such as immune response and genetic background, the parasite, strain, and occurrences of reinfection episodes, may influence disease outcome. Our results demonstrate that both the primary infection and the reinfection with the C...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Reis Machado J,Silva MV,Borges DC,da Silva CA,Ramirez LE,dos Reis MA,Castellano LR,Rodrigues V,Rodrigues DB

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with major abnormalities of hepatic lipid metabolism. We propose that lipid abnormalities directly or indirectly contribute to NAFLD, especially fatty acid accumulation, arachidonic acid metabolic disturbance, and ceramide overload. The effects o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pei K,Gui T,Kan D,Feng H,Jin Y,Yang Y,Zhang Q,Du Z,Gai Z,Wu J,Li Y

更新日期：2020-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：Results:The VMAT plans showed superior to PTV dose conformity index (CI), homogeneity index (HI), protection of the ipsilateral lung, monitor units (MUs), and maximum dose (Dmax) to the contralateral breast compared with TSP and 9FIMRT plans. The TSP provided better protection for Dmean of the heart and left ventricle ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hu J,Han G,Lei Y,Xu X,Ge W,Ruan C,Chang S,Zhang A,Li X

更新日期：2020-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Candida krusei is osmotolerant yeast used for the production of glycerol. Addition of osmolyte such as NaCl into culture medium can increase the production of glycerol from glucose, but osmolytes may burden the glycerol separation. A coencapsulation method was suggested to create local extracellular hyperosmotic stres...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen G,Yao S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need to scientifically validate the claim that wild species of medicinal plants are more potent than the cultivated plants. Thus, this study evaluated the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of wild and cultivated Alepidea amatymbica. Acetone, methanol, and water extracts of the rhizome of wild and cul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mangoale RM,Afolayan AJ

更新日期：2020-04-13 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hypoxia-induced autophagy and muscle wasting occur in several environmental and pathological conditions. However, the molecular mechanisms underlying the effects of the hypoxia-mimetic agent CoCl2 on autophagy and muscle atrophy are still unclear. METHODS:C2C12 myotubes were exposed to increasing concentrat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen R,Jiang T,She Y,Xu J,Li C,Zhou S,Shen H,Shi H,Liu S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pterygium is a relatively common eye disease that can display an aggressive clinical behaviour. To evaluate the in vitro effects of Curcuma longa on human pterygium-derived keratinocytes, specimens of pterygium from 20 patients undergoing pterygium surgical excision were collected. Pterygium explants were put into cul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sancilio S,Di Staso S,Sebastiani S,Centurione L,Di Girolamo N,Ciancaglini M,Di Pietro R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:The use of blue light-emitting devices (smartphones, tablets, and laptops) at bedtime has negative effects on sleep due to light stimulation and/or problematic excessive use. We aimed to evaluate, among young medical students, if the perception of sleep disturbances due to bedtime use of these devices is c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jniene A,Errguig L,El Hangouche AJ,Rkain H,Aboudrar S,El Ftouh M,Dakka T

更新日期：2019-12-24 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:An analytical and experimental study of split shape dose calculation correction by adjusting the position of the on-axis round leaf end position is presented. We use on-axis corrected results to predict off-axis penumbra region dosimetric performance in an intensity-modulated radiation therapy treatment plannin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu JM,Lee TF,Yeh SA,Hsiao KY,Chen HH,Chao PJ,Chen YT

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Neuroinflammation which presents as a possible mechanism of delirium is associated with MCP-1, an important proinflammatory factor which is expressed on astrocytes. It is known that dexmedetomidine (DEX) possesses potent anti-inflammatory properties. This study aimed to investigate the potential effects of...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu H,Davis JR,Wu ZL,Faez Abdelgawad A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The establishment of the subgingival microbiota is dependent on successive colonization of the implant surface by bacterial species. Different implant surface topographies could influence the bacterial adsorption and therefore jeopardize the implant survival. This study evaluated the biofilm formation capacity of five...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pita PP,Rodrigues JA,Ota-Tsuzuki C,Miato TF,Zenobio EG,Giro G,Figueiredo LC,Gonçalves C,Gehrke SA,Cassoni A,Shibli JA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy is a highly regulated-cell pathway for degrading long-lived proteins as well as for clearing cytoplasmic organelles. Autophagy is a key contributor to cellular homeostasis and metabolism. Warburg hypothesized that cancer growth is frequently associated with a deviation of a set of energy generation mechanism...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gonzalez CD,Alvarez S,Ropolo A,Rosenzvit C,Bagnes MF,Vaccaro MI

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The hepatoprotective and antioxidant activity of Bauhinia hookeri ethanol extract (BHE) against CCl4-induced liver injury was investigated in mice. BHE was administered (500 and 1000 mg/kg/day) along with CCl4 for 6 weeks. The hepatic marker enzymes: alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST), an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Al-Sayed E,Martiskainen O,Seif el-Din SH,Sabra AN,Hammam OA,El-Lakkany NM,Abdel-Daim MM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Picobirnavirus (PBV) which has been included in the list of viruses causing enteric infection in animals is highly versatile because of its broad host range and genetic diversity. PBVs are among the most recent and emerging small, nonenveloped viruses with a bisegmented double-stranded RNA genome, classified under a n...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malik YS,Kumar N,Sharma K,Dhama K,Shabbir MZ,Ganesh B,Kobayashi N,Banyai K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Tantalum rod implantation with vascularized iliac grafting has been reported to be an effective method for the treatment of young patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) to avert the need for total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, there have been unsatisfactory success rates for end-stage ONFH. The auth...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao D,Liu B,Wang B,Yang L,Xie H,Huang S,Zhang Y,Wei X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00