Multiblock discriminant analysis for integrative genomic study.

abstract：:This study aims to ascertain whether cytokines in the aqueous humor can predict macular edema (ME) in diabetic patients following uncomplicated phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Undiluted aqueous humor samples were obtained from 136 consecutive type 2 diabetic patients who underwent cataract surgery. The concentra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dong N,Xu B,Wang B,Chu L,Tang X

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the availability of correction of mandibular plane using software for vertical measurements in cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) according to the sites of the mandible. METHODS:CBCT scans of six dry mandibles were performed at 0-, 5-, 10-, 15-, and 20-degree angles relative to CBCT scannin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Han SS,Lee KM,Kim KD

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The administration of probiotic bacteria for health benefit has rapidly expanded in recent years, with a global market worth $32.6 billion predicted by 2014. The oral administration of most of the probiotics results in the lack of ability to survive in a high proportion of the harsh conditions of acidity and bile conc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Solanki HK,Pawar DD,Shah DA,Prajapati VD,Jani GK,Mulla AM,Thakar PM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to explore the effect of basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) on radiation-induced endothelial dysfunction and histological changes in the urinary bladder. bFGF was administrated to human umbilical vein cells (HUVEC) or urinary bladder immediately after radiation. Reduced expression of thrombo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang S,Qiu X,Zhang Y,Fu K,Zhao X,Wu J,Hu Y,Zhu W,Guo H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery of evolutionarily conserved Atg genes required for autophagy in yeast truly revolutionized this research field and made it possible to carry out functional studies on model organisms. Insects including Drosophila are classical and still popular models to study autophagy, starting from the 1960s. This rev...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mulakkal NC,Nagy P,Takats S,Tusco R,Juhász G,Nezis IP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Local delivery of neurotrophic factors is a pillar of neural repair strategies in the peripheral nervous system. The main disadvantage of the free growth factors is their short half-life of few minutes. In order to prolong their activity, we have conjugated to iron oxide nanoparticles three neurotrophic factors: nerve...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ziv-Polat O,Shahar A,Levy I,Skaat H,Neuman S,Fregnan F,Geuna S,Grothe C,Haastert-Talini K,Margel S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Even today, despite medical progress and intensive health education, odontogenic infections leading to surgical intervention and hospitalization are common in children and young people. The aim of this study was to give a detailed overview of clinical and economic data on children and young people treated ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Doll C,Carl F,Neumann K,Voss JO,Hartwig S,Waluga R,Heiland M,Raguse JD

更新日期：2018-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease (AD) is still deficient. To find active compounds from herbal medicine is of interest in the alleviation of AD symptoms. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of Tanshinone IIA (TIIA) on memory performance and synaptic plasticity in a transgenic AD model at...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li F,Han G,Wu K

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation (RAR) is relevant for treating patients affected by nervous system injuries (e.g., stroke and spinal cord injury). The accurate estimation of the joint angles of the patient limbs in RAR is critical to assess the patient improvement. The economical prevalent method to estimate the patient...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cortés C,de Los Reyes-Guzmán A,Scorza D,Bertelsen Á,Carrasco E,Gil-Agudo Á,Ruiz-Salguero O,Flórez J

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Mycoplasma pneumoniae is a common cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). This cross-sectional study aimed to determine the prevalence of macrolide-resistant M. pneumoniae strains in a convenience series of 234 adult hospitalised and nonhospitalised subjects with a diagnosis of CAP in January 2013 to Ap...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Loconsole D,De Robertis AL,Mallamaci R,Sallustio A,Morea A,Prato R,Quarto M,Martinelli D,Chironna M

更新日期：2019-03-17 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The aim of the study was to determine the effect of different muscle length and visual feedback information (VFI) on accuracy of isometric contraction of elbow flexors in men after an ischemic stroke (IS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Maximum voluntary muscle contraction force (MVMCF) and accurate determinate musc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Juodzbaliene V,Darbutas T,Skurvydas A,Brazaitis M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We encapsulated tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), a major proinflammatory cytokine, into cholesteryl pullulan (CHP) to prepare TNF/CHP nanoparticles. In this report, we describe the immune-enhancing capability of the nanoparticles to act as a vaccine adjuvant. TNF/CHP nanoparticles showed excellent storage stability an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nagatomo D,Taniai M,Ariyasu H,Taniguchi M,Aga M,Ariyasu T,Ohta T,Fukuda S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We measured 28 parameters of 202 femurs from Koreans by an automated geometric computation program using 3D models generated from computed tomography images. The measurement parameters were selected with reference to physical and forensic anthropology studies as well as orthopedic implant design studies. All measureme...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cho HJ,Kwak DS,Kim IB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although the dynamic motions and peptidyl transferase activity seem to be embedded in the rRNAs, the ribosome contains more than 50 ribosomal proteins (r-proteins), whose functions remain largely elusive. Also, the precise forms of some of these r-proteins, as being part of the ribosome, are not structurally solved du...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chang KC,Wen JD,Yang LW

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Spectroscopic analysis of urine samples from laboratory animals can be used to predict the efficacy and side effects of drugs. This employs methods combining (1)H NMR spectroscopy with quantification of biomarkers or with multivariate data analysis. The most critical steps in data evaluation are analytical...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Schreier C,Kremer W,Huber F,Neumann S,Pagel P,Lienemann K,Pestel S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to assess the efficacy and safety of a topical diclofenac solution in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were searched for randomized controlled trials until June 2020. The WOMAC pain, stiffness, physical function subs...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ling T,Li JJ,Xu RJ,Wang B,Ge WH

更新日期：2020-11-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Insecticide resistance in malaria vectors threatens malaria prevention and control efforts. In Colombia the three primary vectors, Anopheles darlingi, An. nuneztovari s.l., and An. albimanus, have reported insecticide resistance to pyrethroids, organophosphates, carbamates, and DDT; however, the insecticide resistance...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Orjuela LI,Morales JA,Ahumada ML,Rios JF,González JJ,Yañez J,Rosales A,Cabarcas DM,Venegas J,Yasnot MF,Quiñones ML

更新日期：2018-08-29 00:00:00

abstract：:T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL) is a complex disease, resulting from proliferation of differentially arrested immature T cells. The molecular mechanisms and the genes involved in the generation of T-ALL remain largely undefined. In this study, we propose a set of genes to differentiate individuals with T-A...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Maiorov EG,Keskin O,Ng OH,Ozbek U,Gursoy A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Autophagy, a lysosomal catabolic pathway for long-lived proteins and damaged organelles, is crucial for cell homeostasis, and survival under stressful conditions. During starvation, autophagy is induced in numerous organisms ranging from yeast to mammals, and promotes survival by supplying nutrients and energy. In the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kheloufi M,Boulanger CM,Durand F,Rautou PE

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mouse lines selected for maximal (AIRmax) or minimal acute inflammatory reaction (AIRmin) were used to characterize the immune response and the influence of genetic background during pristane-induced arthritis (PIA). Susceptible AIRmax mice demonstrated exacerbated cellular profiles during PIA, with intense infiltrati...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Correa MA,Borrego A,Jensen JR,Cabrera WHK,Barros M,Katz ISS,Canhamero T,Spadafora-Ferreira M,Fernandes JG,Starobinas N,Ribeiro OG,Ibañez OM,De Franco M

更新日期：2018-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to find out the ideal cut-off level of phosphate for safe healing when deformity correction and concomitant lengthening are indicated in the two different skeletal maturity groups of patients with rickets. Thirty-nine hypophosphatemic rickets patients were selected for the study and were divi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song SH,Lee H,Jeong JM,Cho WI,Kim SE,Song HR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pterospartum tridentatum and Mentha pulegium are largely used in Portuguese folk medicine to treat several human disorders and inflammatory processes but without any consistent evidence for those beneficial pointed properties. Thus, the aim of the current work is to evaluate its benefits and phytochemicals related to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Aires A,Marrinhas E,Carvalho R,Dias C,Saavedra MJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Chinese medicinal fern Blechnum orientale (Linn) was separately collected from polluted and unpolluted sites to determine whether it could accumulate hazardous pollutants or not. Metal concentrations (Cu, Zn, Mn, Pb, Cd, Cr, As, and Hg) both in the fronds and roots and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu XM,Kuang YW,Xi D,Li J,Wang FG

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Models using large animals that are suitable for studying artificial liver support system (ALSS) are urgently needed. Presently available acute liver failure (ALF) models mainly involve pigs or dogs. Establishment of current surgical ALF models (hepatectomy/devascularization) requires either very good surgical skills ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cai L,Weng J,Feng L,He G,Qin J,Zhang Z,Li Y,Peng Q,Jiang Z,Pan M,Gao Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. In most reports on ECMO treatment, advanced age is classified as a contraindication to VA ECMO. We attempted to investigate whether advanced age would be a main risk factor deciding VA ECMO application and performing VA ECMO support. We determined whether advanced age should be regarded as an absolute or r...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee W,Kim Y,Choi H,Kim H,Lee S,Lee H,Chee H,Kim J,Hwang J,Lee S,Kim Y,Cho S,Ryu S,Park S

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to develop a vitrification procedure for human ovarian tissue cryopreservation in order to better preserve the ovarian tissue. Large size samples of ovarian tissue retrieved from 15 female-to-male transgender subjects (18-38 years) were vitrified using two solutions (containing propylene glyc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fabbri R,Vicenti R,Macciocca M,Pasquinelli G,Paradisi R,Battaglia C,Martino NA,Venturoli S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the role of Cystatin C (Cys-C) in tumorigenesis and progression of prostate cancer (PCa), we retrospectively collected the clinical information from the records of 492 benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), 48 prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and 173 PCa patients, whose disease was newly diagnosed a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang F,Li D,Di Y,Zhang Y,Zang Y,Ren J,Yan L,Zhou Z,Liu H,Xu Z

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Escherichia coli O157:H7 is the main causative agent of haemolytic uremic syndrome. Cattle are the main reservoir of these bacteria, and have been shown to develop immune response to colonization. Our aim was to investigate the faecal shedding pattern of E. coli O157:H7 in calves challenged intragastrically with eithe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Martorelli L,Hovde CJ,Vilte DA,Albanese A,Zotta E,Ibarra C,Cantet RJ,Mercado EC,Cataldi A

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. The chronic recommendation of pediatric drugs could exhibit erosive and cariogenic problems. Objective. To evaluate the effects of different pediatric drugs on the color stability of various restorative materials. Methods. Five specimens (1 mm × 3 mm) were prepared and immersed in ten different pediatric d...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tüzüner T,Turgut S,Baygin O,Yilmaz N,Tuna EB,Ozen B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelets are anuclear cells and are devoid of genomic DNA, but they are capable of de novo protein synthesis from mRNA derived from their progenitor cells, megakaryocytes. There is mounting evidence that microRNA (miRNA) plays an important role in regulating gene expression in platelets. miR-223 is the most abundant ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi R,Zhou X,Ji WJ,Zhang YY,Ma YQ,Zhang JQ,Li YM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00