Predictive contribution of neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in diagnosis of brucellosis.

abstract：:Interest is rising for animal modeling of pathological gambling. Using the operant probabilistic-delivery task (PDT), gambling proneness can be evaluated in laboratory animals. Drawing a comparison with rats, this study evaluated the common marmoset (Callithrix jacchus) using a PDT. By nose- or hand-poking, subjects l...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zoratto F,Sinclair E,Manciocco A,Vitale A,Laviola G,Adriani W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The ultrasound imaging is one of the most common schemes to detect diseases in the clinical practice. There are many advantages of ultrasound imaging such as safety, convenience, and low cost. However, reading ultrasound imaging is not easy. To support the diagnosis of clinicians and reduce the load of doctors, many u...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang Q,Zhang F,Li X

更新日期：2018-03-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Different batches of atorvastatin, represented by two immediate release formulation designs, were studied using a novel dynamic dissolution apparatus, simulating stomach and small intestine. A universal dissolution method was employed which simulated the physiology of human gastrointestinal tract, including the precis...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Čulen M,Tuszyński PK,Polak S,Jachowicz R,Mendyk A,Dohnal J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between diabetes mellitus (DM) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has attracted wide attention. Studies have reported that ginsenoside Rb1 can improve human cognitive ability and glucose tolerance during the development of diabetes. The mechanism behind the improvement in cognitive ability and glucose toler...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang R,Jiang X,He X,Liang D,Sun S,Zhou G

更新日期：2020-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, an important topic of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) had been published in 2013. In this report, the expression of the IFN-induced myxovirus resistance 2 (MX2) had been defined the function to kill the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The screening from the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hung TC,Lee WY,Chen KB,Chan YC,Chen CY

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Historically, the colistin has been thought to kill bacteria through membrane lysis. Here, we present an alternative mechanism that colistin induces rapid Paenibacillus polymyxa death through reactive oxygen species production. This significantly augments our understanding of the mechanism of colistin action, which is...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yu Z,Zhu Y,Qin W,Yin J,Qiu J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cost sharing between beneficiaries and government is critical to attain universal health coverage. The government of Ethiopia introduced social health insurance to improve access to quality health services. Hence, HCP are the ultimate frontline service provider; their WTP for health insurance could influence...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mekonne A,Seifu B,Hailu C,Atomsa A

更新日期：2020-04-14 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Tuberculosis is still one of the most important health problems in developing countries and increasing drug resistance is the main concern for its treatment. This study was designed to characterize the drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from patients suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis in...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tavanaee Sani A,Shakiba A,Salehi M,Bahrami Taghanaki HR,Ayati Fard SF,Ghazvini K

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:DNA methylation primarily occurs on CpG dinucleotides and plays an important role in transcriptional regulations during tissue development and cell differentiation. Over 25% of CpG dinucleotides in the human genome reside within Alu elements, the most abundant human repeats. The methylation of Alu elements is an impor...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo Y,Lu X,Xie H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a relatively infrequent complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, little is known about the association between cytochrome c (cyt c) and increased risk of CIN. We conducted t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang C,Hou J,Yan G,Qiao Y,Wang D,Zhu B,Liu B,Luo E,Nawabi AQ,Chen L

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of in vitro metabolism data to predict human clearance has become more significant in the current prediction of large scale drug clearance for all the drugs. The relevant information (in vitro metabolism data and in vivo human clearance values) of thirty-five drugs that satisfied the entry criteria of probe dr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang L,Chiang C,Liang H,Wu H,Feng W,Quinney SK,Li J,Li L

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Family planning coverage has improved in Ethiopia in the last decade, though fertility is still about 5.8 in the rural setup. In this paper, the major structural determinants of family planning service were analyzed using a multilevel model from 8906 individual women observation in the 2011 EDHS data. The results show...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gizachew Balew J,Cho Y,Tammy Kim C,Ko W

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a steering force for the cardiovascular diseases epidemic in Asia. This study aimed to compare the prevalence of MetS in Malaysian adults using NCEP-ATP III, IDF, and JIS definitions, identify the demographic factors associated with MetS, and determine the level of agreement between these ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ramli AS,Daher AM,Nor-Ashikin MN,Mat-Nasir N,Ng KK,Miskan M,Ambigga KS,Ariffin F,Mazapuspavina MY,Abdul-Razak S,Abdul-Hamid H,Abd-Majid F,Abu-Bakar N,Nawawi H,Yusoff K

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：:The normal physiological loads from muscles experienced by the spine are largely unknown due to a lack of data. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of varying muscle directions on the outcomes predicted from finite element models of human lumbar spine. A nonlinear finite element model of L3-L5 was empl...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhu R,Niu WX,Wang ZP,Pei XL,He B,Zeng ZL,Cheng LM

更新日期：2018-01-03 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of simvastatin on the jaw bone microstructural defect and autophagy in rats with high cholesterol diet (HCD). Methods:Male Sprague-Dawley rats were fed a standard rodent chow (NC group) or a high cholesterol diet for 32 weeks and the HCD-fed rats were tre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou J,Gao X,Huang S,Ma L,Cui Y,Wang H,Qiu J,Wang L,Dong Q,Chen Z,Wang X,Zhang D

更新日期：2018-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Endothelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EndMT) emerges as an important source of fibroblasts. MicroRNA let-7 exhibits anti-EndMT effects and fibroblast growth factor (FGF) receptor has been shown to be an important in microRNA let-7 expression. The endogenous antifibrotic peptide N-acetyl-seryl-aspartyl-lysyl-proline (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nagai T,Kanasaki M,Srivastava SP,Nakamura Y,Ishigaki Y,Kitada M,Shi S,Kanasaki K,Koya D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. This study aimed to evaluate the reliability of 3D-TMT, previously used only for dynamic testing, in a static cephalometric evaluation. Material and Method. A group of 40 patients (20 males and 20 females; mean age 14.2 ± 1.2 years; 12-18 years old) was included in the study. The measurements obtained by the 3D-T...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mummolo S,Nota A,Marchetti E,Padricelli G,Marzo G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to synchronous but spatially disparate auditory and visual stimuli produces a perceptual shift of sound location towards the visual stimulus (ventriloquism effect). After adaptation to a ventriloquism situation, enduring sound shift is observed in the absence of the visual stimulus (ventriloquism aftereffect)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Magosso E,Cona F,Ursino M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ricin is a potential biothreat agent with no approved antidote available for ricin poisoning. The aim of this study was to develop potent antibody-based antiricin antidotes. Four strong ricin resistant hybridoma clones secreting antiricin monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) were developed. All four mAbs are bound to conforma...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hu WG,Yin J,Chau D,Hu CC,Lillico D,Yu J,Negrych LM,Cherwonogrodzky JW

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of sulfonamide-bearing azaheterocyclic Schiff base derivatives 3(a-j) were synthesized as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors. The substituted benzene sulfonyl chlorides 1(a-d) were reacted with N2H4 to get aromatic sulfonyl hydrazides 2(a-d). The intermediate hydrazides 2(a-d) were treated with substituted aldehyd...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Abas M,Rafique H,Shamas S,Roshan S,Ashraf Z,Iqbal Z,Raza H,Hassan M,Afzal K,Rizvanov AA,Asad MHHB

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00

abstract：:Trichoderma spp. are important biocontrol filamentous fungi, which are widely used for their adaptability, broad antimicrobial spectrum, and various antagonistic mechanisms. In our previous studies, we cloned thga1 gene encoding GαI protein from Trichoderma harzianum Th-33. Its knockout mutant showed that the growth r...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun Q,Jiang X,Pang L,Wang L,Li M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Introduction:Baseline neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been repeatedly reported as a significant prognostic factor in advanced cancer patients. We explored whether changes in NLR may predict outcome of advanced cancer patients enrolled into phase 1 trials and treated with PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. Patients and Me...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Moschetta M,Uccello M,Kasenda B,Mak G,McClelland A,Boussios S,Forster M,Arkenau HT

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The valorization of Crocus sativus L. by-products has become important given its interesting content of bioactive molecules. In the present study, aqueous tepal extract (ATE) studied eggplant seedling's growth and physiology under a plastic tunnel. ATE was foliage sprayed 3 times every 15 days, with various concentrat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khoulati A,Ouahhoud S,Mamri S,Meziane M,Choukri M,Asehraou A,Saalaoui E

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Osteomyelitis is a severe orthopaedic complication which is difficult to diagnose and treat. Previous experimental studies mainly focussed on evaluating osteomyelitis in the presence of an implant or used a sclerosing agent to promote infection onset. In contrast, we focused on the longitudinal assessment ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Odekerken JC,Walenkamp GH,Brans BT,Welting TJ,Arts JJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess whether high-molecular-weight proteins excretion predicts outcome and therapy-responsiveness in patients with FSGS and nephrotic syndrome. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS:Thirty-eight patients measured at biopsy fractional excretion of IgG (FEIgG) and urinary α2-macroglobulin/creatinine ratio ( α m/C)....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bazzi C,Rizza V,Casellato D,Stivali G,Rachele G,Napodano P,Gallieni M,D'Amico G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Elevated levels of resistin and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) facilitate the development of breast cancer, although there are no reports of any correlation between these proteins. This study analyzed 392 human breast cancer tissue specimens and 42 samples of adjacent normal tissue. Rates of positive and stro...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zeng Y,Tang CH,Wang Y,Lu HJ,Huang BF,Wang Q,Shao JK,Jin LL,Wang CQ,Teng LS

更新日期：2020-11-28 00:00:00

abstract：:We aimed to determine the effects of an 8 wk Hatha yoga training on blood glucose, insulin, lipid profiles, endothelial microparticles (EMPs), and inflammatory status in healthy, lean, and female Chinese subjects. A total of 30 healthy, female Chinese subjects were recruited and randomized into control or yoga practic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen N,Xia X,Qin L,Luo L,Han S,Wang G,Zhang R,Wan Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00