Application of stochastic automata networks for creation of continuous time Markov chain models of voltage gating of gap junction channels.

abstract：:This study investigated the role of gender as a potential predictor of health behaviour and potential moderator of the relationship between emotional intelligence and health behaviour. This cross-sectional study included 1214 students (597 males and 617 females). Data were collected using the Schutte Self-Report Inven...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malinauskas R,Dumciene A,Sipaviciene S,Malinauskiene V

更新日期：2018-06-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Hyperhomocysteinemia is an independent risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The enhanced nitrative stress plays an important role in homocysteine-induced endothelial dysfunction. Previous studies have showed that phytoestrogen α -zearalanol alleviated endothelial injury in ovariectomized hyperhomocysteinemic rats;...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu T,Hou DD,Zhao Q,Liu W,Zhen PP,Xu JP,Wang K,Huang HX,Li X,Zhang H,Xu HB,Wang W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Long-term chronic intermittent exposure to altitude hypoxia is a labor phenomenon requiring further research. Using a rat model, we examined whether this type of exposure differed from chronic exposure in terms of pulmonary artery remodeling and other features. Rats were subjected to chronic hypoxia (CH, n = 9) and lo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Brito J,Siques P,Arribas SM,López de Pablo AL,González MC,Naveas N,Arriaza K,Flores K,León-Velarde F,Pulido R,Ordenes S,López MR

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECT:Video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathectomy is a safe, effective, and minimally invasive procedure for primary hyperhidrosis. This study aims to evaluate long-term results and patients' quality of life and investigate potential variables responsible for compensatory sweating after one-stage bilateral single-port ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ibrahim M,Menna C,Andreetti C,Ciccone AM,D'Andrilli A,Maurizi G,Pomes LM,Cassiano F,Venuta F,Rendina EA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Doublecortin-like kinase 1 (DCLK1) has been universally identified as a cancer stem cell (CSC) marker and is found to be overexpressed in many types of cancers including breast cancer. However, there is little data regarding the functional role of DCLK1 in breast cancer metastasis. In the present study, we s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu H,Wen T,Zhou Y,Fan X,Du T,Gao T,Li L,Liu J,Yang L,Yao J,Ge Y,An G

更新日期：2019-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To retrospectively investigate computed tomographic (CT) quantitative analysis of ground-glass opacity (GGO) volume percentage and morphologic features of resected lung adenocarcinomas according to epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation status and subtypes. Methods:Amplification refractory mutation...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang H,Guo H,Wang Z,Shan B,Lin J

更新日期：2019-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Owing to its hydrophilicity, negative charge, small size, and labile degradation by endogenous nucleases, small interfering RNA (siRNA) delivery must be achieved by a carrier system. In this study, cationic copolymers composed of low-molecular-weight polyethylenimine and polythiophenes were synthesized and evaluated a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He P,Hagiwara K,Chong H,Yu HH,Ito Y

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of supplemental oxygen in uncomplicated cesarean deliveries under spinal anesthesia has been thoroughly investigated during recent decades. The aim of this study was to determine the benefits for both mother and infant of administering supplemental, low-dose oxygen via a nasal cannula versus having no suppleme...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Siriussawakul A,Triyasunant N,Nimmannit A,Ngerncham S,Hirunkanokpan P,Luang-Aram S,Pechpaisit N,Wangdee A,Ruangvutilert P

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Bitterness is an important taste sensation for chickens, which provides useful sensory information for acquisition and selection of diet, and warns them against ingestion of potentially harmful and noxious substances in nature. Bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) mediate the recognition of bitter compounds belonging to a fa...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Su Y,Jie H,Zhu Q,Zhao X,Wang Y,Yin H,Kumar Mishra S,Li D

更新日期：2019-10-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Antibiotics are among the most counterfeited anti-infectious medicines in developing countries. Amoxicillin is one of the commonly prescribed, affordable, and easily accessible antibiotic in Kenya. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic hence commonly used in chemotherapy. This study sought to determine the quality and ide...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Koech LC,Irungu BN,Ng'ang'a MM,Ondicho JM,Keter LK

更新日期：2020-06-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Effective alteration of the recalcitrance properties like crystallization of cellulose, lignin shield, and interlinking of lignocellulosic biomass is an ideal way to utilize the full-scale potential for biofuel production. This study exhibited three different pretreatment effects to enhance the digestibility of corn s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Siddhu MA,Li J,Zhang J,Huang Y,Wang W,Chen C,Liu G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sericin is a natural protein component of silks of silkworm and has potential utility in multiple areas such as pharmacological, cosmetics, and biotechnological industries. However, the understanding of its toxicological safety is still limited. This study evaluated the safety of water-extract sericin from silkworm (B...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Qin H,Zhang J,Yang H,Yao S,He L,Liang H,Wang Y,Chen H,Zhao P,Qin G

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:Apc-mutated Pirc rats, spontaneously developing intestinal tumours, are resistant to 1,2-dimethylhydrazine- (DMH-) induced colon apoptosis. To understand this phenomenon, we analyzed the expression of genotoxic stress-related genes Mgmt, Gsta1, and Gstp1 in the colon of wt and Pirc rats in basal conditions and 24 h af...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Femia AP,Luceri C,Lodovici M,Crucitta S,Caderni G

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to reveal the certain human papillomavirus (HPV) genotype distribution between cervical cancer and esophageal cancer in the both high-incidence geographic regions. For this study, we collected and detected the infection of HPV in 120 paraffin-embedded esophageal tissues and 152 paraffin-embedd...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng Y,Fan Y,Zeng Y,Liu S,Gao L

更新日期：2020-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To explore multiscale integrated analysis methods in identifying key regulators of esophageal cancer (ESCA). Methods:We downloaded the ESCA dataset from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA) database, which contained RNA-seq data, miRNA-seq data, methylation data, and clinical phenotype information. Then, we combin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu Z,Wu Z,Zhang J,Zhou R,Wu J,Yu B

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease which is due to the lack of β cells. The ideal therapy to cure the disease is pancreas transplantation, but its application is confined to a limited number of people due to the shortage of organ and the need for life-long immunosuppression. Regenerative medicine methods such as...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu D,Wan J,Huang Y,Guo Y,Xu T,Zhu M,Fan X,Zhu S,Ling C,Li X,Lu J,Zhu H,Zhou P,Lu Y,Wang Z

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Maintaining regular blood pressure control usually requires multidrug regimens rather than monotherapy. The objective of this study was to describe the effectiveness and safety of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker in a single-tablet combination in patients with...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Atalar E,Eskin F,Tugtekin HB,Karabulut A,Kanyilmaz S,Kirbiyik H,Ozyildiz AG

更新日期：2020-09-05 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2016/3746232.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu Q,Wang C,Li P,Liu J,Huang G,Song S

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Influenza vaccination for health care personnel (HCP) is recommended particularly because it indirectly protects patients from contracting the disease. Vaccinating can therefore be interpreted as a prosocial act. However, HCP vaccination rates are often far too low to prevent nosocomial infections. Effective intervent...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Böhm R,Betsch C,Korn L,Holtmann C

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To further understand the potential expression relationships of miRNAs in miRNA gene clusters and gene families, a global analysis was performed in 4 paired tumor (breast cancer) and adjacent normal tissue samples using deep sequencing datasets. The compositions of miRNA gene clusters and families are not random, and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guo L,Yang S,Zhao Y,Zhang H,Wu Q,Chen F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recent studies suggest that nucleotide-binding domain leucine-rich repeat protein 1 (NLRP1) is a pivotal factor in the inflammatory process. However, the role of NLRP1 in breast cancer pathogenesis remains unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the expression and function of NLRP1 in breast cancer. We found tha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wei Y,Huang H,Qiu Z,Li H,Tan J,Ren G,Wang X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Restriction enzymes are the main defence system against foreign DNA, in charge of preserving genome integrity. Lactococcus raffinolactis BGTRK10-1 expresses LraI Type II restriction-modification enzyme, whose activity is similar to that shown for EcoRI; LraI methyltransferase protects DNA from EcoRI cleavage. The gene...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Miljkovic M,Malesevic M,Filipic B,Vukotic G,Kojic M

更新日期：2018-01-29 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) was related to invasion and metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. This study was designed to investigate the role of EphA2 in VM formation of HNSCC. METHODS:The SiRNA technique was used to knock down the expression of EphA2 in vitro. The ability of cell...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang W,Lin P,Sun B,Zhang S,Cai W,Han C,Li L,Lu H,Zhao X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To confirm that physical activity program improves the symptoms of dementia and the most effective physical activity was selected to help establish exercise programs. Methods. Three databases, PubMed, Science Direct, and Willey online, were used to collect articles. The databases were published between Janu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lee HS,Park SW,Park YJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:According to the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of Georgia a new health management system has to be introduced in the nearest future. In this context arises the problem of structuring and classifying documents containing all the history of medical services provided. The present work introduces the instru...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khachidze M,Tsintsadze M,Archuadze M

更新日期：2016-01-01 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

abstract：:With the development of molecular ecology, increasing low-abundance microbial populations were detected in oil reservoirs. However, our knowledge about the oil recovery potential of these populations is lacking. In this study, the oil recovery potential of low-abundance Dietzia that accounts for less than 0.5% in micr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gao P,Wang H,Li G,Ma T

更新日期：2019-10-02 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was aimed at assessing a possible interaction of a traditional Thai herbal recipe, "Ya-Sa-Marn-Phlae (YSMP)," used for wound treatments with topical antiseptics, povidone-iodine (PI) solution and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and effects of THR-SK010 alone and the combinations on Staphylococcus aureus. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chusri S,Tongrod S,Chokpaisarn J,Limsuwan S,Voravuthikunchai SP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To observe the effect of adenosine A1 receptor in the hippocampus of mice on GSK-3β phosphorylation level and elucidate the underlying mechanisms of electroacupuncture pretreatment by activating Α1 receptor mediating cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury. Method:The model of middle cerebral artery occlusion (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Geng W,Cai L,Han K,Li D,Mo Y,Dai Q,Tang H,Zhang M,Akuetteh PDP,Balelang MF,Wang J

更新日期：2020-02-20 00:00:00