Relationship between sum of the four limbs' pulse pressure and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity and atherosclerosis risk factors in Chinese adults.

abstract：:RAW264.7 is a macrophage strain derived from mice tumour and shows a significant ability in antigen uptake. Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) is one of the most commonly used methods in gene studies and requires suitable reference genes to normalize and quantitate the expression of gene of interest with sensitivity...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bao Z,Huang Y,Chen J,Wang Z,Qian J,Xu J,Zhao Y

更新日期：2019-05-16 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To study the effect of duodenal-jejunal omega switch (DJOS) in combination with different dietary patterns on the retinol-binding protein (RBP4), fetuin-A, and fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) plasma levels and their hepatic gene expressions in rats. Methods:A high-fat diet (HF) was given to 28 rats and 28 ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Stygar D,Pigłowski W,Chełmecka E,Skrzep-Poloczek B,Sawczyn T,Garłowski W,Jochem J,Karcz KW

更新日期：2018-08-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) results in high mortality. This is partly because of early multiple organ dysfunction syndromes that are usually caused by systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Many studies have reported the beneficial effects of emodin against SAP with SIRS. However, the exact mechanism unde...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang GJ,Wang Y,Teng YS,Sun FL,Xiang H,Liu JJ,Xia SL,Zhang GX,Chen HL,Shang D

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Inflammation in dental pulp cells (DPCs) initiated by Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) results in dental pulp necrosis. So far, whether there is a common system regulating inflammation response and tissue regeneration remains unknown. miR-146a is closely related to inflammation. Basic fibroblast growth factor (bFG...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Shu S,Cheung GS,Wei X

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Aims. We describe a liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method to quantify and compare simultaneously global methylation and hydroxymethylation in human DNA of different tissues. Materials and Methods. Blood and saliva DNA from fourteen volunteers was processed for epigenetic endpoints using LC-M...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Godderis L,Schouteden C,Tabish A,Poels K,Hoet P,Baccarelli AA,Van Landuyt K

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Upregulated gene 11 (URG11), a new gene upregulated by hepatitis B virus X protein, is involved in the development and progression of several tumors, including liver, stomach, lung, and colon cancers. However, the role of URG11 in prostate cancer remains yet to be elucidated. By determined expression in human prostate...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan B,Ye Y,Liu H,Zhen J,Zhou H,Li Y,Qu L,Wu Y,Zeng C,Zhong W

更新日期：2018-05-31 00:00:00

abstract：:In spite of the declining incidence of gastric cancer (GC) in recent years, the mortality rate is still high. The asymptomatic nature and nonspecific clinical manifestations combined with the lack of efficient screening programs delay the diagnosis of GC. Therefore, the prevalence of advanced gastric cancer (AGC) has ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu W,Beeharry MK,Liu W,Yan M,Zhu Z

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:During a spaceflight, astronauts need to live in a spacecraft on orbit for a long time, and the relationship between humans and microorganisms in the closed environment of space is not the same as on the ground. The dynamic study of microorganisms in confined space shows that with the extension of the isolation time, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen Y,Wu B,Zhang C,Fan Z,Chen Y,Xin B,Xie Q

更新日期：2020-06-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study obtained a germ cell-specific marker dead end (dnd) in olive flounder (Paralichthys olivaceus) named Podnd. The tissue-specific expressions of Podnd transcripts were present in testis and ovary but were not detectable in other somatic tissues detected. SISH showed that Podnd expressed only in germ ce...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang X,Liu Q,Xiao Y,Yang Y,Wang Y,Song Z,You F,An H,Xiao Z,Xu S,Ma D,Li J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) is an acute, high fatal contagious disease induced by rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus (RHDV) with acute severe hepatic injury and causes huge economic loss worldwide. In order to develop an effective and reliable drug to treat this disease in clinic, a prescription formulated with bai...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Du H,Zhang S,He M,Ming K,Wang J,Yuan W,Qiao M,Wu Y,Wang D,Hu Y,Liu J

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:Xiaoxuming decoction (XXMD), a classic traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) prescription, has been used as a therapeutic in the treatment of stroke in clinical practice for over 1200 years. However, the pharmacological mechanisms of XXMD have not yet been elucidated. The purpose of this study was to develop neuroprotect...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang S,Shen Y,Lu W,Yang Y,Wang H,Li L,Wu C,Du G

更新日期：2019-07-10 00:00:00

abstract：:Purslane, a fleshy herbaceous plant, plays a pivotal role in various preventive and therapeutic purposes. To date, no report has documented the consequence of salt stress on metabolite accumulation in purslane. Herein, we proposed an insight into the metabolic and physiological traits of purslane under saline stress e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaman S,Bilal M,Du H,Che S

更新日期：2020-06-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To evaluate the similarities and differences between the variety of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) formulations, preparation, and uses to try to determine the best responses for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A comparison of the outcomes of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) included ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Milants C,Bruyère O,Kaux JF

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sulfated polysaccharides (GSP) were isolated from the cloned Grateloupia filicina which was cultured in Jiaozhou Bay, Qingdao, China. The yield of GSP was 15.75%. The total sugar and sulfate were 40.90 and 19.89%, respectively. And the average molecular weight was 11.7 KDa. The results of neutral sugar analysis showed...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen X,Yang S,Wang J,Song L,Xing R,Liu S,Yu H,Li P

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Second-line antituberculosis drugs (SLDs) are used for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Prolonged delays before confirming MDR-TB with drug susceptibility testing (DST) could result in transmission of drug-resistant strains and inappropriate use of SLDs, thereby increasing the risk of ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen Y,Yuan Z,Shen X,Wu J,Wu Z,Xu B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Results:In 221 cycles from 138 patients (104 cycles requiring HLA matching), 90.5% had embryo(s) biopsied for genetic testing. There were 119 embryo transfers for thalassemia (76) and thalassemia-HLA cases (43), respectively, resulting in overall clinical pregnancy rates of 54.6%, implantation rates of 45.7%, and live ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tiewsiri K,Manipalviratn S,Sutheesophon W,Vanichsetakul P,Thaijaroen P,Ketcharoon P,Bradley CK,McArthur SJ,Krutsawad W,Marshall JTA,Papadopoulos KI

更新日期：2020-06-26 00:00:00

abstract：:Canine mammary gland tumor (CMT) is the most common tumor in intact female dog. Zerumbone (ZER) has promising anticancer properties, but plagued with poor water solubility, poor absorption, bioavailability, and delivery to target tissues. To solubilize, ZER was loaded into nanostructured lipid carrier (NLC) to produce...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Foong JN,Selvarajah GT,Rasedee A,Rahman HS,How CW,Beh CY,Teo GY,Ku CL

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fingertips are a common site for hand injuries. The ideal substitute for fingertip pulp is tissue that matches texturally with minimal donor site morbidity. We described anatomical findings from cadaveric studies and the reliability of the palmar ulnar artery perforator (PUAP) free flap techniques for the re...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pak CS,Jeon JI,Myung Y,Lee YK,Kim BJ,Jeong JH,Kim BK

更新日期：2018-05-09 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the present research are to investigate the possible predictors of pancreatic cancer, in particular smoking status, alcohol consumption, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus, in patients with histologically confirmed pancreatic carcinoma and to examine the synergism between risk factors. A case-cont...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： La Torre G,Sferrazza A,Gualano MR,de Waure C,Clemente G,De Rose AM,Nicolotti N,Nuzzo G,Siliquini R,Boccia A,Ricciardi W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are multipotent cells, which can give rise to several cell types including osteoblasts, adipocytes, and chondroblasts. These cells can be found in a variety of adult and fetal tissues, such as bone marrow, adipose tissue, cord blood, and placenta. In recent years, the biological proper...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Haddad R,Saldanha-Araujo F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Postoperative surgical site infections (SSIs) are more common complications after spinal surgery. SSIs often require extended hospitalisation and may worsen overall clinical outcomes. A retrospective database review of consecutive patients with traditional open lumbar spinal surgery was performed. SSIs patients were i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu JT,Liao WJ,Chang CS,Chen YH

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Initiation and maintenance of atrial fibrillation (AF) is often associated with pharmacologically or pathologically induced bradycardic states. Even drugs specifically developed in order to counteract cardiac arrhythmias often combine their action with bradycardia and, in turn, with development of AF, via still largel...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cacciani F,Zaniboni M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. We examined the role of miR-20b in development of thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis, especially in T cell proliferation and activation. Materials and Methods. Using qRT-PCR, we assessed expression levels of miR-20b and its target genes in cultured cells and patient samples and examined the proliferation of...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xin Y,Cai H,Lu T,Zhang Y,Yang Y,Cui Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Despite significant advances in the study of the molecular mechanisms altered in the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases (NDs), the etiology is still enigmatic and the distinctions between diseases are not always entirely clear. We present an efficient computational method based on protein-protei...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nguyen TP,Caberlotto L,Morine MJ,Priami C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acetabular fractures involving predominantly the anterior column associated with a disruption of the quadrilateral surface can be treated with instrumentation implementing the stabilization of the quadrilateral surface. The recently introduced suprapectineal quadrilateral buttress plate is specifically designed to pre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Egli RJ,Keel MJB,Cullmann JL,Bastian JD

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The simultaneous effect of flexible wall and multiple stenoses on the flow and mass transfer of blood is investigated through numerical computation and simulations. The solution is obtained using the Marker and Cell technique on an axisymmetric model of Newtonian blood flow. The results compare favorably with physical...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Alsemiry RD,Sarifuddin,Mandal PK,Sayed HM,Amin N

更新日期：2020-01-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Seed inoculation with bacterial consortium was found to increase legume yield, providing a higher growth than the standard nitrogen treatment methods. Alfalfa plants were inoculated by mono- and binary compositions of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. Their physiological and biochemical properties were estimated. Inocul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Karaushu EV,Lazebnaya IV,Kravzova TR,Vorobey NA,Lazebny OE,Kiriziy DA,Olkhovich OP,Taran NY,Kots SY,Popova AA,Omarova E,Koksharova OA

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：: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