Early aging in Chernobyl clean-up workers: long-term study.

abstract：:Aerobic granulation of activated sludge was successfully achieved in a full-scale sequencing batch reactor (SBR) with 50,000 m(3) d(-1) for treating a town's wastewater. After operation for 337 days, in this full-scale SBR, aerobic granules with an average SVI30 of 47.1 mL g(-1), diameter of 0.5 mm, and settling veloc...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Ding LB,Cai A,Huang GX,Horn H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, the biobleaching potential of white rot fungus Cordyceps militaris MTCC3936 was investigated. For preliminary screening, decolorization properties of C. militaris were comparatively studied using whole cells in agar-based and liquid culture systems. Preliminary investigation in liquid culture sys...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kaur B,Kumar B,Garg N,Kaur N

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aims of this study were to explore the characteristics of left ventricular (LV) functional changes in subjects with or without acute mountain sickness (AMS) and their associations with AMS incidence. Methods:A total of 589 healthy men were enrolled and took a trip from Chengdu (500 m, above sea level (a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ke J,Liu C,Yu S,Bian S,Zhang C,Yang J,Zhang J,Jin J,Rao R,Zeng Y,Huang L

更新日期：2020-11-10 00:00:00

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：:Technetium-99 conjugated with methylene diphosphonate (99Tc-MDP) is an effective anti-inflammatory drug in treating rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for over 15 years in China. However, as a special form of bisphosphonate, the antiosteoporotic effect of 99Tc-MDP is unclear. We systematically investigated the effects of 99Tc-...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shi L,Ning Y,Xu L,Li J,Zhang X

更新日期：2018-10-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebral malaria (CM) is a severe complication of and a leading cause of death due to Plasmodium falciparum infection. CM is likely the result of interrelated events, including mechanical obstruction due to parasite sequestration in the microvasculature, and upregulation of Th1 immune responses. In parallel, blood-bra...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guo J,Waknine-Grinberg JH,Mitchell AJ,Barenholz Y,Golenser J

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A 35 KDa protein referred to as F3 was purified from the seeds of Borreria hispida by precipitation with 80% ammonium sulphate and gel filtration on Sephadex G-100 column. RP-HPLC analysis of protein fraction (F3) on an analytical C-18 column produced a single peak, detected at 220 nm. F3 showed an apparent molecular ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rupachandra S,Sarada DV

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hypoxia plays an essential role in orchestrating Epithelial-mesenchymal transition and promoting metastasis of colorectal cancer. However, the underlying mechanisms are still not well elucidated. Here, we present that hypoxic exposure causes endoplasmic reticulum stress and activates the unfolded protein response path...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng H,Wu Y,Guo T,Liu F,Xu Y,Cai S

更新日期：2020-01-27 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To study the variations in corneal clinical biomechanical parameters (CCBP) and corneal geometrical parameters of rabbit in relation to age. Methods:Rabbits aged 3, 7, 12, 18, and 24 months were enrolled. Each eye of the rabbits was tested with Ocular Response Analyzer (ORA), Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang H,Qin X,Cao X,Zhang D,Li L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we aimed to assess the effect and possible underlying mechanism of Anacardium occidentale leaves extract on male sexual behaviors in stress-exposed rats. Male Wistar rats were orally given A. occidentale extract at doses of 25, 100, and 200 mg/kg BW before 12-hour-immobilization exposure for 14 days. Se...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wattanathorn J,Prabsattroo T,Somsapt P,Sritragool O,Thukham-Mee W,Muchimapura S

更新日期：2018-10-25 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：:There is minimal research of upper extremity joint dynamics during pediatric wheelchair mobility despite the large number of children using manual wheelchairs. Special concern arises with the pediatric population, particularly in regard to the longer duration of wheelchair use, joint integrity, participation and commu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Slavens BA,Schnorenberg AJ,Aurit CM,Graf A,Krzak JJ,Reiners K,Vogel LC,Harris GF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The recombinant catalase-peroxidase HPI from E. coli was used as an alternative enzyme in polymerization reactions for the production of (-) epicatechin oligomers and their biological activity was characterized. The enzyme was prepared in two forms: a purified and an immobilized form. Both were tested for their activi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Di Gennaro P,Sabatini V,Fallarini S,Pagliarin R,Sello G

更新日期：2018-04-23 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of this study was to describe the clinical and demographic characteristics of UC in Bahia, a Brazilian state, and to identify the variables associated with extensive colitis, steroid therapy, immunosuppression, and colectomy. METHODS:In this cross-sectional study UC patients were interviewed, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： da Silva BC,Lyra AC,Mendes CM,Ribeiro CP,Lisboa SR,de Souza MT,Portela RC,Santana GO

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Several studies have compared molecular components between red and white skeletal muscles in mammals. However, mammalian skeletal muscles are composed of mixed types of muscle fibers. In the current study, we analyzed and compared the distributions of titin, lipid, phosphate ions, and fatty acid levels in red and whit...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu MP,Chang NC,Chung CL,Chiu WC,Hsu CC,Chen HM,Sheu JR,Jayakumar T,Chou DS,Fong TH

更新日期：2018-11-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The white-rot fungus Phanerochaete chrysosporium was investigated for its capacity to degrade the herbicide diuron in liquid stationary cultures. The presence of diuron increased the production of lignin peroxidase in relation to control cultures but only barely affected the production of manganese peroxidase. The her...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Coelho-Moreira Jda S,Bracht A,de Souza AC,Oliveira RF,de Sá-Nakanishi AB,de Souza CG,Peralta RM

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To assess the application value of perfusion-weighted imaging (PWI) in early diagnosis, quantitation, and hepatic fibrosis staging by analyzing the related parameters in hepatic fibrosis. Methods:A total of 60 rats were randomly divided into the hepatic fibrosis and control groups, and carbon tetrachloride (...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Fan G,Ya Y,Ni X,Hou J,Yu R

更新日期：2019-12-28 00:00:00

abstract：:Vocal tract morphology is an important factor in voice production. Its analysis has potential implications for educational matters as well as medical issues like voice therapy. The knowledge of the complex adjustments in the spatial geometry of the vocal tract during phonation is still limited. For a major part, this ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Poznyakovskiy AA,Mainka A,Platzek I,Mürbe D

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:We discuss some aspects of the fluid dynamics of vitreous substitutes in the vitreous chamber, focussing on the flow induced by rotations of the eye bulb. We use simple, yet not trivial, theoretical models to highlight mechanical concepts that are relevant to understand the dynamics of vitreous substitutes and also to...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Isakova K,Pralits JO,Repetto R,Romano MR

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aims of this study were to evaluate the complications that occur after trauma and the characteristics of individuals who develop complications, to identify potential risk factors that increase their incidence, and finally to investigate the relationship between complications and mortality. METHODS:We di...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mondello S,Cantrell A,Italiano D,Fodale V,Mondello P,Ang D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study introduced a combined computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and echocardiography methodology to simulate blood flow in the single right ventricle (SRV) and normal ventricles to study the intraventricular flow. Derived from echocardiographic image loops, CFD-based three-dimensional (3D) flow models of normal su...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen LJ,Tong ZR,Wang Q,Zhang YQ,Liu JL

更新日期：2018-01-16 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of ketamine and lidocaine on electroencephalographic (EEG) changes were evaluated in minimally anaesthetized dogs, subjected to electric stimulus. Six dogs were subjected to six treatments in a crossover design with a washout period of one week. Dogs were subjected to intravenous boluses of lidocaine 2 mg/kg, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kaka U,Hui Cheng C,Meng GY,Fakurazi S,Kaka A,Behan AA,Ebrahimi M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer/testis antigens (CTAs) are ideal targets for cancer immunotherapy in virtue of their restricted expression profile in normal tissues. However, CTA-targeted immunotherapy has been rather disappointing clinical setting for CTAs are downregulated by cytosine-phosphate-guanosine (CpG) methylation in their...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sun JZ,Gao L,Gao L,Wang W,Du N,Yang J,Wan L,Liu F,Wang LL,Yu L

更新日期：2013-01-01 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：:The aim of this study was to detect oral bacteremia and offer the antibiotic resistance patterns. Bacterial resistance pattern was evaluated in 50 patients. A spectrophotometer device equipped with UV and electrophoresis of the extracted samples on agarose gel for antibiogram test were used. PCR test 15 minutes after ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rezazadeh F,Azad A,Khorami A,Modaresi F,Rezaie Z

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To evaluate the gut mucosa and blood-brain barrier (BBB) pharmacokinetic permeability properties of the plant N-alkylamide pellitorine. Methods. Pure pellitorine and an Anacyclus pyrethrum extract were used to investigate the permeation of pellitorine through (1) a Caco-2 cell monolayer, (2) the rat gut aft...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Veryser L,Bracke N,Wynendaele E,Joshi T,Tatke P,Taevernier L,De Spiegeleer B

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:The presence of radiological signs of femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is not necessarily associated with symptoms. Hence, the prevalence of cam and pincer deformities in the overall population may be underestimated. The purpose of this study was to screen an unselected cohort of people without hip symptoms...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Thier S,Gerisch D,Weiss C,Fickert S,Brunner A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This paper included a retrospective review of the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) combined with pressure bandaging on hemostasis of patients who received a unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) from 2017 to 2019. Methods:A total of 197 patients undergoing TKA were chosen to be classified into 2 groups, th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li GH,Ding LM,Sun L,Wang F

更新日期：2020-11-02 00:00:00

abstract：:Gold nanorods (GNRs) are considered one of the most promising forms of nanoparticles for nanobiotechnology; however, the problem of their toxicity is currently not resolved. We synthesised GNRs, modified with linear polyethyleneimine (PEI-GNRs), and examined their physicochemical and some biological properties in comp...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pyshnaya IA,Razum KV,Poletaeva JE,Pyshnyi DV,Zenkova MA,Ryabchikova EI

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00