Influenza and other respiratory viruses involved in severe acute respiratory disease in northern Italy during the pandemic and postpandemic period (2009-2011).

abstract：:After decades of intensive searching for antimicrobial compounds derived from actinobacteria, the frequency of isolation of new molecules has decreased. To cope with this concern, studies have focused on the exploitation of actinobacteria from unexplored environments and actinobacteria symbionts of plants and animals....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mendes TD,Borges WS,Rodrigues A,Solomon SE,Vieira PC,Duarte MC,Pagnocca FC

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Type 1 diabetes (T1D), a chronic autoimmune disease, is often preceded by a preclinical phase of islet autoimmunity (IA) where the insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas are destroyed and circulating autoantibodies can be detected. The goal of this study was to demonstrate methods for identifying exposures that ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Frederiksen BN,Kroehl M,Barón A,Lamb MM,Crume TL,Sontag MK,Rewers M,Norris JM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein phosphorylation is one of the most widespread regulatory mechanisms in eukaryotes. Over the past decade, phosphorylation site prediction has emerged as an important problem in the field of bioinformatics. Here, we report a new method, termed Random Forest-based Phosphosite predictor 2.0 (RF-Phos 2.0), to predi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ismail HD,Jones A,Kim JH,Newman RH,Kc DB

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Our aim was the development and validation of a modular signal processing and classification application enabling online electroencephalography (EEG) signal processing on off-the-shelf mobile Android devices. The software application SCALA (Signal ProCessing and CLassification on Android) supports a standardi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Blum S,Debener S,Emkes R,Volkening N,Fudickar S,Bleichner MG

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Toll-like receptors (TLRs), a critical family of pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), are responsible for the innate immune responses via signalling pathways to provide effective host defence against pathogen infections. However, TLR-signalling pathways are also likely to stringently regulate tissue maintenance and h...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： He X,Jing Z,Cheng G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Somatostatin (SST) receptors (SSTRs) belong to the typical 7-transmembrane domain family of G-protein-coupled receptors. Five distinct subtypes (termed SSTR1-5) have been identified, with SSTR2 showing the highest affinity for natural SST and synthetic SST analogs. Most neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have high expressio...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu C,Zhang H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis B virus- (HBV-) associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer. However, the underlying mechanism of HCC tumorigenesis is very complicated and HBV-encoded X protein (HBx) has been reported to play the most important role in this process. Activation of downstream signal path...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hung CM,Huang WC,Pan HL,Chien PH,Lin CW,Chen LC,Chien YF,Lin CC,Leow KH,Chen WS,Chen JY,Ho CY,Hou PS,Chen YJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effect of Zataria multiflora on bacterial vaginosis and Trichomonas vaginalis is shown in vivo and in vitro. We compare the effectiveness of Zataria multiflora cream and oral metronidazole pill on results of treatment for vaginal infections including Trichomonas and bacterial vaginosis; these infections occur simultan...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Abdali K,Jahed L,Amooee S,Zarshenas M,Tabatabaee H,Bekhradi R

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Calcium phosphate cement (CPC) has good release efficiency and has therefore been used as a drug delivery system for postoperative infection. The release profile of CPC has mainly been evaluated by in vitro studies, which are carried out by immersing test specimens in a relatively large amount of solvent. However, it ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Uchida K,Sugo K,Nakajima T,Nakawaki M,Takano S,Nagura N,Takaso M,Urabe K

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Diarrhea is a major clinical problem affecting foals up to 3 months of age. The aim of this study was to identify enteric microorganisms involved in monoinfections and coinfections and the associated virulence factors in healthy and diarrheic foals. Diarrheic (D) (n = 56) and nondiarrheic (ND) foals (n = 60) up to thr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Olivo G,Lucas TM,Borges AS,Silva RO,Lobato FC,Siqueira AK,da Silva Leite D,Brandão PE,Gregori F,de Oliveira-Filho JP,Takai S,Ribeiro MG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Txndc9 (thioredoxin domain containing protein 9) has been shown to be involved in mammalian mitosis; however, its function in mammalian oocyte meiosis remains unclear. In this study, we initially found that Txndc9 is expressed during meiotic maturation of mouse oocytes and higher expression of Txndc9 mRNA and protein ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ma F,Hou L,Yang L

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Smoldering multiple myeloma (SMM) is an asymptomatic precursor stage of multiple myeloma (MM) characterized by clonal bone marrow plasma cells (BMPC) ≥ 10% and/or M protein level ≥ 30 g/L in the absence of end organ damage. It represents an intermediate stage between monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gao M,Yang G,Kong Y,Wu X,Shi J

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Tumor patients and patients after traumas are endangered by a reduced immune defense, and a silver coating on their megaprostheses may reduce their risks of infection. The aim of this study was to determine the silver ion concentration directly measured from the periprosthetic tissue and the influence on the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hussmann B,Johann I,Kauther MD,Landgraeber S,Jäger M,Lendemans S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The distinction between right-sided and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma has recently received considerable. This study aims to identify key MicroRNA (miRNA) and mRNAs in right-sided colon adenocarcinoma (RSCOAD) and left-sided colon adenocarcinoma (LSCOAD) by TCGA integration analysis. Methods:The miRNA and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang L,Li L,Ma J,Yang S,Zou C,Yu X

更新日期：2019-04-03 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:The purpose of the present contribution is to perform a detailed anatomic and virtual reality three-dimensional stereoscopic study in order to test the effectiveness of the extended endoscopic endonasal approaches for selected anterior and posterior circulation aneurysms. METHODS:The study was divided in ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Di Somma A,de Notaris M,Stagno V,Serra L,Enseñat J,Alobid I,San Molina J,Berenguer J,Cappabianca P,Prats-Galino A

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:ANGPTL7 is a member of the angiogenin-like protein family. Compared to other members, ANGPTL7 is the least known. Recent studies have explored the relationship between ANGPTL7 and multiple pathological processes and diseases. However, there is no research about ANGPTL7 in neonates. This study was designed to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xia X,Ren Z,Yan L,Zheng X,Yang H,Kang M,Yan H,Zhong Z,Xu F,Miao J,Wang J,Li Y,Wei W,Yang J

更新日期：2020-11-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Intestinal parasites of dogs and cats are cosmopolitan pathogens with zoonotic potential for humans. Our investigation considered their diffusion in dogs and cats from northern Italy areas, specifically the metropolitan area of Milan and two micropolitan areas of neighboring provinces. It included the study of the lev...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zanzani SA,Gazzonis AL,Scarpa P,Berrilli F,Manfredi MT

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Noninvasive tools to diagnose nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), including transient elastography (TE) and enhanced liver fibrosis panel (ELF), have only been evaluated in children with biopsy-proven NAFLD. We evaluated the prevalence of ELF and TE abnormalities in obese children without clinical live...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Goldschmidt I,Di Nanni A,Streckenbach C,Schnell K,Danne T,Baumann U

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction. Infection and apoptosis are combined triggers for inflammation in dental tissues. Octamer-binding transcription factor 4-B1 (OCT4B1), a novel spliced variant of OCT4 family, could respond to the cellular stress and possess antiapoptotic property. However, its specific role in dental pulpitis remains unkn...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Liu L,Huang R,Yang R,Wei X

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Blood compatibility of metallocene polyethylene (mPE) was investigated after modifying the surface using hydrochloric acid. Contact angle of the mPE exposed to HCl poses a decrease in its value which indicates increasing wettability and better blood compatibility. Surface of mPE analyzed by using FTIR revealed no sign...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jaganathan SK,Mohandas H,Sivakumar G,Kasi P,Sudheer T,Avineri Veetil S,Murugesan S,Supriyanto E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2013/783690.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ebrahimi Nigjeh S,Yusoff FM,Alitheen NB,Pirozyan MR,Keong YS,Omar AR

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are considered one of the most common health issues in working population and have a high social and economic impact. This study is aimed at determining the MSD patterns and associated risk factors among higher education academicians in Saudi Arabia. Methods:A cross-sectiona...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Algarni FS,Kachanathu SJ,AlAbdulwahab SS

更新日期：2020-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:It is well known that D-glucosamine hydrochloride (DGL) has a variety of biological activities and is regarded as a nutritional supplement effective in improving various disorders, including osteoarthritis and atherosclerosis. Although it has been reported that DGL has a significant pain relief effect in treating oste...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kaida K,Yamashita H,Toda K,Hayashi Y

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is extensively used as a plasticizer in many products, especially medical devices, furniture materials, cosmetics, and personal care products. DEHP is noncovalently bound to plastics, and therefore, it will leach out of these products after repeated use, heating, and/or cleaning of the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rowdhwal SSS,Chen J

更新日期：2018-02-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Diesel exhaust and its particles (DEP) have been under scrutiny for health effects in humans. In the development of these effects inflammation is regarded as a key process. Overall, in vitro studies report similar DEP-induced changes in markers of inflammation, including cytokines and chemokines, as studies in vivo. I...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Schwarze PE,Totlandsdal AI,Låg M,Refsnes M,Holme JA,Øvrevik J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to comparatively evaluate the fracture strength and mode of root canal treated teeth restored with resin composites with and without posts. The lingual cusps of root canal treated first upper premolars (n = 10/group) were removed down to cervical enamel and restored with the following: group A...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gaintantzopoulou MD,Farmakis ET,Eliades GC

更新日期：2018-08-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Epigenetic changes have major role in the normal development and programming of gene expression. Aberrant methylation results in carcinogenesis. The primary objective of our study is to determine whether primary tumor tissue and cultured tumor cells in 2D and 3D tissue culture systems have the same methylation signatu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Şükrüoğlu Erdoğan Ö,Kılıç Erciyas S,Bilir A,Buğra Tunçer Ş,Akdeniz Ödemiş D,Kurul S,Karanlık H,Cabıoğlu N,Yazıcı H

更新日期：2019-01-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Women's relative lack of decision-making power and their unequal access to employment, finances, education, basic health care, and other resources are considered to be the root causes of their ill-health and that of their children. The main purpose of this paper is to examine the interactive relation between women's e...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zaky HH,Armanious DM,Hussein MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to analyze periprocedural and mid-term effect of clopidogrel on platelet function using the VerifyNow P2Y12 point-of-care assay in patients undergoing TAVI. Platelet reactivity was measured at the beginning of the procedure after 300 mg clopidogrel bolus administration and during the follow-u...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tousek P,Kocka V,Sulzenko J,Bednar F,Linkova H,Widimsky P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chromosome/DNA instability could be one of the primary causes of malignant cell transformation. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the spontaneous genetic damages in exfoliated cells of buccal mucosa of head and neck cancer (HNC) by counting micronucleus (MN) and binucleated (BN) cells frequencies. MN ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khlifi R,Trabelsi-Ksibi F,Chakroun A,Rebai A,Hamza-Chaffai A

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00