Radiofrequency ablation for early-stage nonsmall cell lung cancer.

abstract：:Resveratrol has recently been used as a supplemental treatment for several neurological and nonneurological diseases. It is not known whether resveratrol has neuroprotective effect on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). To assess the effect of resveratrol on the disease, we tested this agent on an ALS model of SOD1(G...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Song L,Chen L,Zhang X,Li J,Le W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Fibroid is the most common benign tumor of the uterus and if associated with pregnancy may adversely affect the outcome of pregnancy. Objective of the present study was to assess the obstetric outcome (maternal and fetal) in pregnancy with fibroid. Methods:A prospective observational study was performed ove...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Saleh HS,Mowafy HE,Hameid AAAE,Sherif HE,Mahfouz EM

更新日期：2018-03-26 00:00:00

abstract：:A Mycobacterium bovis knockout in p27-p55 operon was tested as an antituberculosis experimental vaccine in animal models. The mutant MbΔp27-p55 was significantly more attenuated in nude mice than its parental strain but more virulent than BCG Pasteur. Challenge experiments in mice and guinea pigs using M. bovis or M. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bianco MV,Clark S,Blanco FC,Garbaccio S,García E,Cataldi AA,Williams A,Bigi F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prognosis of patients with advanced oropharyngeal carcinoma (OPSCC) is generally poor. The aim of this study is to investigate the different therapeutic approaches and identify prognostic factors associated with a worse outcome for patients treated for T4a OPSCC, in order to improve treatment selection f...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Psychogios G,Mantsopoulos K,Agaimy A,Brunner K,Mangold E,Zenk J,Iro H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The utility of various regions of the ribosomal repeat unit for phylogenetic analysis was examined in 16 species representing four families, nine genera, and two orders of the subclass Copepoda (Crustacea). Fragments approximately 2000 bp in length containing the ribosomal DNA (rDNA) 18S and 28S gene fragments, the 5....

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zagoskin MV,Lazareva VI,Grishanin AK,Mukha DV

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Astrocytic impairment is a pathologic feature of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). S100B and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) are the two most commonly used astrocytic markers. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether CSF-S100B could serve as a marker of NMOSD. We enrolled 49 NMOSD patients [2...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wei Y,Chang H,Li X,Du L,Xu W,Cong H,Yao Y,Zhang X,Yin L

更新日期：2018-10-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) features chronic inflammatory reactions of both intra- and extrapulmonary nature. Moreover, COPD is associated with abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism in patients, which influences the prognosis and chronicity of this disease. Abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism are al...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li J,Lu Y,Li N,Li P,Wang Z,Ting W,Liu X,Wu W

更新日期：2020-04-06 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. Our objective is to develop a computerized scheme for liver tumor segmentation in MR images. Materials and Methods. Our proposed scheme consists of four main stages. Firstly, the region of interest (ROI) image which contains the liver tumor region in the T1-weighted MR image series was extracted by using se...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Le TN,Bao PT,Huynh HT

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Preterm birth remains the most prevalent cause of neonatal morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic value of SDF-1α, resistin, secretory RAGE (sRAGE), and endogenous secretory RAGE (esRAGE) in preterm labor. A total of 211 pregnant women participated in the study. Group A contained 72 women between 22 an...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rzepka R,Dołęgowska B,Rajewska A,Sałata D,Budkowska M,Kwiatkowski S,Torbé A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adverse obstetric outcomes, such as preeclampsia, preterm birth, gestational diabetes, and fetal growth restriction, are poorly predicted by maternal history and risk factors alone, especially in nulliparae. The ability to predict these outcomes from the first trimester would allow for the early initiation of prophyla...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kane SC,Costa Fda S,Brennecke S

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：:Sun Island Bund Wetland (SIBW) is a river floodplain wetland located at the south part of Heilongjiang Province in Northeast China. An investigation of the influence of habitat type on macroinvertebrates assemblages structure was conducted in July 2016. Nine (9) sampling sites were selected based on sediment type, wat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khudhair N,Yan C,Liu M,Yu H

更新日期：2019-02-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Carotenoids produced by microbial sources are of industrial and medicinal importance due to their antioxidant and anticancer properties. In the current study, optimization of β-carotene production in M. circinelloides strain 277.49 was achieved using response surface methodology (RSM). Cerulenin and ketoconazole were ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Naz T,Nazir Y,Nosheen S,Ullah S,Halim H,Fazili ABA,Li S,Mustafa K,Mohamed H,Yang W,Song Y

更新日期：2020-12-29 00:00:00

abstract：:Aim. In periodontology lasers have been suggested for the photodynamic therapy (PDT): such therapy can be defined as the inactivation of cells, microorganisms, or molecules induced by light and not by heat. The aim of this study was to evaluate results of PDT using a 980 nm diode laser (Wiser Doctor Smile, Lambda SPA,...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caccianiga G,Baldoni M,Ghisalberti CA,Paiusco A

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to examine how well the human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) colony images can be classified using error-correcting output codes (ECOC). Our image dataset includes hiPSC colony images from three classes (bad, semigood, and good) which makes our classification task a multiclass probl...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Joutsijoki H,Haponen M,Rasku J,Aalto-Setälä K,Juhola M

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In clinical endodontics, preoperative estimation of root canal curvature is crucial regarding the prevention of iatrogenic errors. Reproduction of the two-dimensional radiographic images causes certain proximal view curvatures not seen. Therefore, the present study is aimed at investigating the degree of root canal cu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Faraj BM

更新日期：2021-01-13 00:00:00

abstract：:There is a need to scientifically validate the claim that wild species of medicinal plants are more potent than the cultivated plants. Thus, this study evaluated the phytochemical and antioxidant properties of wild and cultivated Alepidea amatymbica. Acetone, methanol, and water extracts of the rhizome of wild and cul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mangoale RM,Afolayan AJ

更新日期：2020-04-13 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：:Liver cell culture within three-dimensional structures provides an improved culture system for various applications in basic research, pharmacological screening, and implantable or extracorporeal liver support. Biodegradable calcium-based scaffolds in such systems could enhance liver cell functionality by providing en...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Finoli A,Schmelzer E,Over P,Nettleship I,Gerlach JC

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Dengue fever, a reemerging disease, is putting nearly 2.5 billion people at risk worldwide. The number of infections and the geographic extension of dengue fever infection have increased in the past decade. The disease is caused by the dengue virus, a flavivirus that uses mosquitos Aedes sp. as vectors. The disease ha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： De La Guardia C,Lleonart R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To investigate whether preventive administration of a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) can reduce the occurrence and development of traumatic granuloma (TG) following type IV-VI cordectomy. Methods:We retrospectively analyzed the status of postoperative granulomas in 37 patients who underwent type IV-VI cordectom...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jin X,Niu Y,Gu W,Wang J

更新日期：2020-08-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this study was to find genes linked with eating disorders and associated with both metabolic and neural systems. Our operating hypothesis was that there are genetic factors underlying some eating disorders resting in both those pathways. Specifically, we are interested in disorders that may rest in both...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sabbagh U,Mullegama S,Wyckoff GJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

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：:Fibrosarcomas are rare malignant mesenchymal tumors originating from fibroblasts. Importantly, fibrosarcoma cells were shown to have a high content and turnover of extracellular matrix (ECM) components including hyaluronan (HA), proteoglycans, collagens, fibronectin, and laminin. ECMs are complicated structures that s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nikitovic D,Kouvidi K,Karamanos NK,Tzanakakis GN

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer mortality disparities continue, particularly for uninsured and minority women. A number of effective evidence-based interventions (EBIs) exist for addressing barriers to mammography screening; however, their uptake and use in community has been limited. Few cancer-specific studies have evaluated adapted ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Highfield L,Hartman MA,Bartholomew LK,Balihe P,Ausborn VA

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently published evidence has raised concerns about worse late mortality and increasing need for reintervention after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. We undertook this study to assess the impact of off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting on survival and freedom from reintervention at 10 years. From Januar...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Raja SG,Husain M,Popescu FL,Chudasama D,Daley S,Amrani M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Retinal vein occlusion (RVO) is a common vascular disease of retina; however, the pathomechanism leading to RVO is not yet clear. In general, increasing age, hypertension, arteriosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular disorder, and cerebral stroke are systemic risk factors of RVO. However, RVO ofte...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kida T

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The polarization of macrophages and its anti-inflammatory and proinflammatory properties play a significant role in host response after implant placement to determine the outcome of osseointegration and long-term survival. In the previous study, we immobilized an antimicrobial peptide, GL13K, onto titanium surfaces to...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen X,Zhou L,Wu D,Huang W,Lin Y,Zhou B,Chen J

更新日期：2020-07-24 00:00:00

abstract：:We have evaluated the cloning and functional expression of previously described broad antimicrobial spectrum bacteriocins SRCAM 602, OR-7, E-760, and L-1077, by recombinant Pichia pastoris. Synthetic genes, matching the codon usage of P. pastoris, were designed from the known mature amino acid sequence of these bacter...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Arbulu S,Jiménez JJ,Gútiez L,Cintas LM,Herranz C,Hernández PE

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00