Host-range dynamics of Cochliobolus lunatus: from a biocontrol agent to a severe environmental threat.

abstract：Background:In vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) technology has been widely used in the therapy of refractory infertility. Previous studies showed that acupuncture can effectively increase the clinical pregnancy rate of IVF-ET. However, the molecular mechanism is unknown. Materials and Methods:In this st...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cheng J,Jin X,Shen J,Mu Y,Li Q,Xia L,Gao Y,Xia Y

更新日期：2019-05-28 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the influence of gene-gene and gene-environment interactions on the risk of developing asbestosis. The study comprised 262 cases with asbestosis and 265 controls with no asbestos-related disease previously studied for MnSOD, ECSOD, CAT, GSTT1, GSTM1, GSTP1, and iNOS polymorphisms. Data on cumul...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Franko A,Dolžan V,Arnerić N,Dodič-Fikfak M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mitochondrial heat shock proteins, such as HSP60, are chaperones responsible for the folding, transport, and quality control of mitochondrial matrix proteins and are essential for maintaining life. Both prosurvival and proapoptotic roles have been proposed for HSP60, and HSP60 is reportedly involved in the initiation ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen TH,Liu SW,Chen MR,Cho KH,Chen TY,Chu PH,Kao YY,Hsu CH,Lin KM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using the dual-process model of assimilative-tenacity (TGP) and accommodative-flexibility (FGA), the study aims to identify trajectories of TGP and FGA over five time points within a 9-year period, explore the relationships between the trajectories of TGP and FGA, and explore if participants from distinct TGP and FGA ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Martinent G,Bailly N,Ferrand C,Gana K,Giraudeau C,Joulain M

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) play a crucial role in varieties of biological processes. This study is aimed at investigating meniscal degeneration-specific lncRNAs and mRNAs and their related networks in knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods:The dataset GSE98918, which included 24 meniscus samples and related ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao J,Su Y,Jiao J,Wang Z,Fang X,He X,Zhang X,Liu Z,Xu X

更新日期：2020-05-20 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:To evaluate the effects of intravitreal ranibizumab (IVR) treatment on the blood flow of the optic nerve head (ONH) and of retinal vessels of the peripapillary region of eyes with diabetic macular edema (DME) assessed using laser speckle flowgraphy (LSFG). Methods:Forty eyes of 30 patients treated with IVR for...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Toto L,Evangelista F,Viggiano P,Erroi E,D'Onofrio G,Libertini D,Porreca A,D'Aloisio R,Mariacristina P,Di Antonio L,Di Nicola M,Mastropasqua R

更新日期：2020-02-10 00:00:00

abstract：:The microbial safety and stability of minimally processed foods are based on the application of combined preservative factors. Since microorganisms are able to develop adaptive networks to survive under conditions of stress, food safety may be affected, and therefore understanding of stress adaptive mechanisms plays a...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Guevara L,Antolinos V,Palop A,Periago PM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, we prepared PTX-loaded mesoporous hollow SnO2 nanofibers conjugated with folic acid (SFNFP) for liver cancer therapy. According to SEM and TEM characterization, SFNF showed a mesoporous hollow structure. The average outer diameter was 200 nm, and the wall thickness was 50 nm. The DSC and XRD study showe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lv H,Wu C,Liu X,Bai A,Cao Y,Shang W,Hu L,Liu Y

更新日期：2018-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The aim of this article is to present a short review of noninvasive, nonpharmacological treatment methods used in somatic illnesses that fall under the umbrella of approach called behavioral medicine. Methods:The narrative review method was applied in the study. Science paper databases, including PubMed, ha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Białkowska J,Juranek J,Wojtkiewicz J

更新日期：2020-11-03 00:00:00

abstract：:Praeruptorins belonging to the angular-type pyranocoumarins are bioactive constituents that have been isolated from some Peucedanum species such as P. praeruptorum, which is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treatment of cold, cough, upper respiratory infections, and so forth. Many reports have demonstrated tha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sarkhail P,Shafiee A,Sarkheil P

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:[This retracts the article DOI: 10.1155/2019/5879089.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： BioMed Research International .

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given its propensity to metastasize, and lack of effective therapies for most patients with advanced disease, early detection of melanoma is a clinical imperative. Different computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems have been proposed to increase the specificity and sensitivity of melanoma detection. Although s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Jaworek-Korjakowska J,Kłeczek P

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:In continuance of our search for anticancer agents, we report herein the synthesis and anticancer activity of some novel oxadiazole analogues. The compounds were screened for anticancer activity as per National Cancer Institute (NCI US) protocol on leukemia, melanoma, lung, colon, CNS, ovarian, renal, prostate, and br...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ahsan MJ,Sharma J,Singh M,Jadav SS,Yasmin S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the most common cause of death in the world. Recent studies have shown an association between adrenal insufficiency (AI) and increased cardiovascular risk (CVR). Patients with AI receive glucocorticoid (GC) replacement therapy which can lead to varying levels of blood cortisol. It was s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rahvar AH,Haas CS,Danneberg S,Harbeck B

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since proteins carry out their functions through interactions with other molecules, accurately identifying the protein-ligand binding site plays an important role in protein functional annotation and rational drug discovery. In the past two decades, a lot of algorithms were present to predict the protein-ligand bindin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang K,Gao J,Shen S,Tuszynski JA,Ruan J,Hu G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Result:In the denture wearers, HHV8 DNA was detected in 11 cases. Two of the controls amplified HHV8 DNA. Fisher's exact test demonstrates a significant difference between virus infection and using removable dentures (p = 0.015). Conclusion:Our findings suggested that HHV8 detection could be associated with use of den...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Derafshi R,Ghapanchi J,Rezazadeh F,Kalantari MH,Naeeni AM,Farzin M,Moattari A

更新日期：2020-04-15 00:00:00

abstract：Background:This study is aimed at identifying unknown clinically relevant genes involved in colorectal cancer using bioinformatics analysis. Methods:Original microarray datasets GSE107499 (ulcerative colitis), GSE8671 (colorectal adenoma), and GSE32323 (colorectal cancer) were downloaded from the Gene Expression Omnib...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhou J,Xie Z,Cui P,Su Q,Zhang Y,Luo L,Li Z,Ye L,Liang H,Huang J

更新日期：2020-05-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Wear-related failures and instabilities are frequent failure mechanisms of total knee replacements. High-conforming designs may provide additional stability for the joint. This study analyzes the effects of a ligamentous insufficiency on the stability and the wear behavior of a high-conforming knee design. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Reinders J,Sonntag R,Kretzer JP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the safety and efficacy of transpseudarthrosis osteotomy with interbody fusion in the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) patients with kyphotic spinal pseudarthrosis by a single posterior approach. METHODS:Twelve consecutive patients with spinal pseudarthrosis underwent transpseudarthrosis o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang E,Cao L,Zhang G,Lian X,Xu J

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This prospective randomized study is to evaluate the locoregional failure and its impact on survival by comparing involved field radiotherapy (IFRT) with elective nodal irradiation (ENI) in combination with concurrent chemotherapy for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It appears that higher dose could be de...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chen M,Bao Y,Ma HL,Hu X,Wang J,Wang Y,Peng F,Zhou QC,Xie CH

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Approximately 40% of patients admitted to the medical intensive care unit (ICU) require mechanical ventilation. An accurate prediction of successful extubation in patients is a key clinical problem in ICU due to the fact that the successful extubation is highly associated with prolonged ICU stay. The prolonged ICU sta...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tu CS,Chang CH,Chang SC,Lee CS,Chang CT

更新日期：2018-01-04 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:Despite the fact that it is widely acknowledged that immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) rely on the presence of immune response to take their antitumor effect, little is known whether there is an influence exerted on the efficacy of ICIs based on patients' age. We performed a systematic review and meta-anal...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang L,Sun L,Yu J,Shan F,Zhang K,Pang X,Ma C,Zhang Y,Shen M,Ma S,Ruan S

更新日期：2019-05-13 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study evaluated the bioactivity and physicochemical properties of three commercial calcium silicate-based endodontic materials (MTA, EndoSequence Root Repair Material putty, and Biodentine™). Material and Methods. Horizontal sections of 3 mm thickness from 18 root canals of human teeth were subjected to ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Talabani RM,Garib BT,Masaeli R

更新日期：2020-05-22 00:00:00

abstract：:The occurrence of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is associated with major abnormalities of hepatic lipid metabolism. We propose that lipid abnormalities directly or indirectly contribute to NAFLD, especially fatty acid accumulation, arachidonic acid metabolic disturbance, and ceramide overload. The effects o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pei K,Gui T,Kan D,Feng H,Jin Y,Yang Y,Zhang Q,Du Z,Gai Z,Wu J,Li Y

更新日期：2020-07-18 00:00:00

abstract：:Ablative therapies have been utilized with increasing frequency for the treatment of Barrett's esophagus with and without dysplasia. Multiple modalities are available for topical ablation of the esophagus, but radiofrequency ablation (RFA) remains the most commonly used. There have been significant advances in techniq...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tuttle R,Nurkin SJ,Hochwald SN

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A reliable in vivo imaging method to localize transplanted cells and monitor their viability would enable a systematic investigation of cell therapy. Most stem cell transplantation studies have used immunohistological staining, which does not provide information about the migration of transplanted cells in vivo in the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kim JH,Lee HJ,Song YS

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ceramic materials show excellent esthetic behavior, along with an absence of hypersensitivity, making them a possible alternative implant material in dental surgery. However, their surface properties enable only limited osseointegration compared to titanium implants. Within this study, a novel surface coating techniqu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Markhoff J,Mick E,Mitrovic A,Pasold J,Wegner K,Bader R

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ultrasonography has been widely employed to estimate the morphological changes of muscle during contraction. To further investigate the motion pattern of quadriceps during isometric knee extensions, we studied the relative motion pattern between femur and quadriceps under ultrasonography. An interesting observation is...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang S,Huang W,Zeng Y,Shi W,Diao X,Wei X,Ling S

更新日期：2018-03-18 00:00:00

abstract：:The incidence of acute kidney injury induced by contrast media (CI-AKI) is the third cause of AKI in hospitalized patients. Contrast media cause relevant alterations both in renal hemodynamics and in renal tubular cell function that lead to CI-AKI. The vasoconstriction of intrarenal vasculature is the main hemodynamic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Caiazza A,Russo L,Sabbatini M,Russo D

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00