Effect of modulated alternating and direct current iontophoresis on transdermal delivery of lidocaine hydrochloride.

abstract：:Aim. The aim of this study was to describe PCa characteristics and long-term outcomes in young men aged ≤55 years after radical prostatectomy (RP) and to compare them with older men cohort. Methods. Among 2,200 patients who underwent RP for clinically localized PCa at our centre between 2001 and 2015, 277 (10.3%) men ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Milonas D,Venclovas Z,Gudinaviciene I,Zviniene K,Matjosaitis AJ

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The study aims to investigate the effects of the alcohol extract of Coreopsis tinctoria Nutt (AC) on diabetic nephropathy (DN) mice. A total of 30 db/db (DN) mice were divided into 3 groups, which were treated with AC (300 mg/kg/day), metformin (180 mg/kg/day), or saline by gavage for 10 weeks. Ten db/m mice treated w...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yu S,Zhao H,Yang W,Amat R,Peng J,Li Y,Deng K,Mao X,Jiao Y

更新日期：2019-03-28 00:00:00

abstract：Background and Aims:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a relatively infrequent complication after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, little is known about the association between cytochrome c (cyt c) and increased risk of CIN. We conducted t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang C,Hou J,Yan G,Qiao Y,Wang D,Zhu B,Liu B,Luo E,Nawabi AQ,Chen L

更新日期：2019-01-23 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:In this study, we examined whether the associations between working hours, job satisfaction, and work-life balance are mediated by occupational stress. In addition, we tested whether perceived time control helps moderate the effects of working hours and occupational stress. Methodology:Questionnaires were admi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hsu YY,Bai CH,Yang CM,Huang YC,Lin TT,Lin CH

更新日期：2019-06-23 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Biodex Biosway® Balance System and SWAY Balance® Mobile smartphone application (SBMA) are portable instruments that assess balance function with force plate and accelerometer technology, respectively. The validity of these indirect clinical measures of postural sway merits investigation. Purpose:The pur...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dewan BM,Roger James C,Kumar NA,Sawyer SF

更新日期：2019-12-21 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:To distinguish between normal (SV-HUC-1) and cancerous (TCCSUP) human urothelial cell lines using microelectrical impedance spectroscopy (μEIS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Two types of μEIS devices were designed and used in combination to measure the impedance of SV-HUC-1 and TCCSUP cells flowing through the channe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Park Y,Kim HW,Yun J,Seo S,Park CJ,Lee JZ,Lee JH

更新日期：2016-01-01 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：:Heteronemin is a bioactive marine sesterterpene isolated from the sponge Hyrtios sp. Previous reports have shown that heteronemin possesses anticancer activity. Here, heteronemin displayed cytotoxic effects against three human cancer cell lines (A549, ACHN, and A498) and exhibited potent activity in A498 human renal c...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu SY,Sung PJ,Chang YL,Pan SL,Teng CM

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:This paper presents the final results of a cross-sectional study started in 2010. It compares the perceived efficacy of different types of tobacco health warning (texts versus shocking pictures) to quit or reduce tobacco use. METHODS:The study conducted between 2010 and 2012 in Italy enrolled adults smoke...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mannocci A,Colamesta V,Conti V,Cattaruzza MS,Paone G,Cafolla M,Saulle R,Bulzomì V,Antici D,Cuccurullo P,Boccia A,La Torre G,Terzano C

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Engineering three-dimensional (3D) vascularized constructs remains a challenge due to the inability to form rich microvessel networks. In this study we engineered a prevascularized 3D cell sheet construct for tissue regeneration using human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hMSCs) and human umbilical vein en...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ren L,Ma D,Liu B,Li J,Chen J,Yang D,Gao P

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to determine if altered levels of selected trace elements manifest themselves during chronic depression. To identify elements strongly associated with chronic depression, relationships between the elemental contents of hair and nails and the interelement correlations were checked. Inductively...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Błażewicz A,Liao KY,Liao HH,Niziński P,Komsta Ł,Momčilović B,Jabłońska-Czapla M,Michalski R,Prystupa A,Sak JJ,Kocjan R

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Taiwan has very high incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD), which easily progresses to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The association between inflammation and CKD has been explored in several studies. ORAI1 functions as a pore-forming subunit of the store-operated calcium channels which are involve...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Hwang DY,Chien SC,Hsu YW,Kao CC,Cheng SY,Lu HC,Wu MS,Chang JM

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objectives. This study aimed to determine the feasibility of cochlear implantation for sensorineural hearing loss in patients with Waardenburg syndrome. Method. A retrospective chart review was performed on patients who underwent cochlear implantation at the University of Tokyo Hospital. Clinical classification, genet...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Koyama H,Kashio A,Sakata A,Tsutsumiuchi K,Matsumoto Y,Karino S,Kakigi A,Iwasaki S,Yamasoba T

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective and quantitative analysis of longitudinal single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) images are significant for the treatment monitoring of brain disorders. Therefore, a computer aided analysis (CAA) method is introduced to extract a change-rate map (CRM) as a parametric image for quantifying the...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zheng X,Wei W,Huang Q,Song S,Wan J,Huang G

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atypical chemokine receptors (ACKRs) are a subclass of G protein-coupled receptors characterized by promiscuity of ligand binding and an obvious inability to signal after ligand binding. Although some discoveries regarding this family in Homo sapiens and other species have been reported in some studies, the evolution ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Pan L,Lv J,Zhang Z,Zhang Y

更新日期：2018-09-24 00:00:00

abstract：:Iran is one of the six countries with the most cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) patients. Understanding better the genotypes of the parasite population in relation to geography and climate is critical to achieving better CL control. We aimed to characterise the population structure of Leishmania tropica, the cause of anth...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ghatee MA,Mirhendi H,Marashifard M,Kanannejad Z,Taylor WR,Sharifi I

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:A Multilayered Multidisk Tablet (MLMDT) comprising two drug-loaded disks enveloped by three drug-free barrier layers was developed for use in chronotherapeutic disorders, employing two model drugs, theophylline and diltiazem HCl. The MLMDT was designed to achieve two pulses of drug release separated by a lag phase. Th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Khan Z,Choonara YE,Kumar P,du Toit LC,Ndesendo VM,Pillay V

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is associated with structural and functional alterations of the peritoneal membrane, consisting of fibrosis, angiogenesis, and loss of ultrafiltration capacity. Vitamin D receptor activation (VDRA) plays an important role in mineral metabolism and inflammation, but also antiangiogenic and anti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Stavenuiter AW,Farhat K,Vila Cuenca M,Schilte MN,Keuning ED,Paauw NJ,ter Wee PM,Beelen RH,Vervloet MG

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate, at a laboratory scale, the ability of this microorganism to grow in seawater and bioaccumulate in mussels (Mytilus galloprovincialis) maintained in constantly aerated tanks, containing twenty litres of artificial seawater. Three concentrations of A. butzleri LMG 10828(T) were tes...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ottaviani D,Chierichetti S,Rocchegiani E,Bartolini C,Masini L,Santarelli S,Leoni F

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bacterial infections are the most common cause of purulent soft tissue inflammations in the head and neck area. These bacteria are also responsible for the majority of inflammatory complications after third molar removal. The key to success of antibacterial treatment in both cases is the use of an appropriate antibact...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Bogacz M,Morawiec T,Śmieszek-Wilczewska J,Janowska-Bogacz K,Bubiłek-Bogacz A,Rój R,Pinocy K,Mertas A

更新日期：2019-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is defined as a disease characterized by persistent, progressive airflow limitation. Recent studies have underlined that COPD is correlated to many systemic manifestations, probably due to an underlying pattern of systemic inflammation. In COPD fractional exhaled Nitric Oxi...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Malerba M,Radaeli A,Olivini A,Damiani G,Ragnoli B,Montuschi P,Ricciardolo FL

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Umbilical cords as a source of stem cells are of increasing interest for cell therapies as they present little ethical consideration and are reported to contain immune privileged cells which may be suitable for allogeneic based therapies. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) sourced from several different cord regions, inclu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mennan C,Wright K,Bhattacharjee A,Balain B,Richardson J,Roberts S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This investigation was aimed at assessing a possible interaction of a traditional Thai herbal recipe, "Ya-Sa-Marn-Phlae (YSMP)," used for wound treatments with topical antiseptics, povidone-iodine (PI) solution and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and effects of THR-SK010 alone and the combinations on Staphylococcus aureus. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Chusri S,Tongrod S,Chokpaisarn J,Limsuwan S,Voravuthikunchai SP

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Schwannomas are the commonest tumours of peripheral nerves. Despite the classical description that schwannomas are well encapsulated and can be completely enucleated during excision, a portion of them have fascicular involvement and could not be completely shelled out. A retrospective review for 8 patients was carried...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tang CY,Fung B,Fok M,Zhu J

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to microgravity conditions causes cardiovascular deconditioning in astronauts during spaceflight. Until now, no specific drugs are available for countermeasure, since the underlying mechanism is largely unknown. Endothelial cells (ECs) and smooth muscle cells (SMCs) play key roles in various vascular function...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhang Y,Lau P,Pansky A,Kassack M,Hemmersbach R,Tobiasch E

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:The safety and efficacy of endoscopic sphincterotomy with large balloon dilation (EPLBD) are unclear. This study compares the safety and efficacy between EPLBD and endoscopic sphincterotomy (EST). PATIENTS AND METHODS:Literatures were searched for randomized controlled trials in PUBMED, EMBASE, and Cochrane...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu L,Kyaw MH,Tse YK,Lau JY

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The use of endotamponade agents has gained a major role in the management of macular complications of high myopia. Myopic foveoschisis and macular hole are the main macular complication of pathologic myopia, this growing condition that is a main cause of visual loss, especially in patients at a younger age. We discuss...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Valldeperas X,Lorenzo-Carrero J

更新日期：2014-01-01 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. NOTCH pathway and TP53 protein are involved in the development of fibrosis and autoimmune disorders, respectively. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of NOTCH3 and TP53 genes and serum anti-TP53 antibodies with the susceptibility, clinical subset of s...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zmorzyński S,Wojcierowska-Litwin M,Kowal M,Michalska-Jakubus M,Styk W,Filip AA,Walecka I,Krasowska D

更新日期：2020-02-25 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Salivary alpha-amylase (sAA) and salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA) have been proposed as biomarkers for research on the mucosal immune system and on stress. Expression of both sAA and sIgA has been described to follow opposing diurnal patterns. This knowledge is crucial for the interpretation of studies using...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lim PW,Nambiar S,Muhardi L,Abdul Kader UH,Garssen J,Sandalova E

更新日期：2019-01-14 00:00:00