The SDF-1α3'A genetic variation is correlated with susceptibility of asthma in Iranian patients.

abstract：:The role of α-fetoprotein (AFP) in the surveillance and diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has been questioned in recent years due to its low sensitivity and specificity. In addition to AFP, several new serum biomarkers, such as lens culinaris agglutinin-reactive fraction of AFP (AFP-L3) and des-gamma-carboxy...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang X,Zhang Y,Yang N,He H,Tao X,Kou C,Jiang J

更新日期：2020-09-17 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the anticancer and antioxidant activities as well as the safety of the brown algae Dictyota dichotoma of the Western seacoast of Yemen. Cytotoxicity of methanol extract of D. dichotoma and several of its fractions, petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, n-butanol, and aque...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： El-Shaibany A,Al-Habori M,Al-Maqtari T,Al-Mahbashi H

更新日期：2020-02-17 00:00:00

abstract：:Our previous studies have demonstrated that diabetes-induced oxidative stress alters homeostasis of retinal nerve growth factor (NGF) resulting in accumulation of its precursor, proNGF, at the expense of NGF which plays a critical role in preserving neuronal and retinal function. This imbalance coincided with retinal ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mysona BA,Matragoon S,Stephens M,Mohamed IN,Farooq A,Bartasis ML,Fouda AY,Shanab AY,Espinosa-Heidmann DG,El-Remessy AB

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In consequence of the key role of factor Xa in the clotting cascade and absence of its activity in the processes that do not affect coagulation, this protein is an attractive target for development of new blood coagulation inhibitors. Factor Xa is more effective and convenient target for creation of anticoagulants tha...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sulimov VB,Gribkova IV,Kochugaeva MP,Katkova EV,Sulimov AV,Kutov DC,Shikhaliev KS,Medvedeva SM,Krysin MY,Sinauridze EI,Ataullakhanov FI

更新日期：2015-01-01 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：:External focus of attention (EFA) and internal focus of attention (IFA) represent commonly used strategies to instruct subjects during exercise. Several studies showed EFA to be more effective than IFA to improve motor performance and learning. To date the role of these strategies on motor performance during finger mo...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rossettini G,Testa M,Vicentini M,Manganotti P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. Analysis of early vascular and nerve complications of supracondylar humerus fractures in children. Material and Methods. 220 children hospitalized in the Pediatric Trauma-Orthopedic Department in the years 2004-2014. The group consisted of 143 males and 77 females. Results. Acute neurovascular complications o...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tomaszewski R,Wozowicz A,Wysocka-Wojakiewicz P

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sericin is a natural protein component of silks of silkworm and has potential utility in multiple areas such as pharmacological, cosmetics, and biotechnological industries. However, the understanding of its toxicological safety is still limited. This study evaluated the safety of water-extract sericin from silkworm (B...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Qin H,Zhang J,Yang H,Yao S,He L,Liang H,Wang Y,Chen H,Zhao P,Qin G

更新日期：2020-11-05 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study is to inform about the development of a new semispherical surgical instrument for the bipolar multielectrode radiofrequency liver ablation. Present tools are universal; however they have several disadvantages such as ablation of healthy tissue, numerous needle punctures, and, therefore, longer op...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Vavra P,Penhaker M,Grepl J,Jurcikova J,Palecek J,Crha M,Nowakova J,Hasal M,Skrobankova M,Ostruszka P,Ihnat P,Delongova P,Salounova D,Habib NA,Zonca P

更新日期：2014-01-01 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：Purpose:This study aims to compare the functional outcomes of nonunion humeral diaphyseal fractures following conservative treatment when managed surgically with either a plate or intramedullary (IM) nail fixation. Methods:This was a retrospective study of 56 patients with nonunion humeral fractures following conserva...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Micic I,Kholinne E,Kwak JM,Sun Y,Nanda A,Kim H,Koh KH,Jeon IH

更新日期：2019-07-22 00:00:00

abstract：:Mung bean is a hepatoprotective agent in dietary supplements. Fermentation and germination processes are well recognized to enhance the nutritional values especially the concentration of active compounds such as amino acids and GABA of various foods. In this study, antioxidant and hepatoprotective effects of freeze-dr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mohd Ali N,Mohd Yusof H,Long K,Yeap SK,Ho WY,Beh BK,Koh SP,Abdullah MP,Alitheen NB

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The intra- and extracellular accumulation of misfolded and aggregated amyloid proteins is a common feature in several neurodegenerative diseases, which is thought to play a major role in disease severity and progression. The principal machineries maintaining proteostasis are the ubiquitin proteasomal and lysosomal aut...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Maiti P,Manna J,Veleri S,Frautschy S

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present paper was to review the most important mechanisms explaining the possible association of vitamin D deficiency and cardiovascular diseases, focusing on recent experimental and clinical data. Low vitamin D levels favor atherosclerosis enabling vascular inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, format...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mozos I,Marginean O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Vitamin B-6 has a strong antioxidative effect. It would be useful to determine whether vitamin B-6 supplementation had effects on antioxidant capacities in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who had recently undergone tumor resection. Thirty-three HCC patients were randomly assigned to either the placebo (n ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Cheng SB,Lin PT,Liu HT,Peng YS,Huang SC,Huang YC

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a leading cause of iatrogenic acute kidney injury, as the usage of contrast media for imaging and intravascular intervention keeps expanding. Diabetes is an important predisposing factor for CIN, particularly in patients with renal functional impairment. Renal hypoxia, combin...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Heyman SN,Rosenberger C,Rosen S,Khamaisi M

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To compare the expression of G-protein-coupled estrogen receptor (GPER) in the junctional zone and outer myometrium of the proliferative and secretory phases of women with and without adenomyosis. Methods:A total of 76 women were included in this study, 42 with adenomyosis (proliferative phase, n = 23; secre...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Li JJ,Duan H,Wang S,Sun FQ,Gan L,Tang YQ,Xu Q,Li TC

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cardiac pathologies are among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in industrialized countries, with myocardial infarction (MI) representing one of the major conditions leading to heart failure (HF). Hitherto, the development of consistent, stable, and reproducible models of closed-chest MI in large animals, ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Biondi-Zoccai G,De Falco E,Peruzzi M,Cavarretta E,Mancone M,Leoni O,Caristo ME,Lotrionte M,Marullo AG,Amodeo A,Pacini L,Calogero A,Petrozza V,Chimenti I,D'Ascenzo F,Frati G

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Polyetheretherketone (PEEK), which has biomechanical performance similar to that of human cancellous bone, is used widely as a spinal implant material. However, its bioinertness and hydrophobic surface properties result in poor osseointegration. This study applies a novel modification method, arc ion plating (AIP), th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Tsou HK,Chi MH,Hung YW,Chung CJ,He JL

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:To characterize and evaluate CT and MRI features of extremity soft tissue adult fibrosarcoma. Methods:CT and MRI images from 10 adult patients with pathologically proven fibrosarcomas were retrospectively analyzed with regard to tumor location, size, number, shape, margins, attenuation, signal intensity, and...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang H,Nie P,Dong C,Li J,Huang Y,Hao D,Xu W

更新日期：2018-03-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to investigate the potential of microparticles based on biocompatible phytolipids [Softisan® 154 (SF) (hydrogenated palm oil) and super-refined sunseed oil (SO)] and polyethylene glycol- (PEG-) 4000 to improve intravaginal delivery of miconazole nitrate (MN) for effective treatment of vulvova...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Kenechukwu FC,Attama AA,Ibezim EC,Nnamani PO,Umeyor CE,Uronnachi EM,Momoh MA,Akpa PA,Ozioko AC

更新日期：2018-06-06 00:00:00

abstract：:The variability in Helicobacter pylori vacA and cagA genes has been related to the progression of the gastrointestinal disease; also the presence of H. pylori in the oral cavity has been associated with periodontal disease in adults, but, in children without dyspeptic symptoms, little is known about this. We evaluated...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mendoza-Cantú A,Urrutia-Baca VH,Urbina-Ríos CS,De la Garza-Ramos MA,García-Martínez ME,Torre-Martínez HHH

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Renal inflammation can result in renal injury. Uric acid (UA) is the final product of purine metabolism in humans and because of the lack of urate oxidase, UA may accumulate in tissues, including kidney, causing inflammation. Galangin was isolated from a traditional Chinese medicine plant and possesses several benefic...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lu H,Yao H,Zou R,Chen X,Xu H

更新日期：2019-05-26 00:00:00

abstract：:RRM2B gene encodes ribonucleoside-diphosphate reductase subunit M2 B, the p53-inducible small subunit (p53R2) of ribonucleotide reductase (RNR), an enzyme catalyzing dNTP synthesis for mitochondrial DNA. Defects in this gene may cause severe mitochondrial disease affecting mainly the nervous system. This study is aime...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ait El Cadi C,Krami AM,Charoute H,Elkarhat Z,Sifeddine N,Lakhiari H,Rouba H,Barakat A,Nahili H

更新日期：2020-07-25 00:00:00

abstract：:We evaluated single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) detection via a target-capture, C-probe ligation, and RAM assay in a single-blind comparison to clinical samples that had been tested with FDA-cleared tests for up to 4 different vascular disease-related SNPs. In the RAM assay circulizable linear probes (C- or padlock ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Smith JH,Cui M,Zhang DY,Beals TP,Ye F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chosen aspects of examinations of inorganic gunshot particles by means of scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry technique are presented. The research methodology of particles was worked out, which included a precise and repeatable procedure of the automatic detection and identification ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Brożek-Mucha Z

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) represent a modern approach for management of chronic skin injuries. In this work, we describe BM-MSCs application versus their conditioned media (CM) when delivered topically admixed with fibrin glue to enhance the healing of chronic excisional wounds in rats. Fift...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mehanna RA,Nabil I,Attia N,Bary AA,Razek KA,Ahmed TA,Elsayed F

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ayurvedic and traditional medical practitioners of Sri Lanka use the decoction of the immature inflorescence of Cocos nucifera L. (IC) variety aurantiaca for the treatment of menorrhagia. The progestogenic effect of the ethyl acetate soluble proanthocyanidins (EASPA) of the IC in female rats at a dose of 3.5 mg/kg bod...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ekanayake CP,Thammitiyagodage MG,Padumadasa S,Seneviratne B,Padumadasa C,Abeysekera AM

更新日期：2019-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：:[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2017/5760612.]. ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Masso M

更新日期：2018-01-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purposes. The 320-detector row CT scanner enables visualization of whole-brain hemodynamic information (dynamic CT angiography (CTA) derived from CT perfusion scans). However, arterial image quality in dynamic CTA (dCTA) is inferior to arterial image quality in standard CTA. This study evaluates whether...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ghariq E,Mendrik AM,Willems PW,Joemai RM,Ghariq E,Vonken EJ,van Osch MJ,van Walderveen MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00