Effect of nanoparticles and environmental particles on a cocultures model of the air-blood barrier.

abstract：:Spinal cord stimulation has been utilized for decades in the treatment of numerous conditions such as failed back surgery and phantom limb syndromes, arachnoiditis, cancer pain, and others. The placement of the stimulating electrode array was originally subdural but, to minimize surgical complexity and reduce the risk...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gibson-Corley KN,Flouty O,Oya H,Gillies GT,Howard MA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Integrins are a family of membrane-spanning proteins that are important receptors for cell adhesion to extracellular matrix proteins. They also provide connections between the extracellular environment and intracellular cytoskeletons and are responsible for activation of many intracellular signaling pathways. In vitro...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhong Y,Wang J,Luo X

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Protein phosphorylation is catalyzed by kinases which regulate many aspects that control death, movement, and cell growth. Identification of the phosphorylation site-specific kinase-substrate relationships (ssKSRs) is important for understanding cellular dynamics and provides a fundamental basis for further disease-re...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang M,Wang T,Wang B,Liu Y,Li A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Purpose:High tibial osteotomy (HTO) has been adopted as an effective surgery for medial degeneration of the osteoarthritis (OA) knee. However, satisfactory outcomes necessitate the precise creation and distraction of osteotomized wedges and the use of intraoperative X-ray images to continually monitor the wedge-related...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Yang JC,Chen CF,Luo CA,Chang MC,Lee OK,Huang Y,Lin SC

更新日期：2018-05-08 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：:Family planning coverage has improved in Ethiopia in the last decade, though fertility is still about 5.8 in the rural setup. In this paper, the major structural determinants of family planning service were analyzed using a multilevel model from 8906 individual women observation in the 2011 EDHS data. The results show...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gizachew Balew J,Cho Y,Tammy Kim C,Ko W

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is widely reported that miR-381 is dysregulated in various tumors. However, the specific role of miR-381 in respiratory infections has not been reported. To probe this role, A549 cells were pretreated with 1 μg/mL LPS for 24 h. The level of miR-381 was detected using RT-qPCR. The expression of proinflammatory cytok...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Xu Z,Dong D,Chen X,Huang H,Wen S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Thyroid cancer is the most common endocrine malignancy, with a recent global increase of 20% in age-related incidence. Ultrasonography and ultrasonography-guided fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) are the most widely used diagnostic tests for thyroid nodules; however, it is estimated that up to 25% of thyr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Nan BY,Xiong GF,Zhao ZR,Gu X,Huang XS

更新日期：2021-01-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) caused by adhesions are a common, often life-threatening postsurgical complication with few treatment options available for patients. This study examines the efficacy of a manual physical therapy treatment regimen on the pain and quality of life of subjects with a history of bowel obstr...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rice AD,Patterson K,Reed ED,Wurn BF,Klingenberg B,King CR 3rd,Wurn LJ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) for pneumoconiosis. We systematically searched PubMed, Embase, The Cochrane Library, Web of Science, SinoMed, CNKI, VIP databases and Wanfang Data from their inception to June 1, 2019. A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized cont...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao H,Xie Y,Wang J,Li X,Li J

更新日期：2020-07-28 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA methylation primarily occurs on CpG dinucleotides and plays an important role in transcriptional regulations during tissue development and cell differentiation. Over 25% of CpG dinucleotides in the human genome reside within Alu elements, the most abundant human repeats. The methylation of Alu elements is an impor...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo Y,Lu X,Xie H

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) has several functions in the central nervous system, where it contributes to brain development and its functionality through affecting neuronal survival and activity and also modulating neurotransmitter levels. This neurotrophin is also found in the serum, but its origin and pe...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Türck P,Frizzo ME

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A delayed time to pregnancy was recently reported for women who had a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) to remove cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade 2 or 3. The objective of the current study was to determine if treatment of CIN with LEEP is associated with decreased levels of anti-M...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Sklavos MM,Spracklen CN,Saftlas AF,Pinto LA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aims of the present research are to investigate the possible predictors of pancreatic cancer, in particular smoking status, alcohol consumption, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus, in patients with histologically confirmed pancreatic carcinoma and to examine the synergism between risk factors. A case-cont...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： La Torre G,Sferrazza A,Gualano MR,de Waure C,Clemente G,De Rose AM,Nicolotti N,Nuzzo G,Siliquini R,Boccia A,Ricciardi W

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:28 new pyrrolidine types of compounds as analogues for natural polyhydroxy alkaloids of codonopsinine were evaluated for their anti-MRSA activity using MIC and MBC value determination assay against a panel of S. aureus isolates. One pyrrolidine compound, MFM 501, exhibited good inhibitory activity with MIC value of 15...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Johari SA,Mohtar M,Mohammad SA,Sahdan R,Shaameri Z,Hamzah AS,Mohammat MF

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing age negatively affects different phases of bone fracture healing. The present study aimed to explore underlying mechanisms related to bone fracture repair in the elderly. GSE17825 public transcriptome data from the Gene Expression Omnibus database were used for analysis. First, raw data were normalized and ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Zhao SJ,Kong FQ,Fan J,Chen Y,Zhou S,Xue MX,Yin GY

更新日期：2018-12-16 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The Oxford Happiness Inventory (OHI) is a self-report tool to measure happiness. A brief review of previous studies on OHI showed the lack of evaluation of OHI fairness/equivalence in measuring happiness among identified groups. Methods:To examine the psychometric properties and measurement invariance of th...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Mousavi A,Sharafi Z,Mahmoudi A,Shahraki HR

更新日期：2020-06-21 00:00:00

abstract：:Purpose. To compare the results of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) for insertional Achilles tendinopathy (IAT) with or without Haglund's deformity. Methods. Between September 2014 and May 2015, all patients who underwent ESWT were retrospectively enrolled in this study. A total of 67 patients were available f...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wu Z,Yao W,Chen S,Li Y

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Vasculogenic mimicry (VM) was related to invasion and metastasis of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients. This study was designed to investigate the role of EphA2 in VM formation of HNSCC. METHODS:The SiRNA technique was used to knock down the expression of EphA2 in vitro. The ability of cell...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Wang W,Lin P,Sun B,Zhang S,Cai W,Han C,Li L,Lu H,Zhao X

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Though there are several prognostic models, there is no protein-related prognostic model. The aim of this study is to identify possible prognostic-related proteins in bladder urothelial carcinoma and to try to predict the prognosis of bladder urothelial carcinoma based on these proteins. Methods:Profile dat...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Luo Q,Zhang X

更新日期：2020-07-31 00:00:00

abstract：:Targeted drug delivery using folate receptors is one of the most interesting chemotherapeutic research areas over the past few years. A novel folate targeted copolymer was synthesized using dextran stearate coupled to folic acid. FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy were used to confirm successful conjugation. Micelles prepared...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Varshosaz J,Hassanzadeh F,Sadeghi-Aliabadi H,Firozian F

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients often develop bone metastases (BM), and the overall survival for these patients is usually perishing. However, a model with high accuracy for predicting the survival of NSCLC with BM is still lacking. Here, we aimed to establish a model based on artificial intelligence for p...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Huang Z,Hu C,Chi C,Jiang Z,Tong Y,Zhao C

更新日期：2020-06-27 00:00:00

abstract：:Microcapsules with entrapped cells hold great promise for repairing bone defects. Unfortunately, the osteoinductivity of microcapsules has been restricted by many factors, among which the deficiency of functional proteins is a significant priority. We potentiated the osteoinductivity of microencapsulated cells via cot...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Shen Y,Qiao H,Fan Q,Zhang S,Tang T

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Perinatal infections have a negative impact on brain development. However, the underlying mechanisms leading to neurological impairment are not completely understood and reliable models of inflammation are urgently needed. Using phorbol-myristate-acetate as an activator of inflammation, we investigated the effect on t...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Dzietko M,Hahnemann M,Polley O,Sifringer M,Felderhoff-Mueser U,Bührer C

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) has been proven to be effective and safe in treating pediatric Crohn's disease (CD). EEN induces pediatric CD remission possibly through three pathways: (1) direct anti-inflammatory effects, (2) improved epithelial barrier function, and (3) modulation of the gut microbiota. Recent stu...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Gong D,Yu X,Wang L,Kong L,Gong X,Dong Q

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hitherto, limited clinical impact has been achieved in the treatment of glioblastoma (GBMs). Although phytochemicals found in medicinal herbs can provide mankind with new therapeutic remedies, single agent intervention has failed to bring the expected outcome in clinical trials. Therefore, combinations of several agen...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Elkady AI,Hussein RA,Abu-Zinadah OA

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress is a normal phenomenon in the body. Under normal conditions, the physiologically important intracellular levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) are maintained at low levels by various enzyme systems participating in the in vivo redox homeostasis. Therefore, oxidative stress can also be viewed as an i...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Rahal A,Kumar A,Singh V,Yadav B,Tiwari R,Chakraborty S,Dhama K

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background. Increased metal ion levels following total hip arthroplasty (THA) with metal-on-metal bearings are a highly debated topic. Local soft tissue reactions with chronic pain and systemic side effects such as neuropathy are described. The aim of the current study was to determine the serum metal ion concentratio...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Maurer-Ertl W,Pranckh-Matzke D,Friesenbichler J,Bratschitsch G,Holzer LA,Maier M,Leithner A

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study tested the hypothesis that sensitivity of Escherichia coli to lactic acid at concentrations relevant for fermented sausages (pH 4.6, 150 mM lactic acid, aw = 0.92, temperature = 20 or 27°C) increases with increasing growth rate. For E. coli strain 683 cultured in TSB in chemostat or batch, subsequent inacti...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Lindqvist R,Barmark G

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:The mortality rate of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is high. Hence, it is crucial to identify a reliable biomarker with wide clinical applications for predicting the prognosis of patients with ARDS. This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to investigate the value of ...

journal_title：BioMed research international

authors： Ni Q,Li C,Lin H

更新日期：2020-04-05 00:00:00