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Τρίτη 8 Σεπτεμβρίου 2020

 

Development of Autophagy Signature-Based Prognostic Nomogram for Refined Glioma Survival Prognostication
The current glioma classification could be optimized to cover such a separate and individualized prognosis ranging from a few months to over ten years. Considering its highly conserved role and potential in therapies, autophagy might be a promising element to be incorporated as a refinement for improved survival prognostication. The expression and RNA-seq data of 881 glioma patients from the Gene Expression Omnibus and The Cancer Genome Atlas were included, mapped with autophagy-related genes. Weighted...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 18:05
Deletion of Bmal1 Impairs Pancreatic β-Cell Function via Mitochondrial Signaling Pathway
Several studies have demonstrated that brain and muscle Arnt-like protein-1 (Bmal1) acts as a core clock gene for maintaining normal cell function, including hepatocytes and cardiomyocytes. Loss of Bmal1 is associated with type 2 diabetes due to pancreatic β-cell failure. However, little information is available about its role and mechanism in pancreatic β-cell. To address this, we investigated the consequences of Bmal1 inhibition in an insulinoma cell line (INS-1) by using small interfering RNA...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 17:05
Assessment of the Learning Curve of Supercapsular Percutaneously Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty in an Asian Population
The supercapsular percutaneously assisted total hip (SuperPATH) approach is a microinvasive approach that was developed to minimize surgical disruption of soft tissue during routine total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study was aimed at assessing early outcomes and learning curves of the SuperPATH approach in one Chinese hospital’s experience. Early outcomes of the first consecutive 78 SuperPATH cases (80 hips) performed by the same surgeon were evaluated. The patients were divided into 4 groups according...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 16:50
Prediction of the Factors Influencing the Shengjing Classification of Portal Vein Thrombosis after Splenectomy for Portal Hypertension in Cirrhosis: A Single-Center Retrospective Case-Control Study
Objective. To compare the survival time of patients with portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy for portal hypertension in cirrhosis and explore the influencing factors of the Shengjing classification. Methods. Clinical data of 108 patients with portal vein thrombosis after splenectomy in the department of general surgery of our hospital from November 2011 to December 2018 were selected, and a retrospective analysis was performed. Results. Among 108 patients with postoperative PVST formation, 9...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 14:20
Multimodal Detection for Cryptogenic Epileptic Seizures Based on Combined Micro Sensors
The cryptogenic epilepsy of the neocortex is a disease in which the seizure is accompanied by intense cerebral nerve electrical activities but the lesions are not observed. It is difficult to locate disease foci. Electrocorticography (ECoG) is one of the gold standards in seizure focus localization. This method detects electrical signals, and its limitations are inadequate resolution which is only 10 mm and lack of depth information. In order to solve these problems, our new method with implantable...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 14:20
Overexpression of miR-29a-3p Suppresses Proliferation, Migration, and Invasion of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells in Atherosclerosis via Targeting TNFRSF1A
Objective. Increasing evidence highlights the significance of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the progression of atherosclerosis (AS). Our aim was to probe out the role and regulatory mechanism of miR-29a-3p in AS. Methods. An in vivo model of AS was conducted by high-fat diet ApoE-/- mice. Oxidized low-density lipoprotein- (ox-LDL-) exposed vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) were utilized as an in vitro of AS. Serum levels of total cholesterol (TC), triglyceride (TG), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:05
Inhibition of Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor Protects against Inflammation through a Toll-like Receptor-Related Pathway after Diffuse Axonal Injury in Rats
Objective. We have previously demonstrated that inflammation induced by toll-like receptors (TLRs) 2/4 exert cerebral deleterious effects after diffuse axonal injury (DAI); however, the underlying mechanisms are not fully understood. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) is a multifunctional cytokine involved in inflammatory responses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of MIF in inflammation induced by TLRs in the cortices of DAI rats. Methods. The rat DAI model was established...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:05
MicroRNA-587 Functions as a Tumor Suppressor in Hepatocellular Carcinoma by Targeting Ribosomal Protein SA
Background. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most highly aggressive cancer worldwide with an extremely poor prognosis. Evidence has revealed that microRNA-587 (miR-587) is abnormally expressed in a series of cancers. However, its expressions and functions in HCC have not been clearly acknowledged. Methods. We detected the expression level of miR-587 both in the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) database and 86 paired clinical HCC tissues together with paired adjacent normal tissues by quantitative...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:05
The Heat Shock Protein 70 Plays a Protective Role in Sepsis by Maintenance of the Endothelial Permeability
Sepsis is a severe system inflammatory response syndrome in response to infection. The vascular endothelium cells play a key role in sepsis-induced organ dysfunction. The heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) has been reported to play an anti-inflammatory role and protect from sepsis. The present study is aimed at finding the function of HSP70 against sepsis in vascular endothelium cells. Lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and HSP70 agonist and inhibitor were used to treat HUVEC. Cell permeability was measured by...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:05
A Prospective Noninterventional, Observational Study to Describe the Effectiveness and Safety of Trandolapril and Verapamil Single-Pill Combination in the Management of Patients with Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Harvest TR Study
Maintaining regular blood pressure control usually requires multidrug regimens rather than monotherapy. The objective of this study was to describe the effectiveness and safety of an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor and a nondihydropyridine calcium channel blocker in a single-tablet combination in patients with hypertension, a heart rate higher than 70 beats/min, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study was conducted in Turkey as a prospective, noninterventional, observational study....
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:05
Preconditioning Effect of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Berberine Supplementation on the Gene Expression of Angiogenesis Regulators and Caspase-3 Protein in the Rats with Myocardial Ischemia-Reperfusion (IR) Injury
Objective. It has been shown that angiogenesis is a desirable treatment for patients with ischemic heart disease. We set out to investigate the impact of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and berberine supplementation on the gene expression of angiogenesis-related factors and caspase-3 protein in rats suffering from myocardial ischemic-reperfusion injury. Methods. Fifty rats were divided into the following groups: (1) trained, (2) berberine supplemented, (3) combined, and (4) IR. Each cohort...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:50
Resistance Training Associated with Dietetic Advice Reduces Inflammatory Biomarkers in the Elderly
Aging is a biological process during which chronic low-grade inflammation is present due to changes in the immune system of the elderly. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of resistance training associated with dietary advice on chronic inflammation in the elderly. We conducted a prospective intervention study in which we evaluated anthropometric parameters and inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, IL-8, CCL-2, and leptin) in 40 elderly people before and after long-term progressive...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 09:50
Mining Database for the Clinical Significance and Prognostic Value of ESRP1 in Cutaneous Malignant Melanoma
Background. Epithelial splicing regulatory protein 1 (ESRP1) has been described as an RNA-binding protein involved in cancer development. However, the expression and regulatory network of ESRP1 in cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM) remain unclear. Methods. From the sequencing data of 103 CMM samples in The Cancer Genome Atlas database, the expression level of ESRP1 and its correlation with the clinicopathological characteristics were analyzed using the Oncomine 4.5, Gene Expression Profiling Interactive...
BioMed Research International
Mon Sep 07, 2020 08:20
A pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial on combining mind-body physical exercise, cognitive training, and nurse-led risk factor modification to reduce cognitive decline among older adults with mild cognitive impairment in primary care
Objectives To examine the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of (1) combining cognitive training, mind-body physical exercise, and nurse-led risk factor modification (CPR), (2) nurse-led risk factor modification (RFM), and (3) health advice (HA) on reducing cognitive decline among older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods It was a 3-arm open-labeled pilot randomized controlled trial in the primary...
PeerJ Computer Science
Mon Sep 07, 2020 03:00
Characterization of the transcriptional response of Candida parapsilosis to the antifungal peptide MAF-1A
Candida parapsilosis is a major fungal pathogen that leads to sepsis. New and more effective antifungal agents are required due to the emergence of resistant fungal strains. MAF-1A is a cationic antifungal peptide isolated from Musca domestica that is effective against a variety of Candida species. However, the mechanism(s) of its antifungal activity remains undefined. Here, we used RNA-seq to identify differentially expressed genes (DEGs) in Candida parapsilosis following MAF-1A exposure. The early...
PeerJ Computer Science
Mon Sep 07, 2020 03:00
Adaptations to cursoriality and digit reduction in the forelimb of the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus)
Background The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus), an endangered canid native to southern and eastern Africa, is distinct among canids in being described as entirely tetradactyl and in its nomadic lifestyle and use of exhaustive predation to capture its prey instead of speed, strength, or stealth. These behavioral and morphological traits suggest a potentially unique set of adaptations. Methods Here, we dissected the forelimbs of an adult male L. pictus specimen and performed detailed descriptions...
PeerJ Computer Science
Mon Sep 07, 2020 03:00
Overexpression of KIAA1199 is an independent prognostic marker in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma
Background KIAA1199 is a recently identified novel gene that is upregulated in various human cancers with poor survival, but its role and the underlying mechanisms in laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (LSCC) remain unknown. Here, we collected tissues from 105 cases of LSCC to investigate the relationships between KIAA1199 protein expression and clinical factors. Methods Western blotting and real-time quantitative PCR (RT-PCR) were used for detect the protein and mRNA expression of KIAA1199...
PeerJ Computer Science
Mon Sep 07, 2020 03:00
Brain necrosis in adult patients after proton therapy: Is there evidence for dependency on linear energy transfer (LET)?
Publication date: Available online 7 September 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*PhysicsAuthor(s): Andrzej Niemierko, Jan Schuemann, Maximilian Niyazi, Drosoula Giantsoudi, Genevieve Maquilan, Helen A. Shih, Harald Paganetti
Radiation Molecular Biology.
Mon Sep 07, 2020 18:55
NRG Oncology /RTOG Consensus Guidelines for Delineation of Clinical Target Volume for Intensity-Modulated Pelvic Radiation Therapy in Postoperative Treatment of Endometrial and Cervical Cancer- An Update
Publication date: Available online 6 September 2020Source: International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*PhysicsAuthor(s): William Small, Walter R. Bosch, Mathew M. Harkenrider, Jonathan B. Strauss, Nadeem Abu-Rustum, Kevin V. Albuquerque, Sushil Beriwal, Carien L. Creutzberg, Patricia J. Eifel, Beth A. Erickson, Anthony W. Fyles, Courtney L. Hentz, Anuja Jhingran, Ann H. Klopp, Charles A. Kunos, Loren K. Mell, Lorraine Portelance, Melanie E. Powell, Akila N. Viswanathan, Joseph H. Yacoub
Radiation Molecular Biology.
Mon Sep 07, 2020 18:55

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