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Human papillomavirus type-related DNA and c-myc oncogene alterations in colon cancer cell lines
Although squamous-cell epithelium is the most frequent target site of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a similar infection is demonstrated in columnar epithelial cells in this paper. The papillomavirus ex.....
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Growth suppression of human colorectal carcinoma in nude mice by monoclonal antibody C27-abrin A chain conjugate
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to assess an immunotoxin, monoclonal antibody C27-abrin A chain conjugate (MAAC), that might be effective in the treatment of colorectal carcinoma. METHODS: The immunotoxin w...
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Diagnostic value of C-reactive protein in children with perforated appendicitis
The diagnostic value of serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in children with perforated appendicitis was prospectively studied in 78 consecutive patients with histologically confirmed appendicitis. The patie...
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Duodenal duplication cyst: MRI features and the role of MR cholangiopancreatography in diagnosis
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Prognostic Significance of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, Basic Fibroblast Growth Factor, and Angiogenin in Patients With Resectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Surgery
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a hypervascular malignancy. Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), and angiogenin (ANG) are important angiogenic factors of...
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Modulation of thalidomide pharmacokinetics by cyclophosphamide or 5,6-dimethylxanthenone-4-acetic acid (DMXAA) in mice: the role of tumour necrosis factor
There is considerable current interest in the use of thalidomide as a single agent or in combination with drugs such as cyclophosphamide in the treatment of multiple myeloma and other cancers. Our previous wor...
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Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging Evaluation for Breast Cancers After Sonographically Guided Core-Needle Biopsy: A Comparison Study
Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for preoperative assessment of palpable breast cancer after sonographic...
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Paclitaxel in a novel formulation containing less Cremophor EL as first-line therapy for advanced breast cancer: A phase II trial
Paclitaxel (Taxol) is formulated in 50% Cremophor EL (CrEL)/absolute ethanol for clinical use. In order to reduce vehicle-related side effects, Genetaxyl was developed to have paclitaxel formulated in a soluti...
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Open AccessPersistence of lung inflammation and lung cytokines with high-resolution CT abnormalities during recovery from SARS
During the acute phase of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), mononuclear cells infiltration, alveolar cell desquamation and hyaline membrane formation have been described, together with dysregulation of...
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Extracorporeal life support for treatment of children with enterovirus 71 infection-related cardiopulmonary failure
Enterovirus 71 (EV71) infection leading to cardiopulmonary failure (CPF) is rare, but usually fatal. In such cases, intensive cardiorespiratory support is essential for survival. In this study, we report our e...
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Multicentric primary intestinal EBV-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the elderly presenting with perforation
Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)-positive diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) of the elderly is a recently defined subgroup of DLBCL in the 2008 WHO classification of lymphoid neoplasms. It is characterized by an EB...
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Effects of bambuterol and terbutaline on isolated rat’s tracheal smooth muscle
Terbutaline (Bricanyl) and its prodrug Bambuterol (Bambec) are highly potent β2-adrenoceptor agonists often used in asthma patients. Terbutaline in the form of inhaled short-acting bronchodilator relieves asthmat...
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Primary bone marrow diffuse large B cell lymphoma: a case series and review
Diffuse large cell lymphoma involving bone marrow is not uncommon, but primary, de novo, bone marrow diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is rare. To understand the clinical features and outcomes of this dist...
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Open AccessInhibitory effects of inhaled complex traditional Chinese medicine on early and late asthmatic responses induced by ovalbumin in sensitized guinea pigs
Many formulae of traditional Chinese medicines (TCMs) have been used for antiasthma treatment dating back many centuries. There is evidence to suggest that TCMs are effective as a cure for this allergenic dise...
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Synthesis and biological evaluation of 2-amino-1-thiazolyl imidazoles as orally active anticancer agents
Designed from a high throughput screened hit compound, novel 2-amino-1-thiazolyl imidazoles were synthesized and demonstrated cytotoxicity against human cancer cells. 1-(4-Phenylthiazol-2-yl)-4-(thiophen-2-yl)-1H
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Open AccessSelective cerebral perfusion with 4-branch graft total aortic arch replacement: Outcomes in 12 patients
Aortic arch reconstruction is associated with high neurological morbidity. Our purpose is to describe our experience using a 4-branched graft and selective antegrade brain perfusion (SABP) for total aortic arc...
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Co-morbidity of Kawasaki Disease
Despite more than four decades of investigation, the etiology of Kawasaki disease remains obscure, and none of the proposed etiologic theories for the disease have achieved independent confirmation. Clinical a...
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The impact of age, Charlson comorbidity index, and performance status on treatment of elderly patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Treatment intensity will affect outcome in elderly patients with diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL). We retrospectively reviewed 333 DLBCL patients aged over 60 years who were diagnosed between January 2003...
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Integrating Bioinformatics and Clinicopathological Research of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors: Identification of Aurora Kinase A as a Poor Risk Marker
For completely resected primary gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), mitotic rate, tumor size, and tumor location are important risk factors for recurrence. However, molecular markers for recurrence are st...
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Value of surveillance computed tomography in the follow-up of diffuse large B-cell and follicular lymphomas
Computed tomography (CT) as a routine follow-up has been a standard practice for patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma although it is not recommended in most guidelines. We aimed to describe the value of surveill...
