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The need to investigate hyperuricemia as a factor in the onset of age-related macular degeneration
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Open AccessHedgehog overexpression leads to the formation of prostate cancer stem cells with metastatic property irrespective of androgen receptor expression in the mouse model
Hedgehog signalling has been implicated in prostate tumorigenesis in human subjects and mouse models, but its effects on transforming normal basal/stem cells toward malignant cancer stem cells remain poorly un...
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A mouse prostate cancer model induced by Hedgehog overexpression
Hedgehog is a regulatory protein during embryonic development and its abnormal activation in adult tissues has been implicated in tumorigenesis within sites where epithelial–mesenchymal interactions take place...
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Influenza-B-virus-induced eye and brain malformations during early chick embryogenesis and localization of the viral RNA in specific areas
Influenza is prevalent worldwide, and the teratogenic effects of influenza infection have been suspected to occur within the develo** central nervous system. We herein report the sequelae of influenza B vira...
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Open AccessEstimation of energy requirements for mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients using nutritional status
There is very little information on what is considered an adequate energy intake for mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients. The purpose of the present study was to determine this energy requirement ...
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The status of plasma homocysteine and related B-vitamins in healthy young vegetarians and nonvegetarians
Background: Exclusion of animal products and having only plant protein in vegetarian diets may affect the status of certain B-vitamins, and further cause the elevation of plasma homocysteine concentration. Aim: ...
