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Open AccessGene expression profiling of oxidative stress on atrial fibrillation in humans
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is thought be caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress at the cellular level results from many factors, including exposure to alcohol, medications, cold, toxins or radiation. In th...
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Open AccessEvaluation of biological monitoring markers using genomic and proteomic analysis for automobile emission inspectors and waste incinerating workers exposed to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons or 2,3,7,8,-tetracholrodedibenzo-p-dioxins
In this study, we investigated the effects of PAHs and dioxin on mRNA and plasma protein expression using genomic and proteomic analysis for automobile emission inspectors and waste incineration workers. About...
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Laser desorption/ionization—Mass spectrometry using mesoporous silicate as matrix for the analysis of various molecules
In this study, mesoporous silicate was applied as a matrix for the analysis of various molecules from small molecules to medium sized peptides in laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry. In contrast with...
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Anti-hyperalgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of Ketorolac Tromethamine gel using pulsed ultrasound in inflamed rats
The aim of this study was to determine if a Ketorolac Tromethamine (KT) gel solution could be administered in vivo via phonophoretic transdermal delivery using pulsed ultrasound by examining its anti-hyperalgesic...
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Identification of Novel Acetylenic Alcohols and a New Dihydrothiopyranone from the Tropical Sponge Reniochalina sp.
Two new acetylenic alcohols (1–2) and a new dihydrothiopyranone (3) were isolated from the tropical sponge Reniochalina sp. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic and chemical methods to be (3R)-hydrox...
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Nanopatterning of proteins using composite nanomold and self-assembled polyelectrolyte multilayers
This paper describes the simple nanopatterning of proteins on polyelectrolyte surfaces using microcontact printing with a nanopatternable, hydrophilic composite nanomold. The composite nanomold was easily fabr...
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Preparation of bacteria microarray using selective patterning of polyelectrolyte multilayer and poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(lactide) diblock copolymer
This study reports a simple but efficient method for create bacteria microarrays on a predesigned functional surface consisting of two distinctive regions; a bacterial immobilizing area and a nonimmobilizing r...
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The clinical and imaging characteristics of breast cancers in patients with interstitial mammoplasty
The aims of this study are to demonstrate the clinical characteristics and various imaging findings of breast cancers in patients with interstitial mammoplasty.
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Open AccessNanosilver Colloids-Filled Photonic Crystal Arrays for Photoluminescence Enhancement
For the improved surface plasmon-coupled photoluminescence emission, a more accessible fabrication method of a controlled nanosilver pattern array was developed by effectively filling the predefined hole array...
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Open AccessAn Antireflective Nanostructure Array Fabricated by Nanosilver Colloidal Lithography on a Silicon Substrate
An alternative method is presented for fabricating an antireflective nanostructure array using nanosilver colloidal lithography. Spin coating was used to produce the multilayered silver nanoparticles, which gr...
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Fabrication of selective anti-biofouling surface for micro/nanopatterning of proteins
This paper reports a simple method for creating a functionalized surface for the efficient micro/nanopatterning of proteins by micromolding in capillaries (MIMIC) of poly(ethylene glycol)-poly(lactide) diblock...
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Development and characterization of nanofibrous poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)/biphasic calcium phosphate composite scaffolds for enhanced osteogenic differentiation
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid)(PLGA)/biphasic calcium phosphate (BCP) composite nanofibers with different BCP to PLGA ratios were fabricated using the electrospinning technique. The scanning electron microscopy (S...
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Inhibitory effect of Galgeun-tang on RANKL-induced osteoclast differentiation and bone loss in ovariectomized rats
Galgeun-tang (GGT) is a traditional Korean medication known to have a diaphoretic effect and to improve cerebral circulation. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of GGT on osteoclast different...
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Effect of mung bean ethanol extract on pro-inflammtory cytokines in LPS stimulated macrophages
The anti-inflammatory effect of mung bean ethanol extract on lipopolysaccharide (LPS) stimulated macrophages (J774) was evaluated. The mung bean extract was separated into 5 fractions by normal phase silica ge...
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Microstructures and electrical properties of CaCu3Ti4O12 thin films on Pt/TiO2/SiO2/Si substrates by pulsed laser deposition
We investigated microstructures, compositional distributions, and electrical properties of dielectric CaCu3Ti4O12 (CCTO) thin films deposited on Pt/TiO2/SiO2/Si substrates from 700 to 800 °C by pulsed laser depos...
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Prevalence of the levels of Bacillus cereus in fried rice dishes and its exposure assessment from Chinese-style restaurants
This study aimed to identify the exposure pathway for fried rice dishes and evaluate its microbiological quality from Chinese-style restaurants. Exposure pathway for fried rice was assessed in terms of time, t...
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Open AccessA multi-laboratory profile of Mycoplasma contamination in Lawsonia intracellularis cultures
During the routine laboratory cultivation of Lawsonia intracellularis, Mycoplasma contamination has been a frequent problem. When Mycoplasma contamination occurs in laboratories that study L. intracellularis, the...
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An aqueous extract of Zingiber officinale Roscoe protects mouse primary hepatic cells against hydrogen peroxide-induced oxidative stress
Hepatocytes exposed to an oxidative stressor such as hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) are potentially sensitized to cell death; thus, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are considered to be critical mediators of liver damage....
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Role of sonographic elastography in the differential diagnosis of papillary lesions in breast
The purpose of this study was to compare the diagnostic performance of elastography, conventional ultrasonography (US) and combined conventional US and elastography for differentiation of papillary breast lesi...
