A conditional marker gene allowing both positive and negative selection in plants [PDF]
, 2004 Selectable markers enable transgenic plants or cells to be identified after transformation. They can be divided into positive and negative markers conferring a selective advantage or disadvantage, respectively.
Erikson, Oskar +2 more
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Observational Study of Tocilizumab in Children With Febrile Infection‐Related Epilepsy Syndrome
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of using tocilizumab in children with febrile infection‐related epilepsy syndrome (FIRES) and explore tocilizumab‐related changes in interleukin (IL)‐6 levels. Methods Patients with FIRES admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Beijing Children's Hospital were retrospectively ...
Yushan He +7 more
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Serine biosynthesis with one carbon catabolism represents a novel pathway for ATP generation in cells using alternative glycolysis with zero net ATP production [PDF]
, 2011 Recent experimental evidence indicates that some cancer cells have an alternative glycolysis pathway with net zero ATP production, implying that upregulation of glycolysis in these cells may not be related to the generation of ATP.
Alexei Vazquez +2 more
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Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences, 2014 Accurate prognostication in advanced cancer may facilitate better palliative care. An objective marker may be more applicable and appropriate than a subjective evaluation by physicians. The aim of this study was to evaluate liver function tests as useful
Hui-Ju Tsai +9 more
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Renal health after long-term exposure to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) in HIV/HBV positive adults in Ghana [PDF]
, 2018 Objectives: The study assessed markers of renal health in HIV/HBV co-infected patients receiving TDF- containing antiretroviral therapy in Ghana. Methods: Urinary protein-to-creatinine ratio (uPCR) and albumin-to-protein ratio (uAPR) were measured ...
Appiah, L T +10 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective This study analyzed longitudinal trajectories of soluble Flt1 (sFlt1) levels, placenta growth factor (PlGF) levels, and sFlt1:PlGF ratios in a cohort of pregnant patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). Methods Blood samples were collected (14–18, 24–26, 30–32, 34–36, and 38–40 weeks), stored at −80°C, and evaluated for serum levels ...
Nilson R. de Jesús +7 more
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Effect of hyperbaric oxygenation on the regeneration of the liver after partial hepatectomy in rats
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research, 2004 The aim of the present study was to assess the influence of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) on rat liver regeneration before and after partial hepatectomy.
T.T. Kurir +11 more
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Serum γ-glutamyltransferase, alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase activity in healthy blood donor of different ethnic groups in Gorgan [PDF]
, 2016 Introduction: Measure of liver enzymes may help to increase safety of blood donation for both blood donor and recipient. Determination of liver enzymes may prepare valuable clinical information.
Marjani, A. +2 more
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Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.Objective The objective of this study was to evaluate and compare the risk of hepatotoxicity associated with the use of febuxostat and benzbromarone in patients with gout. Methods New users of febuxostat or benzbromarone with monitoring of liver function at least three times in a year after initiation of the study drugs were identified from an ...
Wenyan Sun +8 more
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Biochemical Evaluation of Withania Somnifera Root Powder on Adjuvant-Induced Arthritis in Rats [PDF]
, 2015 The present investigation was carried out to evaluate the biochemical effect of Withania somnifera Linn. Solanaceae, commonly known as ashwagandha on adjuvant induced arthritic rats.
Rasool, M. (Mahaboobkhan) +1 more
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