The role of interleukin 12 and nitric oxide in the development of spontaneous autoimmune disease in MRL/MP-lpr/lpr mice [PDF]
, 1996 MRL/MP-lpr/lpr (MRL/lpr) mice develop a spontaneous autoimmune disease. Serum from these mice contained significantly higher concentrations of nitrite/nitrate than serum from age-matched control MRL/MP-+/+ (MRL/+), BALB/c or CBA/6J mice.
Feng, G.J. +4 more
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Evaluation of Magnesium Level and Associated Factors in Patients under Peritoneal Dialysis
مجله دانشکده پزشکی اصفهان, 2020 Background: Given the high prevalence of chronic renal failure worldwide, and the fact that kidneys are the major means of magnesium excretion from the body, it is speculated that the incidence risk of magnesium balance disorder would be high in patients
Mojgan Mortazavi +4 more
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Copaiba oil effect under different pathways in mice subjected to sepsis [PDF]
Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira, 2014 PURPOSE: To evaluate the effects of copaiba oil administered by different routes on survival of mices subjected to cecal ligation and puncture.METHODS:Thirty two mice were distributed into four study groups (N=8): Sham group: normal standard animals ...
Nara Macedo Botelho +5 more
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Wars, disasters and kidneys [PDF]
, 2014 This paper summarizes the impact that wars had on the history of nephrology, both worldwide and in the Ghent Medical Faculty notably on the definition, research and clinical aspects of acute kidney injury.
Lameire, Norbert
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Biomolecules & Biomedicine, 2010 The aim of this study was to analyze the importance of the peritoneal equilibration test (PET) in evaluation of the peritoneal membrane tranport status in patients treated with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD).
Snežana Unčanin +5 more
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Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease on conservative and replacement therapy [PDF]
, 2016 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent condition in the world. Neurological, psychological, and cognitive disorders, related to CKD, could contribute to the morbidity, mortality, and poor quality of life of these patients.
Aceto, Paola +15 more
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The nucleoside analog GS-441524 strongly inhibits feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) virus in tissue culture and experimental cat infection studies. [PDF]
, 2018 Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a common and highly lethal coronavirus disease of domestic cats. Recent studies of diseases caused by several RNA viruses in people and other species indicate that antiviral therapy may be effective against FIP in ...
Bauer, K +7 more
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The Ewha Medical Journal, 2023 In stage IV colorectal cancer (CRC), peritoneal metastasis is associated with a poor prognosis. Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) after cytoreductive surgery (CRS) is an effective treatment option ...
Youngbae Jeon, Eun Jung Park
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CXCR2 deficient mice display macrophage-dependent exaggerated acute inflammatory responses [PDF]
, 2017 CXCR2 is an essential regulator of neutrophil recruitment to inflamed and damaged sites and plays prominent roles in inflammatory pathologies and cancer. It has therefore been highlighted as an important therapeutic target.
A Mantovani +38 more
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The Many Faces of the Angry Peritoneum
DiagnosticsThe peritoneum is a thin membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and covers the abdominal organs. It serves as a conduit for the spread of various pathological processes, including gas and fluid collections, inflammation, infections, and neoplastic ...
Maria Chiara Ambrosetti +4 more
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