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Seed germination, phenology, and antiedematogenic activity of
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Background Peperomia pellucida is popularly known as coraçãozinho in the Brazilian northeast and is used in the treatment of abscesses, furuncles, and conjunctivitis.... -
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Binding of protegrin-1 to
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Background Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Burkholderia cepacia infections of cystic fibrosis patients' lungs are often resistant to conventional antibiotic therapy.... -
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DNA loops and semicatenated DNA junctions
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Background Alternative DNA conformations are of particular interest as potential signals to mark important sites on the genome. The structural variability of CA... -
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Molecular profile of synovial fibroblasts in rheumatoid arthritis depends on the stage of proliferation
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The aim of this study was to explore the molecular profile of proliferating rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts (RA-SF). Total RNA was extracted from two... -
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Autoantibodies directed to novel components of the PM/Scl complex, the human exosome
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The autoantigenic polymyositis/scleroderma (PM/Scl) complex was recently shown to be the human homologue of the yeast exosome, which is an RNA-processing complex. Our... -
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Long-term cultivation of colorectal carcinoma cells with anti-cancer drugs induces drug resistance and telomere elongation: an
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Background The role of telomerase activation in the expression and/or maintenance of drug resistance is not clearly understood. Therefore, we investigated the... -
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Expense and benefit of neoadjuvant treatment in squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
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Background The effectiveness of neoadjuvant treatment (NT) prior to resection of squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus (SCCE) in terms of prolonged survival has... -
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Collection of corneal impression cytology directly on a sterile glass slide for the detection of viral antigen: An inexpensive and simple technique for the diagnosis of HSV epithelial keratitis – A pilot study
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Background Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a sight threatening ocular infection and occurs worldwide. A prompt laboratory diagnosis is often very useful.... -
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Specific immunotherapy in Albanian patients with anaphylaxis to hymenoptera venoms
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Background Severe allergic reactions during rush-specific immunotherapy (Rush-SIT) may occur in the treatment of hymenoptera sting allergy. The objective of the... -
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Physicians' preference values for hepatitis C health states and antiviral therapy: A survey
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Background Physicians' perspectives regarding hepatitis C shape their approach to patient management. We used utility analysis to evaluate physicians' perceptions of... -
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Drug therapy and adverse drug reactions to terbutaline in obstetric patients: a prospective cohort study in hospitalized women
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Background Adverse drug reactions (ADR's) could be expected more frequently in pregnant women. This study was performed in order to identify ADR's to tocolytic drugs... -
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Production of Diamino propionic acid ammonia lyase by a new strain of
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Background Seeds of the legume plant Lathyrus sativus, which is grown in arid and semi arid tropical regions, contain Diamino Propionic acid (DAP). DAP is a... -
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A new device for 100 per cent humidification of inspired air
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A new humidifier for use during mechanical ventilation in endotracheally intubated patients is described and tested. The humidifier is based on a heat-moisture... -
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Managing Obstetric Emergencies and Trauma (MOET) structured skills training in Armenia, utilising models and reality based scenarios
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Background Mortality rates in Western Europe have fallen significantly over the last 50 years. Maternal mortality now averages 10 maternal deaths per 100,000 live... -
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Antinociceptive and antiedematogenic properties and acute toxicity of
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Background Tabebuia avellanedae is a tree from the Bignoniaceae family. Commonly know as "pau d'arco" in Brazil, its inner bark is used as analgesic, anti-... -
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Research Article: BMC Microbiology
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Background The acetamidase of Mycobacterium smegmatis is a highly inducible enzyme. Expression of this enzyme is increased 100-fold when the substrate acetamide is... -
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Do pediatric intensivists and radiologists concur on the interpretation of chest radiographs?
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Background: Therapeutic decisions in the pediatric intensive care unit are made by pediatric intensivists (PI) based on their interpretation of chest radiographs... -
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Comparison of an immortalized human corneal epithelial cell line with Vero cells in the isolation of Herpes simplex virus-1 for the laboratory diagnosis of Herpes simplex keratitis
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Background Herpes simplex keratitis (HSK) is a sight threatening ocular infection often requiring a specific and prompt laboratory diagnosis. Isolation of Herpes... -
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The effect on endothelial function of vitamin C during methionine induced hyperhomocysteinaemia
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Background Manipulation of total homocysteine concentration with oral methionine is associated with impairment of endothelial-dependent vasodilation. This may be... -
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Debate: Transfusing to normal haemoglobin levels will not improve outcome
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Recent evidence suggests that critically ill patients are able to tolerate lower levels of haemoglobin than was previously believed. It is our goal to show that...