Hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM)is a genetic disorder characterized by severe asymmetric hypertrophy of the interventricular septum (IVS) in the a
Despite intense research efforts, the specific pathogenic mechanisms that underlie the link between respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and childhood asthma remai
AIM: There is strong evidence that interleukin-11 (IL-11)is involved in the regulation of tumor progression, cellular growth and differentiation. Recently, inte
AIM: To evaluate the antiviral effect of the effective ingredient of Styela plicata in a murine model of hepatitis B virus carrier.METHODS: HBV-transgenic mice
AIM: To determine the effect of melatonin pre- and post-treatment on the severity of L-arginine (L-Arg) -induced experimental pancreatitis in rats. METHODS: Mal
We report a case of sigmoid colonic carcinoma associated with deposited ova of Schistosoma japonicum.A 57-year old woman presented with a 10-mo history of left
Microsatellite instability (MSI) is a prognostic factor and a marker of deficient mismatch repair (MMR) in colorectal adenocarcinomas (CRC). However, a proper a
Background Myocardial infarction results in tissue necrosis, leading to cell loss and ultimately to cardiac failure. Implantation of skeletal muscle satellite c
AIM: To study the dynamic changes of hepatits B virus (HBV) DNA in serum and peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) of patients after lamivudine therapy.MET