Aim: To evaluate two enzyme immunoassay-based stool antigen tests, Premier Platinum HpSA and Amplified IDEIA HpStAR, and one rapid test, ImmunoCard STAT! HpSA,
AIM: To clarify the effects of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) on the platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-BBinduced proliferation and migration of pancreati
Background Nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-κB) is elevated in regulating transcription of many cytokines and inflammatory mediators. The purpose of this study was t
Background The association between the infection of Porphyromonas gingivalis, Actinobacillus actinomy-cetemcomitans and Treponema denticola in chronic periodont
The pink powder of manganese L-threonate was obtained by extracting with alcohol the concentrated solution derived from the reaction between L-threonic acid sol
Background Mucosal immunity is important to defense against dental caries. To enhance mucosal immunity, a DNA vaccine mucosal delivery system was prepared by en
AIM: With the availability of a minimally invasive approach, anti-reflux surgery has recently experienced a renaissance as a cost-effective alternative to life-
INTRODUCTIONMost contact lens are made by organic hydrogel, and thepermeability of hydrogel to oxygen is critical because comea requiresoxygen for metabolism of