Journal Articles
Review
Extracellular vesicles in mesenchymal stromal cells: A novel therapeutic strategy for stroke (Review)
Yingchen Li, Qilai Cheng, Guoheng Hu, Tianhao Deng, Qimei Wang, Jianda Zhou, Xinping Su
Pages: 4067-4079 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Ajuga decumbens stimulates mesenchymal stem cell differentiation and regenerates cartilage in a rabbit osteoarthritis model
Yoko Sawada, Atsushi Sugimoto, Tomohiro Osaki, Yoshiharu Okamoto
Pages: 4080-4088 Published online on: 21 March 2018
Article
Predictors of decreased left ventricular function subsequent to follow-up echocardiography after percutaneous coronary intervention following acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction
Dong‑Hee Kim, Chang‑Bum Park, Eun‑Sun Jin, Hui‑Jeong Hwang, Il Suk Sohn, Jin‑Man Cho, Chong‑Jin Kim
Pages: 4089-4096 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Article
Sevoflurane-induced memory impairment in the postnatal developing mouse brain
Zhijun Lu, Jihui Sun, Yichun Xin, Ken Chen, Wen Ding, Yujia Wang
Pages: 4097-4104 Published online on: 12 March 2018
Case Report
Effect of stem cell transplantation of premature ovarian failure in animal models and patients: A meta-analysis and case report
Lei Chen, Shilei Guo, Cui Wei, Honglan Li, Haiya Wang, Yan Xu
Pages: 4105-4118 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Morphology of the lumbar multifidus muscle in lumbar disc herniation at different durations and at different ages
Zhi‑Neng Chen, Xin‑Miao Yao, Yi Lv, Bang‑Jiang He, Jun‑Cai Ye, Rong‑Xue Shao, Huang‑Wei Jiang
Pages: 4119-4126 Published online on: 21 March 2018
Article
Sevoflurane anesthesia alters cognitive function by activating inflammation and cell death in rats
Rong-Sheng Cui, Kai Wang, Zhong-Li Wang
Pages: 4127-4130 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Resveratrol attenuates neurological deficit and neuroinflammation following intracerebral hemorrhage
Jia‑Chen Cai, Wei Liu, Fei Lu, Wen‑Bing Kong, Xin‑Xuan Zhou, Peng Miao, Cheng‑Xiang Lei, Yan Wang
Pages: 4131-4138 Published online on: 08 March 2018
Article
Overexpression of Csk-binding protein/phosphoprotein associated with glycosphingolipid-enriched microdomains induces cluster of differentiation 59-mediated apoptosis in Jurkat cells
Bei‑Bei Cong, Mei‑Hua Gao, Bing Li, Bing Wang, Bei Zhang, Li‑Na Wang, Shu‑Chao Zhang, Hua‑Qiao Li, Zhong Wang, Shu‑Yi Han
Pages: 4139-4148 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
ASXL1 mutations in Chinese patients with essential thrombocythemia
Yan‑Bo Nie, Meng Sun, Colin K. He, Man‑Kai Ju, Fu‑Ling Zhou, San‑Yun Wu, Yi Zhou, Li Liu, Hui Shen, Ting‑Ting Huang, Pan Liu, Ying Xu, Liang Shao, Xue‑Lan Zuo
Pages: 4149-4156 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Oral lichen planus and malignant transformation: The role of p16, Ki-67, Bub-3 and SOX4 in assessing precancerous potential
Eduardo Augusto Rosa, Aura Maria Hurtado‑Puerto, Denise Pinheiro Falcão, Aline Patricia Brietzke, Luiz Eduardo de Almeida Prado Franceschi, Florlorêncio Figueiredo Cavalcanti Neto, Valdenize Tiziane, Fabiana Pirani Carneiro, Evelyn Mikaela Kogawa, Heitor Moreno, Rivadávio Fernandes Batista Amorim
Pages: 4157-4166 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Effects of recombinant human growth hormone on protein malnutrition and IGF-1 and IL-2 gene expression levels in chronic nephrotic syndrome
Guang Dai, Donghai Wang, Hua Dong
Pages: 4167-4172 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Pressure ulcer healing promoted by adequate protein intake in rats
Zhanfen Qin, Yao Wang, Wei Zhao, Yanan Zhang, Yiqing Tian, Sujuan Sun, Xian Li
Pages: 4173-4178 Published online on: 08 March 2018
Article
Application values of miR-194 and miR-29 in the diagnosis and prognosis of gastric cancer
Xin Zhao, Yunxia Hou, Zhongzhen Tuo, Fangmeng Wei
Pages: 4179-4184 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
Leptin attenuates the growth of rabbit mesenchymal stem cells via the extracellular signal-regulated kinase signaling pathway
Liping Su, Qiao Qiao, Ruifeng Li, Huiguang Wu
Pages: 4185-4190 Published online on: 12 March 2018
Article
Methotrexate remediates spinal cord injury in vivo and in vitro via suppression of endoplasmic reticulum stress-induced apoptosis
Fengju Rong, Xue Gao, Kexin Liu, Jintao Wu
Pages: 4191-4198 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Diaphragmatic smears are not of additional benefit in the detection of peritoneal spread in gynecological cancers
Celine Montavon, Uzma Mirza, Andre Fedier, Andreas Schoetzau, Rosanna Zanetti Dällenbach, Viola Heinzelmann‑Schwarz
Pages: 4199-4204 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
The association between different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid and CHAD, HIF-1α, COL2A1 expression in chondrocyte cultures
Duygu Yasar Sirin, Necati Kaplan, Ibrahim Yilmaz, Numan Karaarslan, Hanefi Ozbek, Yener Akyuva, Yasin Emre Kaya, Kadir Oznam, Nuray Akkaya, Olcay Guler, Semih Akkaya, Mahir Mahirogullari
Pages: 4205-4212 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
CCAAT/enhancer binding protein homologous protein knockdown alleviates hypoxia-induced myocardial injury in rat cardiomyocytes exposed to high glucose
Wenqi Yang, Fang Wu, Ting Luo, Yuelan Zhang
Pages: 4213-4222 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Ethyl pyruvate can alleviate alcoholic liver disease through inhibiting Nrf2 signaling pathway
Fei Shen, Zhaohong Wang, Wei Liu, Yuji Liang
Pages: 4223-4228 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
Upregulation of c-mesenchymal epithelial transition expression and RAS mutations are associated with late lung metastasis and poor prognosis in colorectal carcinoma
Jianhua Liu, Weiqiang Zeng, Chengzhi Huang, Junjiang Wang, Lishu Xu, Dong Ma
Pages: 4229-4242 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Article
Cytoprotective effect of aquaporin 1 against lipopolysaccharide‑induced apoptosis and inflammation of renal epithelial HK‑2 cells
Yiduo Wang, Wenzheng Zhang, Guangzhe Yu, Qian Liu, Yingyu Jin
Pages: 4243-4252 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Case Report
Multimodal monitoring combined with hypothermia for the management of severe traumatic brain injury: A case report
Jun‑Hui Chen, Yi‑Nong Xu, Meng Ji, Pei‑Pei Li, Li‑Kun Yang, Yu‑Hai Wang
Pages: 4253-4258 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Analyses of risk factors for polycystic ovary syndrome complicated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Jianhai Zhang, Jian Hu, Chunxia Zhang, Yanni Jiao, Xiang Kong, Wei Wang
Pages: 4259-4264 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
Clinical significance of the detection of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in the intensive care unit
Qinhao Li, Xiaona Gong
Pages: 4265-4270 Published online on: 15 March 2018
Article
CBX3/HP1γ is upregulated in tongue squamous cell carcinoma and is associated with an unfavorable prognosis
Huayong Zhang, Xiaoyan Fu, Xuan Su, Ankui Yang
Pages: 4271-4276 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Identification of long non-coding RNA and mRNA expression in βΒ2-crystallin knockout mice
Yin Jia, Kang Xiong, Han‑Xiao Ren, Wen‑Jie Li
Pages: 4277-4283 Published online on: 12 March 2018
Article
(-)-Epigallocatechin-3-gallate protects PC12 cells against corticosterone-induced neurotoxicity via the hedgehog signaling pathway
Sha Feng, Jue Liu, Biao Cheng, Aiping Deng, Hong Zhang
Pages: 4284-4290 Published online on: 08 March 2018
Article
Extended low oxygen transmissibility contact lens use induces alterations in the concentration of proinflammatory cytokines, enzymes and electrolytes in tear fluid
Luis Fernando Barba Gallardo, Martín Humberto Muñoz Ortega, Javier Ventura Juarez, Liseth Rubí Aldaba Muruato, Esperanza Sánchez Alemán, Eduardo Emmanuel Valdez Morales, Sugela Susana Blancas Zugarazo, Jose Rafael Villafan Bernal
Pages: 4291-4297 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Bone morphogenetic protein-2 exhibits therapeutic benefits for osteonecrosis of the femoral head through induction of cartilage and bone cells
Chunhui Wang, Huimei Zang, Dongsheng Zhou
Pages: 4298-4308 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Evaluation of circulating placenta‑related long noncoding RNAs as potential biomarkers for preeclampsia
Xin Wang, Yanhong Chen, Lili Du, Xiaomei Li, Xiuying Li, Dunjin Chen
Pages: 4309-4317 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
miR-30a attenuates cardiac fibrosis in rats with myocardial infarction by inhibiting CTGF
Liwen Chen, Qian Ji, Hao Zhu, Yizhi Ren, Zhongguo Fan, Nailiang Tian
Pages: 4318-4324 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Decreased expression of microRNA-223 promotes cell proliferation in hepatocellular carcinoma cells via the insulin-like growth factor-1 signaling pathway
Cheng Zhang, Jiamin Zhang
Pages: 4325-4331 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
MicroRNA-26a inhibits hyperplastic scar formation by targeting Smad2
Jun Qi, Yifei Liu, Kesu Hu, Yi Zhang, Yangyang Wu, Xia Zhang
Pages: 4332-4338 Published online on: 21 March 2018
Article
Expression of SATB1 and E-cad in tissues of patients with endometrial carcinoma and the relationship with clinicopathological features
Yanli Feng, Xin Wang, Quanyi Wang
Pages: 4339-4343 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Identification of modules of hepatic encephalopathy based on protein-protein network and gene expression data
Hao Wu, Miao Liu, Jiajun Zhuang
Pages: 4344-4348 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
MicroRNA-27a participates in the pathological process of depression in rats by regulating VEGFA
Jian Cui, Cunqi Gong, Baorui Cao, Longfei Li
Pages: 4349-4355 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Therapeutic application of purse-string sutures with nylon loops and metal clips under single-channel endoscopy for repair of gastrointestinal wall defects
Zhenguo Qiao, Xin Ling, Jianhong Zhu, Guojian Ying, Lihua Xu, Hong Zhu, Jinhai Tang
Pages: 4356-4360 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Low-dose aspirin at ≤16 weeks of gestation for preventing preeclampsia and its maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Yuechong Cui, Bin Zhu, Fei Zheng
Pages: 4361-4369 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
The siRNA silencing of DcR3 expression induces Fas ligand-mediated apoptosis in HepG2 cells
Tuanjie Zhao, Yingchen Xu, Shulin Ren, Chaojie Liang, Xiaona Zhou, Jixiang Wu
Pages: 4370-4378 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Article
Homocysteine induces oxidative stress to damage trabecular meshwork cells
Zhi‑Peng You, Yue‑Zhi Zhang, Yu‑Lan Zhang, Lu Shi, Ke Shi
Pages: 4379-4385 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Article
Evaluation of effect of atorvastatin on left ventricular systolic function in rats with myocardial infarction via 2D-STI technique
Yan Hua, Manying Xie, Jiabao Yin, Yu Wang, Ling Gan, Ming Sang, Xiaodong Sun, Mingyang Li, Shanjun Liu, Jinzhi Xu
Pages: 4386-4394 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Expression and influence of pentraxin-3, HbAlc and ApoA1/ApoB in serum of patients with acute myocardial infarction combined with diabetes mellitus type 2
Yanxia Zhu, Xiaofang Wang, Weihua Wang, Hongguang Wang, Fenglei Zhang
Pages: 4395-4399 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
TGF-β3 reduces apoptosis in ischemia-induced adipose-derived stem cells by enhancing DNA repair
Fan Wu, Haiwen Ye, Junfeng Lin, Yaodong Xu, Zhuasong Zhang, Hao Xiong, Maojin Laing, Yiqing Zhen, Suijun Chen
Pages: 4400-4408 Published online on: 21 March 2018
Article
Soleus muscle H-reflex monitoring in endoscopic surgery under general anesthesia percutaneous interlaminar approach
Huixue Wang, Yingji Gao, Lixin Ji, Wanshan Bai
Pages: 4409-4413 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Effects of cisatracurium in combination with ventilation on inflammatory factors and immune variations in sepsis rats
Tongyun He, Jianmei Tao, Xinqiang Wang, Xuena Wang
Pages: 4414-4418 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Observation of curative effects of Ex-PRESS and AGV implantation in the treatment of refractory glaucoma
Wen Bo, Dongmei Dai, Fengxia Sun
Pages: 4419-4425 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Leptin, hs-CRP, IL-18 and urinary protein before and after treatment of children with nephrotic syndrome
Jiayun Zhou, Feng Shi, Wenlong Xun
Pages: 4426-4430 Published online on: 05 March 2018
Article
Therapeutic effect of radiofrequency ablation on children with supraventricular tachycardia and the risk factors for postoperative recurrence
Chunli Li, Libo Jia, Zhenzhou Wang, Ling Niu, Xinjiang An
Pages: 4431-4435 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Relationship between depression and inflammatory factors and brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with perimenopause syndrome
Li Guo, Lidong Ren, Caixia Zhang
Pages: 4436-4440 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Puerarin alleviates delayed-type hypersensitivity via cytokine inhibition by modulating Th1/Th2 balance
Jing Tong, Xi‑Jiang Hu, Wen‑Qian Cai, Xiang Dai, Lei Wang
Pages: 4441-4447 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Expression of receptor interacting protein 1 and receptor interacting protein 3 oval cells in a rat model of hepatocarcinogenesis
Marta Wójcik, Ryszard Bobowiec, Urszula Lisiecka, Anna Śmiech
Pages: 4448-4456 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
Rho/Rho-associated protein kinase signaling pathway‑mediated downregulation of runt-related transcription factor 2 expression promotes the differentiation of dental pulp stem cells into odontoblasts
Xiaoqing Huang, Xiaoling Chen, Hongbai Chen, Dongwei Xu, Chen Lin, Bin Peng
Pages: 4457-4464 Published online on: 21 March 2018
Article
Prognostic significance of CD68, CD163 and Folate receptor‑β positive macrophages in hepatocellular carcinoma
Koji Minami, Kiyokazu Hiwatashi, Shinichi Ueno, Masahiko Sakoda, Satoshi Iino, Hiroshi Okumura, Motoyuki Hashiguchi, Yota Kawasaki, Hiroshi Kurahara, Yuko Mataki, Kosei Maemura, Hiroyuki Shinchi, Shoji Natsugoe
Pages: 4465-4476 Published online on: 14 March 2018
Article
Costus root granules improve ulcerative colitis through regulation of TGF-β mediation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Xiaohong Wang, Dan Li, Yong Zhang, Shuang Wu, Fang Tang
Pages: 4477-4484 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Protective effect of astragalosides from Radix Astragali on adriamycin-induced podocyte injury Corrigendum in /10.3892/etm.2018.6361
Yi‑Pa Sai, Yuan‑Chun Song, Xing‑Xing Chen, Xuan Luo, Jing Liu, Wei‑Jing Cui
Pages: 4485-4490 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
Improved plaque neovascularization following 2-year atorvastatin therapy based on contrast-enhanced ultrasonography: A pilot study
Bin Xu, Jin Xing, Wenqing Wu, Wen‑Jing Zhang, Qian‑Qian Zhu, Dan Zhang, Nan‑Nan Sun, Chan Wu, Geng‑Jie Kang, Lin Zhai, Wei‑Dong Li, Yan Meng, Tie‑Ying Du
Pages: 4491-4497 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
Diagnosis and treatment of postoperative intestinal perforation in infants and young children with congenital heart disease: A report of three cases
Yong‑Hong Zhang, Zhen‑Liang Chen, Lei Shi, Zhong‑Jian Chen, Xiang‑Yang Dong, Bo Zhai
Pages: 4498-4502 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Case Report
Atypical synovial chondromatosis of the right knee: A case report
Yu‑Ping Yang, Jiang‑Jing Wang, Hong‑Yuan Li
Pages: 4503-4507 Published online on: 13 March 2018
Article
Downregulation of microRNA‑193‑3p inhibits the progression of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma cells by upregulating TGFBR3
Yu‑Long Han, Jia‑Jun Yin, Jian‑Jun Cong
Pages: 4508-4514 Published online on: 14 March 2018
Article
Effect of miR-146a-5p on proliferation and metastasis of triple-negative breast cancer via regulation of SOX5
Chengshuai Si, Qiao Yu, Yufeng Yao
Pages: 4515-4521 Published online on: 09 March 2018
Article
Overexpression of p53 delivered using recombinant NDV induces apoptosis in glioma cells by regulating the apoptotic signaling pathway
Xiaoyong Fan, Hongzhen Lu, Youqiang Cui, Xianzeng Hou, Chuanjiang Huang, Guangcun Liu
Pages: 4522-4530 Published online on: 08 March 2018
Article
Phosphoric and carboxylic methacrylate esters as bonding agents in self-adhesive resin cements
Wenshu Liu, Hongmei Meng, Zhiguang Sun, Riwen Jiang, Chang‑An Dong, Congxiao Zhang
Pages: 4531-4537 Published online on: 08 March 2018
Article
Analysis of changes in intestinal flora and intravascular inflammation and coronary heart disease in obese patients
Xv Li, Chuantao Li
Pages: 4538-4542 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
PF-2341066 combined with celecoxib promotes apoptosis and inhibits proliferation in human cholangiocarcinoma QBC939 cells Corrigendum in /10.3892/etm.2024.12399
Chen Chen, Dinghua Yang, Qinghua Zeng, Liang Luo, Chengzhi Cai
Pages: 4543-4549 Published online on: 20 March 2018
Article
Aberrant expression of miR-663 and transforming growth factor-β1 in nasal polyposis in children
Hailing Yu, Jianbao Ju, Jingdong Liu, Da Li
Pages: 4550-4556 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
MicroRNA-381 regulates the occurrence and immune responses of coronary atherosclerosis via cyclooxygenase-2
Kaiyou Song, Lianting Li, Guiling Sun, Yanjin Wei
Pages: 4557-4563 Published online on: 12 March 2018
Article
Imaging characteristics and pathogenesis of intracranial artery stenosis in patients with acute cerebral infarction
Wenyuan Xu, Ning Xie, Cheng Zhang, Qin Huang
Pages: 4564-4570 Published online on: 19 March 2018
Article
Effect of gastric bypass combined with ileal transportation on type 2 diabetes mellitus
Zhaoxia Gao, Bin Wang, Xiaojun Gong, Chun Yao, Defa Ren, Liwei Shao, Yan Pang, Jinxiu Liu
Pages: 4571-4577 Published online on: 06 March 2018
Article
High frequency of circulating follicular helper T cells is correlated with B cell subtypes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis
Siqi Long, Li Ma, Dongsheng Wang, Xianwen Shang
Pages: 4578-4586 Published online on: 22 March 2018
Article
XIAP impairs mitochondrial function during apoptosis by regulating the Bcl-2 family in renal cell carcinoma
Chao Chen, Tian Shu Liu, Si Cong Zhao, Wen Zheng Yang, Zong Ping Chen, Yong Yan
Pages: 4587-4593 Published online on: 20 March 2018
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