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Call for papers: Progress in Biology
Dear Professors, Researchers, Greetings from BioMedPress, a publisher of new journal Progress in Biology – PB (Prog. Bio.). We are happy to inform you that PB is a peer-reviewed journal open access which publishes research articles with a special emphasis on biology and biotechnology. The journal also provides reviews, viewpoints, commentaries and reports. They will…
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SNP rs9485372 in TAB2 gene is NOT associated with breast cancer in Vietnamese women
The recent study published in the Biomedical Research and Therapy (DOI: https://doi.org/10.15419/bmrat.v4i07.198 ) showed that SNP rs9485372 in TAB2 gene is NOT associated with breast cancer in Vietnamese women. Indeed, in this study, the research group leaded by Prof. Nguyen Thi Hue at Faculty of Biology and Biotechnology, University of Science, VNU-HCM, Vietnam analyzed the…
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Injection of ETV-2 and HGF genes can rescue the hindlimb ischemia
Ischemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing the shortage of oxygen and nutrients to downstream tissues. Ischemia usually causes some critical dysfunction of tissues. This condition often is treated by some surgery methods in combination with drugs. However, some ischemic cases related to a lot of small blood vessels in the hindlimb…
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Progress in Biology: Call for Editorial Board Members, 2017-2019
On behalf of Editor-in-Chief Phuc Van Pham, we are pleased to announce that Progress in Biology is seeking qualified candidates who are willing to serve, if elected, in the position of Editorial Board Member. According to the charter of BioMedPress, the Member term for Progress in Biology is for 3 years, with the possibility of…
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Biomedical Research and Therapy journal invites proposals for special issues
The Biomedical Research and Therapy invites proposals for special issues, especially on the following themes: – Cells based therapies for cancers – Targeting therapy – Nanomedicine Proposals for Special Issues should be submitted by the Lead Guest Editor of the Special Issue and should include the following: – The journal for which the Special…
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Comparative study of sperm motility in Metformin-using and Insulin-dependent diabetics
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents one of the greatest threats to modern global health. DM may affect male reproductive function at multiple levels as a result of its effects on spermatogenesis, sperm motility, sperm morphology, and change in sperm structure. Methods: The present study deals with sperm motility and sperm morphological changes associated with diabetes…
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Comparative treatment efficiency of adipose and bone marrow derived allogenic mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in mouse models of liver fibrosis
Background: The application of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy in liver fibrosis treatment has been increasingly investigated in recent years. MSCs obtained from a variety of sources (e.g. bone marrow, umbilical cord blood and adipose tissue) have been studied and have achieved remarkable results. In this study, we compared the effects of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem…
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Up-to-date clinical approaches of biomarkers’ use in heart failure
Heart failure (HF) is considered a leading cause of death in patients with established cardiovascular (CV) and metabolic diseases. Although current treatment strategy has improved survival rate and clinical outcomes of HF, the HF prevalence exhibits growth especially in older patients’ population and survivors after coronary atherothrombotic events. Current clinical guidelines regarding treatment and prevention…
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Intensification of Metformin treatment in diabetic patients with Insulin versus Sulfonylureas
Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases, so that the number of diabetics was 221 million worldwide in 2010. Diabetes has no decisive cure and can lead to fatal complications. This disease is the most common cause of amputation, blindness and chronic renal failure and one of the most important risk factors for…
