Publications by authors named "Ru-Min Liu"
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- Canine urothelial carcinoma (UC) and prostatic carcinoma (PC) are challenging to diagnose due to their locations, but the BRAF V595E mutation can aid in detection.
- A new conventional PCR method was developed to identify this mutation in urine and prostatic wash samples from dogs, as existing digital PCR methods require equipment that's not widely available.
- The study found a 51.6% mutation detection rate in tissue samples and 53.2% in liquid samples, suggesting that this PCR method is a reliable non-invasive screening tool for these cancers in dogs.
Introduction: Immunotherapy represents a promising breakthrough in cancer management and is being explored in canine melanomas. Dendritic cells (DCs) play a crucial role in priming T-cell-mediated immune reactions through the antigen-presenting function. Combining immunotherapy and radiation therapy may generate more substantial anti-cancer efficacy through immunomodulation.
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- * A study conducted using an indirect multispecies ELISA to screen 326 serum samples found a Toxoplasma infection rate of 27%, which increased to 36.2% after using a latex agglutination assay for uncertain results.
- * The findings suggest that over a third of the animals at Taipei Zoo are infected with Toxoplasma and indicate the indirect multispecies ELISA is effective for detecting the parasite in 31 different animal species.
[A high level of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol is a protective factor against transplant renal artery stenosis].
Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao
February 2018
Objective: To investigate the factors associated with the occurrence of transplant renal artery stenosis (TRAS).
Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted in 26 recipients who developed TRAS and 40 concurrent renal recipients without TRAS. We also conducted a nested case-control study in 14 patients with TRAS (TRAS-SD group) and another 14 non-TRAS recipients who received the allograft from the same donor (non-TRAS-SD group).
[Early intervention of BK virus replication promotes stabilization of renal graft function].
Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao
August 2017
Objective: To investigate the optimal time window for intervention of BK virus (BKV) replication and its effect on the outcomes of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs).
Methods: A retrospective analysis of the clinical data and treatment regimens was conducted among KTRs whose urine BKV load was ≥1.0×10 copies/mL following the operation between April, 2000 and April, 2015.