Prognostic significance of microRNA-203 in cholangiocarcinoma.

MircroRNA functions as a tumor suppressor or a promoter in cholangiocarcinoma (CCA). Researchers have found that miR-203 functioned as tumor suppressor in many types of cancer. However, the role of miR-203 that plays in CCA remains to be clarified.

Cyclin D1 G870A polymorphism and glioma risk in a Chinese population.

Background: A number of studies have suggested that the Cyclin D1 (CCND1) G870A polymorphism was associated with susceptibility to various cancers. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the association between CCND1 G870A polymorphism and the risk of glioma in a Chinese population.

Materials And Methods: CCND1 genotyping was determined by the PCR-RFLP method.

Primary adrenal leiomyosarcoma: a case report and review of literature.

Primary adrenal leiomyosarcoma (PAL) is an extremely rare mesenchymal tumors and originates from the smooth muscle wall of the central adrenal vein and its branches. Herein we report a case of a 49-year-old female suffering from PAL. Computed tomography revealed a well-circumscribed heterogeneously mass measuring 6 × 5 × 5 cm located in the left suprarenal areal, and a left laparoscopic adrenalectomy was underwent.

Biomechanics analysis for the treatment of ischemic necrosis of the femoral head by using an interior supporting system.

Objective: This work aims to perform a biomechanical test to evaluate the effect of interior supporting system and tantalum rod in simulating the treatment of ischemic necrosis of the femoral head.

Method: Three models were established: control group (group A), interior supporting system group (group B), and tantalum rod group (group C). Step-by-step loading was applied on the top of the femoral head until femoral head damage occurs by using the testing machine of the material test system.

Paratesticular solitary fibrous tumor: a case report and review of literature.

Solitary fibrous tumor (SFT) is a rare spindle cell neoplasm that usually arising from the pleura, but has been reported in diverse extrapleural sites. Urogenital localization is rare, and only several cases of paratesticular SFT have been reported. In the present report, we present the case of a 61-year-old male suffering from a paratesticular SFT.

Prognostic significance and anti-proliferation effect of microRNA-365 in hepatocellular carcinoma.

MircroRNA functions as tumor suppressor or promoter in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Researchers have found that miR-365 expression was lower in HCC tissues compared with that in adjacent normal tissues. However, its prognostic significance and anti-proliferation effect in HCC remain to be clarified.

Metabolic status and personality affect the prognosis of patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis.

Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) is recognized as an effective and economical therapy for end-stage renal disease (ESRD). However, the drop-out and mortality rates of this treatment remain high. The aim of the present study was to investigate the potential effects of metabolic status and personality on the prognosis of ESRD patients receiving CAPD.

Tumor size of breast invasive ductal cancer measured with contrast-enhanced ultrasound predicts regional lymph node metastasis and N stage.

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the role of breast invasive ductal cancer (BIDC) size measured with Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) in the prediction of regional lymph node metastasis (LNM) and N stage.

Methods: One hundred and six consecutive patients with breast lesions underwent ultrasound imaging within 2 weeks before mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection. The largest transverse (width) and anteroposterior (depth) diameter were measured under CEUS by using calipers.

Olecular mechanism underlying the myeloperoxidase induced apoptosis of HUVEC-12 cells.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the molecular mechanism underlying the myeloperoxidase (MPO) induced apoptosis of human umbilical vein endothelial cells (HUVECs).

Methods: HUVEC-12 cells were treated with myeloperoxidase at different concentrations (0.1 μ/ml, 0.

Dynamic activation of the key pathways: linking colitis to colorectal cancer in a mouse model.

An association between carcinogenesis and inflammation has long been appreciated. Chemically induced colitis-associated cancer (CAC) is a classical mouse model for investigating 'inflammation-cancer link' in the intestine. Diverse mechanisms behind this non-resolving inflammation model have been reported before, most of them were emphasized on key cancer genes, cytokines, and signal transduction abnormality based on prior knowledge.