Optimization of the arginase activity assay micromethod for macrophages and sera
We optimized the spectrophotometric micromethod for the determination of arginase activity based on the Corraliza et al. modification of Schimke ’s method. Arginase activity in sera from patients suffering from... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 29, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Romaric Nzoumbou-Boko, Cyrille Oliver Ozzin-Kholy Zolipou, Brice Martial Yambiyo, Silla Semballa, Mireille Cornelia Ingrid Denissio Morissi Nalingbo, Sylvie Daulou ède and Philippe Vincendeau Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
The role of perspective-taking in suppressing stereotypes about mathematics
This study examined the effect o... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 29, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Mana Yamamoto and Takashi Oka Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
A patient perspective on applying intermittent fasting in gynecologic cancer
Researchers sought patient feedback on a proposed randomized controlled trial (RCT) in which gynecological cancer patients would modify their diets with intermittent fasting to gain insight into patients ’ pers... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 29, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Ashley Redding, Sara Santarossa, Dana Murphy, Mary Priyanka Udumula, Adnan Munkarah, Miriana Hijaz and Ramandeep Rattan Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Phylogenetic placement of Ceratophyllum submersum based on a complete plastome sequence derived from nanopore long read sequencing data
Eutrophication poses a mounting concern in today ’s world. Ceratophyllum submersum L. is one of many plants capable of living in eutrophic conditions, therefore it could play a critical role in addressing the prob... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 25, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Samuel Nestor Meckoni, Benneth Nass and Boas Pucker Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Correction: Identifying spin bias of nonsignificant findings in biomedical studies
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Source: BMC Research Notes - August 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Ren ée O’Leary, Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa, Robin Vernooij and Riccardo Polosa Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Successful use of HTF as a basal fertilization medium during SEcuRe mouse in vitro fertilization
The ever-increasing number of genetically engineered mouse models highlights the need for efficient archiving and distribution of these lines. Sperm cryopreservation has become the preferred technique for the ... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Magdalena Wigger, Marco Schneider, Anni Feldmann, Sonja Assenmacher, Branko Zevnik and Simon E. Tr öder Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
To predict the left ventricular endocardial scar tissue pattern using Radon descriptor-based machine learning
Scar tissue is an identified cause for the development of malignant ventricular arrhythmias in patients of myocardial infarction, which ultimately leads to cardiac death, a fatal outcome. We aim to evaluate th... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Yashbir Singh, Shadi Atalla, Wathiq Mansoor, Rahul Paul and Deepa Deepa Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
The humanistic and economic burden of work-related musculoskeletal pain: a cross-sectional survey of workers in the United Kingdom
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) lower body pain on health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and work productivity in a large sample of workers in the United... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 24, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Adam B. Smith, Stephanie Cooper, Jennifer Hanning and Carolyn Buckley Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Weissella confusa F213 ameliorated inflammation and maintained intestinal mucosa integrity in chemically induced colitis rats
This study was performed to investigate the potential effects of Weissella confusa F213 (WCF213) on chemically-induced colitis rats. Twelve male Wistar rats were divided into three groups: T1 (saline sterile), T2... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 22, 2023 Category: Research Authors: I Nengah Sujaya, Ida Ayu Gde Wahyudevi Dharmika, Gede Ngurah Rsi Suwardana, I Ketut Mariadi, I Gusti Kamasan Nyoman Arijana, Ida Bagus Oka Winaya, Komang Ayu Nocianitri, Yan Ramona and Ni Nengah Dwi Fatmawati Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
WLCD: a dataset of lifestyle in relation with women ’s cancer
Social media text mining has been widely used to extract information about the experiences and needs of patients regarding various diseases, especially cancer. Understanding these issues is necessary for furth... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 22, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Alireza Ardalani and Mojtaba Daneshvar Tags: Data Note Source Type: research
Duplex loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay for simultaneous detection of human and human male DNA
Screening of human and human male DNA is necessary for forensic DNA analyses. Although quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) is commonly used for detecting and quantifying these DNA targets, its use as a screening... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 22, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Seiji Kubo, Hideki Niimi and Isao Kitajima Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Quantification of transcriptome changes to investigate the role of glucocorticoid receptor-RNA binding during dexamethasone treatment
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) is a well-studied, ligand-activated transcription factor and a common target of anti-inflammatory treatments. Recently, several studies have drawn attention the effects of bind... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 22, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Nickolaus C. Lammer, Mary A. Allen, Robert T. Batey and Deborah S. Wuttke Tags: Data Note Source Type: research
Correction: Differences in adoption of COVID-19 pandemic related preventive behaviour by viral load suppression status among people living with HIV during the first wave of the pandemic
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Source: BMC Research Notes - August 22, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Morenike Oluwatoyin Folayan, Roberto Ariel Abelda ño Zuñiga, Nourhan M. Aly, Passent Ellakany, Ifeoma E. Idigbe, Mohammed Jafer, Folake B. Lawal, Zumama Khalid, Joanne Lusher, Jorma I. Virtanen and Annie L. Nguyen Tags: Correction Source Type: research
Students ’ COVID-19 vaccine behaviors, intentions, and beliefs at a US Native American-Serving Nontribal Institution (NASNTI)
Multiple national and international studies of college student COVID-19 vaccination have been recently published, providing important descriptive information and a conceptual basis to inform future decisions a... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 18, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Tapati Dutta, Jon Agley, Yunyu Xiao, Lilian Golzarri-Arroyo and Sumayyah Ali Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
Is COVID-19 incriminated in new onset type 2 diabetes mellitus in Lebanese adults?
The effects of COVID-19 on the organism are still being investigated, especially after the transformation of this virus from a respiratory disease in its first appearance to a multi-organ disease that can affe... (Source: BMC Research Notes)
Source: BMC Research Notes - August 18, 2023 Category: Research Authors: Rose Mary Jabbour, Souheil Hallit, Rita Saliby, Abed El Karim Baydoun and Nancy Nakhoul Tags: Research Note Source Type: research
