Adenovirus-mediated delivery of bFGF small interfering RNA increases levels of connexin 43 in the glioma cell line, U251

Abstract Background bFGF is an important growth factor for glioma cell proliferation and invasion, while connexin 43 is implicated in the suppression of glioma growth.Correspondingly, gliomas have been shown to have reduced, or compromised, connexin 43 expression.Methods In this study, a bFGF-targeted siRNA was Power Converters delivered to the gli

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Severe Encephalatrophy and Related Disorders From Long-Term Ketamine Abuse: A Case Report and Literature Review

Ketamine is a glutamate N-methyl D-aspartate receptor antagonist and an anaesthetic agent that has been effectively used to treat depression.However, ketamine has also been increasingly Handkerchiefs used for recreational purposes.The dissociative side-effects of ketamine use, such as hallucinations, are the reason for abuse.Additionally, long-term

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Effects of McConnell and Kinesio Tapings on Pain and Gait Parameters during Stair Ambulation in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

Background and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of McConnell and Kinesio tapings on knee pain and gait parameters during stair ambulation in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).Materials and Methods: We selected Handkerchiefs 52 young adults suffering from anterior knee pain due to PFPS to participa

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