COULD THE SYSTEMIC IMMUNE-INFLAMMATION INDEX BE A NEW BIOMARKER OF INFLAMMATION IN CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA?


Identification of key eRNAs for intervertebral disc degeneration by integrated multinomial bioinformatics analysis

Abstract Background Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a common degenerative condition leading to abnormal stress distribution under load, causing intervertebral stenosis, facet joint degeneration, and foraminal stenosis.Very little is known about the molecular mechanism of eRNAs in IVDD.Methods Gene expression profiles of 38 annulus disc s

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Peripheral Dopamine in Restless Legs Syndrome

Objective/BackgroundRestless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a dopamine-dependent disorder characterized by a strong urge to move.The objective of this study was to evalulate blood levels of dopamine and other catecholamines and blood D2-subtype dopamine receptors (D2Rs) in RLS.Patients/MethodsDopamine levels in blood samples from age-matched unmedicated RL

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