Brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is a member of the neurotrophin growth factors family. Recent studies indicated that the level of BDNF in follicular fluid is a marker for oocyte quality and infertility. Here, we intend to further i…
BACKGROUND: RNA interference technology has shown high therapeutic potential for cancer treatment. However, serum instability, poor tissue permeability and non-specific uptake of short interfering RNA (siRNA) limit its administration in viv…
OBJECTIVE: Transforming growth factor-1 (TGF-β1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and interleukin-10 (IL-10) may be critical cytokines in the microenvironment of a tumor, playing roles in immune suppression. This study was conduc…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate factors with pelvic adhesions and the effect of different degrees pelvic adhesions on fallopian tube recanalization in infertile patients. METHODS: Total of 527 infertile patients undergoing hysteroscopy and lapar…
OBJECTIVE: To determine the feasibility of performing in vivo magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) for uterine leiomyoma. DESIGN: Pilot study. SETTING: Academic medical center. PATIENT(S): Six subjects planning surgical excision of uter…
Primary leiomyoma of the pleura is extremely rare. A 45-year-old man presented with a complaint of right chest pain. Chest computed tomography demonstrated a solid, round pleural mass in the right anterior chest wall. The mass was completel…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the value of human epididymis secretory protein 4(HE4) combined with CA125 assay in differential diagnosis of endometriosis cyst and ovarian malignant tumor. METHODS: The level of HE4 and CA125 were measured by en…