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Bilateral Germ Cell Cancer of The Testis: A Report of 11 Patients with a Long-Term Follow-Up
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 2000)
Objective To describe the incidence, clinical characteristics, treatment methods and long-term follow-up of bilateral germ cell tumours of the testis (GCTT) in patients treated at one institution. Patients and methods Of ...
Ultrastructural Effect Of Sildenafil Citrate On Corpus Cavernosum And Other Genital Organs In Female Rats
(Science China Press, 2003)
Aim: To determine the ultrastructural effects of sildenafil on the female genital organs. Methods: Twenty female cycling Wistar albino rats weighing 250 +/- 20 g were randomly divided into two groups of 10 each. Rats of ...
Reduction of Qm Protein Expression Correlates with Tumor Grade in Prostatic Adenocarcinoma
(Nature Publishing Group, 2006)
The QM protein is a transcription cofactor inhibiting the activity of AP-1 transcription factors and is also a ribosomal protein participating in protein synthesis. While protein synthesis is known to be increased in many ...
Urothelium-Preserving Augmentation Cystoplasty Covered With A Peritoneal Flap
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 2000)
Objectives To present the results of bladder autoaugmentation covered with a peritoneal flap in patients with bladder dysfunction. Patients and methods Thirteen patients (seven male and six female, mean age 11.9 years, ...
Mefv Gene Mutations In Familial Mediterranean Fever Phenotype Ii Patients With Renal Amyloidosis In Childhood: A Retrospective Clinicopathological And Molecular Study
(Oxford Univ Press, 2002)
Background. Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by recurring attacks of fever and serositis. The definition of the mutated gene has allowed molecular diagnosis of the disease. ...
The Protective Effect Of Taurine Against Gentamicin-Induced Acute Tubular Necrosis In Rats
(Oxford Univ Press, 2000)
Background. Taurine, which is the major intracellular free beta-amino acid, is known to be an endogenous antioxidant and a membrane-stabilizing agent. In this study, we wished to know whether taurine altered the concentration ...
Characterization Of Large Rearrangements In Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease And The Pkd1/Tsc2 Contiguous Gene Syndrome
(Nature Publishing Group, 2008)
Large DNA rearrangements account for about 8% of disease mutations and are more common in duplicated genomic regions, where they are difficult to detect. Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease ( ADPKD) is caused by ...
Do Experimentally Induced Ipsilateral Testicular Torsion, Vas Deferens Obstruction, Intra-Abdominal Testis or Venous Obstruction Damage the Contralateral Testis Through a Common Mechanism?
(Blackwell Science Ltd, 2000)
Objective To evaluate if various conditions affecting the ipsilateral testis which also damage the contralateral testis share a common pathway for their effects. Materials and methods The study comprised five groups of 10 ...
Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Paediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Patients: A Turkish Pediatric Peritoneal Dialysis Study Group (Tupepd) Report
(Oxford Univ Press, 2009)
Methods. We aimed to clarify arteriosclerotic risk and to document possible relationships between cardiovascular risk factors and echocardiographic parameters in paediatric peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients. M-mode/Doppler/tissue ...