Bioassay-guided chromatographic separation of the cytotoxic MeOH extract of Phaius
mishmensis led to the isolation of two known and six new indoloquinazolinones, phaitanthrins A−…

Redistribution or translocation of plasma free amino acids (PFAAs) to support visceral or
tumor protein synthesis is an essential feature in cancer patients. An abnormal PFAA profile …

Objective: The purpose of this study was to delineate the long-term prognosis of biliary atresia
(BA) in Taiwan. Study Design: From 1976 to 2000, 185 children were diagnosed with BA, …

Fullerenol, a water-soluble C 60 -fullerene derivative, has been demonstrated to have the
capability to scavenge free radicals in vitro and in vivo. The purpose of this study was to …

BACKGROUND: The prognosis of neuroblastoma patients remains unsatisfactory. Therefore,
developing an effective treatment strategy is important. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol, …

Objective To develop predictive equations for basal metabolic rate (BMR) in healthy Chinese
adults and to evaluate factors that may influence BMR. Design Measuring the BMR of …

Purification of CHCl 3 and EtOAc solubles of the MeOH extract of Cephalanceropsis gracilis
afforded seven new indole alkaloids, cephalinones A (1), B (2), C (3), and D (4) and …

Apoptosis plays a critical role in maintaining genomic integrity by selectively removing the
most heavily damaged cells from the population. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and certain …

Purpose: Cysteine-rich 61 (Cyr61/CCN1) is involved in many different types of tumor development
and progression. Nonetheless, the role of Cyr61 in human gastric cancer has not yet …

Objective: Whether ultrasonography is superior to plain radiography for the detection of
pneumoperitoneum is unknown. The goal of this study was to determine the value of …