Objective. There is a lack of information about the genotype frequencies of IL-6 −174G/C and
−572G/C polymorphisms in Mexicans with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Therefore, the aim of …

Bone disease in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex phenomenon where genetic risk factors
have been partially evaluated. The system formed by receptor activator for nuclear factor-…

Objective. We evaluated the utility of 6 generic and 2 specific risk indices for identifying low
bone mineral density (BMD) or osteoporosis in women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA); and …

Peptidyl arginine deiminase IV (PAD 4) is the responsible enzyme for a posttranslational
modification called citrullination, originating the antigenic determinant recognized by anti-cyclic …

Glucocorticoids are frequently used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in order to alleviate symptoms
of joint inflammation, retard erosions and to treat extra-articular manifestations, although …

The aim was to investigate the potential of germinated soybean proteins as a source of
peptides with anticancer and anti-inflammatory activities produced after simulated …

This paper presents a reformulation of the power flow problem in low-voltage dc (LVDC)
power grids via Taylor's series expansion. The solution of the original nonlinear quadratic …

Functional foods containing peptides offer the possibility to modulate the absorption of sugars
and insulin levels to prevent diabetes. This study investigates the potential of germinated …

The optimal location and sizing of distributed generation is a suitable option for improving
the operation of electric systems. This paper proposes a parallel implementation of the …

Background:To determine the association between the use of opioids and benzodiazepines
and the risk of falls with hip fracture in populations older than 65 years in Colombia.Methods:…