NFkappaB, cytokines, TLR 3 and 7 expression in human end-stage HCV and alcoholic liver disease.

abstract：:Inflammation is a well-coordinated process in response to tissue injury or infection aimed at restoration of tissue homoeostasis. Platelets and neutrophils are typically viewed important in the context of haemostasis and bacterial killing, respectively. However, as these cells are equipped with readily available armou...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Soehnlein O

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic hyperglycaemia in diabetes is suggested to be a major cause of diabetic angiopathy. Up until now, the effects of acutely induced hyperglycaemia in non-diabetic subjects as well as hyperglycaemic effects in early diabetes, on mesenteric microcirculation and leucocyte endothelial cell interaction have ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schäffler A,Arndt H,Schölmerich J,Palitzsch K

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The retardation of gastric emptying induced by infusion of triglyceride into the small intestine is associated with suppression of antral pressure waves and stimulation of basal pyloric tone in combination with phasic pressure waves localized to the pylorus. The role of nitric oxide (NO) mechanisms in the control of p...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sun WM,Doran S,Lingenfelser T,Hebbard GS,Morley JE,Dent J,Horowitz M

更新日期：1996-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During COVID-19 outbreak, oncological care has been reorganized. Patients with cancer have been reported to experience a more severe COVID-19 syndrome; moreover, there are concerns of a potential interference between immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) and SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Betw...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tagliamento M,Spagnolo F,Poggio F,Soldato D,Conte B,Ruelle T,Barisione E,De Maria A,Del Mastro L,Di Maio M,Lambertini M

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Platelet aggregation, which plays an important role in acute myocardial infarction (AMI), is mediated by fibrinogen binding to the platelet membrane glycoprotein (GP)IIb-IIIa (CD41). This study measured the relative number of GPIIb-IIIa complexes on platelets from patients immediately following AMI (n = 14) compared w...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Giles H,Smith RE,Martin JF

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Polymorphonuclear leucocytes (PMNLs) play a key role in the nonspecific immune defence. Cinacalcet reduces serum calcium levels in kidney transplant recipients with mineral bone disorder associated with chronic kidney disease. We investigated essential functions of PMNLs of kidney transplant recipients with ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Cohen G,Raupachova J,Borchhardt K,Hörl WH

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Arterial lumen narrowing and vascular occlusion is the actual cause of morbidity and mortality in atherosclerotic disease. Collateral artery formation (arteriogenesis) refers to an active remodelling of non-functional vascular anastomoses to functional collateral arteries, capable to bypass the site of obstruction and...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： de Groot D,Pasterkamp G,Hoefer IE

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Graves' disease (GD) is an autoimmune disorder characterized by hyperthyroidism, which can relapse in many patients after antithyroid drug treatment withdrawal. Several studies have been performed to predict the clinical course of GD in patients treated with antithyroid drugs, without conclusive results. The...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Orunesu E,Bagnasco M,Salmaso C,Altrinetti V,Bernasconi D,Del Monte P,Pesce G,Marugo M,Mela GS

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Obesity and related kidney diseases have become a global epidemic problem. However, the underlying pathogenesis of obesity-related renal diseases has not been clearly understood. In this study, we explored the link between renal volume (RV) determined by computed tomography (CT) and renal histology together ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tatar E,Sen S,Harman M,Kircelli F,Gungor O,Sarsik B,Asci G,Hoscoskun C,Basci A,Toz H

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The pleiotropic cytokine osteopontin (OPN) is thought to be involved in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. However, the relationship between OPN and renal function, a cardiovascular risk factor itself, is not known. Therefore, we assessed the relationship between OPN plasma levels and renal function in pat...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Lorenzen J,Krämer R,Kliem V,Bode-Boeger SM,Veldink H,Haller H,Fliser D,Kielstein JT

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aetiology of inguinal hernia includes changes in collagen turnover and metalloproteinase (MMP) expression, and direct hernia has been linked to increased MMP-2 expression. Since transforming growth factor beta1 (TGFbeta1) plays a role in tissue remodelling, this growth factor could directly affect metall...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pascual G,Corrales C,Gómez-Gil V,Buján J,Bellón JM

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Experimental evidence indicates that statins might have direct vascular effects independently from low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduction and we reported that the reduction in urinary albumin excretion rate during Simvastatin treatment in type 2 diabetic patients was not correlated with LDL-chol...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tonolo G,Melis MG,Formato M,Angius MF,Carboni A,Brizzi P,Ciccarese M,Cherchi GM,Maioli M

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A high pulse pressure (PP) is associated with adverse cardiovascular (CV) outcomes; however, this relationship may be reversed in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFREF). METHODS:Patients from the WARCEF trial with left ventricular ejection fraction ≤35% were included. PP was divi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Shah N,Qian M,Di Tullio MR,Graham S,Mann DL,Sacco RL,Lip GYH,Labovitz AJ,Ponikowski P,Lok DJ,Anker SD,Teerlink JR,Thompson JLP,Homma S,Freudenberger RS,WARCEF Investigators.

更新日期：2019-02-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Irisin, a novel myokine, has been shown to increase following vigorous exercise, with studies suggesting that it mediates some of the beneficial effects of exercise. Irisin might play a role in 'browning' of white adipocytes, thus increasing energy expenditure. The role of irisin in exercise and energy expen...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Al-Daghri NM,Alokail MS,Rahman S,Amer OE,Al-Attas OS,Alfawaz H,Tripathi G,Sabico S,Chrousos GP,McTernan PG,Piya MK

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to study the mechanisms by which nutrients influence post-trauma metabolism, Sprague-Dawley rats received a 25% full-thickness burn and were randomly assigned to receive 12.5 g kg-1 bodyweight (BW) per day amino acids (AA) only, AA and 14.7 g hydrous glucose kg-1 BW per day or AA and 14.7 g hydrous xylitol kg...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Georgieff M,Pscheidl E,Moldawer LL,Bistrian BR,Blackburn GL

更新日期：1991-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There are close interrelationships between hormones that regulate bone formation and protein biosynthesis. For example, growth hormone and thyroid hormones can influence plasma levels of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). A patient's status regarding hormones other than IGF-I may thus indirectly modify th...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Svanberg E,Healey J,Mascarenhas D

更新日期：2001-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Blocking the renin-angiotensin system (RAS) with angiotensin receptor blockers or angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors protects against renal injury in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to compare the chronic effects of telmisartan and enalapril on proteinuria, urinary...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Nakamura T,Fujiwara N,Kawagoe Y,Sugaya T,Ueda Y,Koide H

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Efficient fragmentation is the most important prerequisite for successful treatment of gallstones by extracorporeally induced shock waves. No data are available on the amount of energy necessary for stone disintegration and on the threshold energy below which no further fragmentation occurs. We therefore performed an ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Neubrand M,Greinwald I,Lobentanzer H,Paumgartner G,Hermeking H,Sauerbruch T

更新日期：1997-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is followed by post AMI cardiac remodelling, often leading to congestive heart failure. Homing of c-kit+ endothelial progenitor cells (EPC) has been thought to be the optimal source for regenerating infarcted myocardium. METHODS:Immune function of viable peripheral blood mo...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ankersmit HJ,Hoetzenecker K,Dietl W,Soleiman A,Horvat R,Wolfsberger M,Gerner C,Hacker S,Mildner M,Moser B,Lichtenauer M,Podesser BK

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There is an ongoing debate on a potential protective role of habitual physical activity and passive heat therapy on the risk of COVID-19, a respiratory infectious disease that can manifest as severe pneumonia. To explore these putative roles, we evaluated the independent and joint associations of cardiorespi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kunutsor SK,Laukkanen JA

更新日期：2021-01-10 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Studies in different animal models and plasma analyses in humans suggest that members of the interleukin-6 (IL-6) cytokine family may be involved in the pathogenesis of congestive heart failure (CHF). Accordingly, we have examined IL-6-related cytokines in chronic CHF in humans by analysing gene and protein ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Eiken HG,Øie E,Damås JK,Yndestad A,Bjerkeli V,Aass H,Simonsen S,Geiran OR,Tønnessen T,Christensen G,Frøland SS,Gullestad L,Attramadal H,Aukrust P

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis (ACAS) may cause future stroke and therefore patients with ACAS require best medical treatment. Patients at high risk for stroke may opt for additional revascularization (either surgery or stenting) but the future stroke risk should outweigh the risk for peri/post-opera...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Timmerman N,Galyfos G,Sigala F,Thanopoulou K,de Borst GJ,Davidovic L,Eckstein HH,Filipovic N,Grugni R,Kallmayer M,de Kleijn DPV,Koncar I,Mantzaris MD,Marchal E,Matsagkas M,Mutavdzic P,Palombo D,Pasterkamp G,Potsika VT

更新日期：2020-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Linear growth restriction is a unique feature of paediatric inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), and reduced insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) is a major determinant of short stature. We aimed to assess factors influencing somatic height in children suffering from IBD. MATERIALS AND METHODS:This was a retros...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chouliaras G,Mantzou A,Margoni D,Tsilifis N,Pervanidou P,Panayotou I,Kanaka-Gantenbein C,Chrousos GP,Roma-Giannikou E

更新日期：2018-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic portal hypertension is associated with the development of portal-systemic collaterals. Long-term octreotide treatment has been shown to enhance the constrictive response to vasopressin in the mesenteric arteries of portal hypertensive rats. This study investigated the effects of long-term octreotide ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wang SS,Chan CC,Lee FY,Chang FY,Lin HC,Chen CT,Huang HC,Tai CC,Lai IN,Lee SD

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:  Cirrhotic patients are at considerable risk for bacterial infections, possibly through increased intestinal permeability and bacterial overgrowth. Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) may increase infection risk. We aimed to explore the potential association between PPI use and bacterial infection risk in cirrhot...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： van Vlerken LG,Huisman EJ,van Hoek B,Renooij W,de Rooij FW,Siersema PD,van Erpecum KJ

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:With advancing age both sexes have an increased incidence of osteoporotic fractures, although fractures are more common in women than in men. Whereas in women several potential risk factors have been identified, less is known about osteoporosis in men. A total of 27 Austrian men (mean age: 65 +/- 2 years) with atrauma...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Resch H,Pietschmann P,Woloszczuk W,Krexner E,Bernecker P,Willvonseder R

更新日期：1992-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitrogen load can be reduced by substituting dietary protein intake with keto or hydroxy analogues of amino acids. To investigate their intestinal absorption, human jejunal brush border membrane vesicles were used to measure uptake of L-leucine hydroxy analogue (L-LHA) and L-lactate. Uptake assays were performed under...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Friedrich M,Murer H,Sterchi E,Berger EG

更新日期：1992-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) are usually characterized by the presence of antibody to pyruvate dehydrogenase complex (PDC) in the sera and PDC-specific T cells in the liver. However, most of the patients with PBC do not show peripheral blood T cells response to PDC. In this study, we re-evaluated the ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Akbar SM,Yamamoto K,Miyakawa H,Ninomiya T,Abe M,Hiasa Y,Masumoto T,Horiike N,Onji M

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The venous system plays a pivotal role in volume and blood pressure homeostasis. We tested the hypothesis that the visco-elastic properties of the peripheral venous system are reduced in patients with (incipient) diabetic nephropathy. Twenty-two normotensive patients with long-term insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schaper NC,Houben AJ,Schoon Y,Kooman JP,Huvers FC,Nieuwenhuijzen Kruseman AC

更新日期：1994-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dipyrone metabolites 4-methylaminoantipyrine (MAA) and 4-formylaminoantipyrine (FAA) as well as acetylsalicylic acid inhibited neutrophil migration toward zymosan-activated serum. Inhibition was maximal (76.8 +/- 19.0; 79.2 +/- 12.5 and 80.0 +/- 4.4%, respectively, P less than 0.003) when suboptimal concentrations (0....

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Matzner Y,Drexler R,Levy M

更新日期：1984-12-01 00:00:00