The molecular pathogenesis of corticotroph tumours.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early detection of fungal infection is essential for beginning of prompt and specific therapy. In this study we describe a rapid and sensitive procedure to detect, by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays, a wide range of medically important opportunistic and pathogenic fungi in dermal specimens from dermat...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Turin L,Riva F,Galbiati G,Cainelli T

更新日期：2000-06-01 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:Urotensin II plays a role in myocardial remodelling. Cardiac fibroblasts play a critical role in the development of cardiac fibrosis. The effect of hypoxia on urotensin II expression in cardiac fibroblasts is poorly understood. We sought to investigate the regulation of urotensin II by hypoxia in cardiac fib...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Shyu KG,Wang BW,Chen WJ,Kuan P,Lin CM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disease with cardiovascular complications. This study evaluated the effects of liraglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 analogue and the dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors sitagliptin and linagliptin on cardiac function in type 2 diabetes patients with renal impairment. MAT...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hiramatsu T,Asano Y,Mabuchi M,Imai K,Iguchi D,Furuta S

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diacylglycerols (DAGs), which are well-known components of insect lipophorins, have been recently recognized as a major glyceride of human high-density lipoprotein (HDL). Moreover, DAGs are good substrates for hepatic lipase and for the phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP). The present work was undertaken to...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Lalanne F,Pruneta V,Bernard S,Ponsin G

更新日期：1999-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The investigation of the human follicle fluid proteome has gained much interest in the search of new markers as predictors for in vitro fertilization and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI) treatment outcome. Follicular fluid folate, as substrate of one carbon (1-C) metabolism, affects follicular met...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Twigt JM,Bezstarosti K,Demmers J,Lindemans J,Laven JS,Steegers-Theunissen RP

更新日期：2015-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cholecystolithiasis is a highly prevalent condition in the Western world. Gallbladder stone-related conditions represent the second most common gastrointestinal pathology. Cholesterol stones represent over 80% of gallstones. Cholesterol stones develop secondary to crystallization of bile cholesterol. Water r...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ambe PC,Gödde D,Zirngibl H,Störkel S

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To assess the renal tubular damage in liver cirrhosis the fractional clearances of beta-2-microglobulin (B2m-fr.cl) and malate-dehydrogenase (MDH-fr.cl) were measured respectively in sixty-four and in forty-six out of seventy-nine patients with liver cirrhosis of different aetiology; furthermore the fractional excreti...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Gatta A,Amodio P,Frigo A,Merkel C,Milani L,Zuin R,Ruol A

更新日期：1981-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We recently reported high high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol as a predictor of recurrent risk in a subgroup of postinfarction patients defined by hypercholesterolemia and high C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. We investigated whether a similar high-risk subgroup might exist for incident cardiovascular...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Corsetti JP,Gansevoort RT,Sparks CE,Dullaart RP

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Metastatic pheochromocytomas (PCs) and paragangliomas (PGLs) are rare neuroendocrine tumours with a strong genetic background. DESIGN:We searched the PubMed database through February 2015 to identify studies characterizing metastatic PCs/PGLs as well as currently established and evolving therapies. RESULTS...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Angelousi A,Kassi E,Zografos G,Kaltsas G

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the influence of chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis on procalcitonin (PCT) levels in very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants within the first week of life. DESIGN:PCT serum levels were measured in cord blood 1 h after delivery and on day 3 and day 7 of life. Chorioamnionitis and neonatal sepsis ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Janota J,Stranák Z,Bĕlohlávková S,Mudra K,Simák J

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A haemolytically inactive alpha-mobile complement C8 component was identified by crossed immunoelectrophoresis in a 27-year-old male with recurrent meningococcal infections and absence of complement mediated serum haemolytic activity. The patient's serum/plasma contained no demonstrable normal C8. C8 inhibitor activit...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Brandslund I,Teisner B,Strate M,Grunnet N,Svehag SE,Isager H,Wang P

更新日期：1983-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The metabolic responses to 4-h infusions of adrenaline (3 micrograms kg-1 h-1) and cortisol (10 mg m-2 h-1 for 2 h followed by 5 mg m-2 h-1 for 2 h), separately and in combination, have been studied in six healthy subjects with concurrent somatostatin infusion (250 micrograms h-1). A combined infusion of adrenaline, c...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pernet A,Johnston DG,Hammond V,Orskov H,Alberti KG

更新日期：1986-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:SS-R and SS have been demonstrated in non-pathological and pathological lymphoid tissue and may play a regulatory, mostly inhibitory, role in the immune response. SS is produced by lymphocytes and monocytes which suggests an autocrine or paracrine regulatory role, but SS may be released as well by nerve endings. It ca...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： van Hagen PM,Krenning EP,Kwekkeboom DJ,Reubi JC,Anker-Lugtenburg PJ,Löwenberg B,Lamberts SW

更新日期：1994-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An increase in plasma renin activity (PRA) following experimental coronary occlusion has previously been demonstrated in anaesthetized and conscious dogs. The purpose of the present study was to analyse the mechanism of this renin release. In two distinct models of myocardial ischaemia in anaesthetized dogs--i.e. occl...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ertl G,Meesmann M,Kochsiek K

更新日期：1985-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fate of noradrenaline released from sympathetic endings differs from that of noradrenaline secreted directly into the bloodstream. This has been used to establish a single sample test for the exclusion of phaeochromocytoma in patients with borderline elevation of plasma noradrenaline concentration. This test is ba...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Brown MJ

更新日期：1984-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Complement-mediated tubular injury may play an important role in the progression of renal diseases. C3d is a presumed marker of complement activation. Its precursor C3dg has been detected in the urine of patients with membranous nephropathy. However, little is known of the renal handling of C3d or its excr...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Branten AJ,Kock-Jansen M,Klasen IS,Wetzels JF

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The change in bone mass during 1 1/2 years was determined in a longitudinal study of sixty adult insulin-treated diabetic out-patients. During the study period the mean bone mass decreased by 1.30 +/- 0.28 (SEM)% (P less than 0.001), to a mean value of 91.0 +/- 1.7% of normal (P less than 0.001). The rate of bone loss...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： McNair P,Christiansen C,Christensen MS,Madsbad S,Faber OK,Binder C,Transbøl I

更新日期：1981-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study further the role of hepatic cholesterol synthesis in patients with gallstones, the activity of the rate-limiting step in cholesterogenesis, hydroxymethyl glutaryl co-enzyme A reductase (HMGCoAR), was measured in operative wedge liver biopsies from ten patients with untreated cholesterol gallstones, six with p...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Maton PN,Ellis HJ,Higgins MJ,Dowling RH

更新日期：1980-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Thiopurines (TP) are widely used in the management of inflammatory bowel diseases. Side effects and inefficacy are a major concern as they lead to withdrawal of the drug. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Tools investigating TP metabolism are useful to avoid inadequate cessation of TP therapy. RESULTS:TP metabolism is...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dewit O,Starkel P,Roblin X

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Triosephosphate isomerase deficiencies in erythrocytes and leucocytes were discovered in three unrelated families by a heterozygote screening of 3000 blood samples. In addition, a family found by Schroter et al. [not published] was studied. In these four families, only heterozygote carriers were found. In the family d...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Eber SW,Dünnwald M,Belohradsky BH,Bidlingmaier F,Schievelbein H,Weinmann HM,Krietsch KG

更新日期：1979-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To compare the administration of furosemide with placebo on the subjective perception of dyspnoea in patients with acute pulmonary oedema because of hypertensive crisis. Design  Randomized, controlled and double-blinded clinical trial. SETTING:Municipal emergency medical service system and university-based ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Holzer-Richling N,Holzer M,Herkner H,Riedmüller E,Havel C,Kaff A,Malzer R,Schreiber W

更新日期：2011-06-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Optimizing the approach to older adults with cancer is now a priority given the increasing frequency of new cancer diagnoses that are made in the older population. The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) represents the gold-standard for (1) defining prognosis and ability to withstand cancer treatments...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Fusco D,Ferrini A,Pasqualetti G,Giannotti C,Cesari M,Laudisio A,Ballestrero A,Scabini S,Odetti PR,Colloca GF,Monzani F,Nencioni A,Antonelli Incalzi R,Monacelli F,Oncogeriatrics Group of the Italian Society of Gerontology, Ger

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin resistance has been reported in normal ageing but discrepancies between such studies may be related to compounding factors such as body composition and exercise patterns. We employed a two-step hyperinsulinaemic euglycaemic clamp to assess peripheral and hepatic tissue insulin sensitivity and glucose recycling...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Broughton DL,James OW,Alberti KG,Taylor R

更新日期：1991-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a chronic cholestatic liver disease associated with autoimmune disorders. The aetiology is unknown, although it has been suggested that the disease may be related to infectious agents. Previous studies revealed that sera from patients with PBC react against Mycobacterium gordonae. Th...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Vilagut L,Parés A,Viñas O,Vila J,Jiménez de Anta MT,Rodés J

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfers or exchanges of cholesterol esters and triglycerides between lipoproteins are mediated by a specialized protein referred to as cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP), whereas those of phospholipids (PLs) are facilitated by both CETP and a specific phospholipid transfer protein (PLTP). In the present study...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Elchebly M,Pulcini T,Porokhov B,Berthezene F,Ponsin G

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cancer is often caused by disturbance in the regulation and/or execution of programmed cell death (PCD, including apoptosis and autophagy). Our aim was to investigate these two pathways simultaneously in the same samples to understand further the pathological roles of PCDs in colorectal cancer. MATERIALS AN...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chang YT,Tseng HC,Huang CC,Chen YP,Chiang HC,Chou FP

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Inflammation and immune activation appear to be important in the pathogenesis of coronary heart disease (CHD). Cytokine interferon-gamma, which is released during cell-mediated immune responses, induces indoleamine (2,3)-dioxygenase (IDO), an enzyme degrading tryptophan to kynurenine. Therefore, immune stimu...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wirleitner B,Rudzite V,Neurauter G,Murr C,Kalnins U,Erglis A,Trusinskis K,Fuchs D

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During exposure to high altitude, the immune system is altered. During hypoxia, an increase in interleukin (IL)-6 and high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), and an increase in natural killer cells and decrease in T cells in blood was shown. However, the impact of hypoxia on dendritic cells has not bee...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Yilmaz A,Ratka J,Rohm I,Pistulli R,Goebel B,Asadi Y,Petri A,Kiehntopf M,Figulla HR,Jung C

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00