Effects of therapeutic percutaneous electrical stimulation of atrophic human quadriceps on muscle composition, protein synthesis and contractile properties.

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:Although both strength training (ST) and endurance training (ET) seem to be beneficial in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), little is known about post-exercise glucose profiles. The objective of the study was to report changes in blood glucose (BG) values after a 4-month ET and ST programme now that a device f...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Cauza E,Hanusch-Enserer U,Strasser B,Kostner K,Dunky A,Haber P

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Adequate pregnancy care of women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) rests on three pillars: a coordinated medical-obstetrical care, an agreed and well-defined management protocol and a good neonatal unit. Pregnancy should be planned following a preconceptional visit for counselling. Women with severe active disea...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Ruiz-Irastorza G,Khamashta MA

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The biocompatibility of two commercially available charcoal columns, one containing coated and the other uncoated but immobilized charcoal, was compared during four haemoperfusions with each in eight healthy greyhounds. Reductions in arterial levels of platelets (49% and 42% respectively) and leucocytes (both 21%) wer...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Weston MJ,Hanid A,Rubin MH,Langley PG,Mellon PJ,Williams R

更新日期：1977-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Minimal lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] target values are advocated for high-risk cardiovascular patients. We investigated the prognostic value of Lp(a) in the acute setting of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). MATERIALS AND METHODS:Plasma levels of Lp(a) were collected at time of angiography from 1711 p...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Gencer B,Rigamonti F,Nanchen D,Vuilleumier N,Kern I,Aghlmandi S,Klingenberg R,Räber L,Auer R,Carballo D,Carballo S,Heg D,Windecker S,Lüscher TF,Matter CM,Rodondi N,Mach F

更新日期：2019-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Mutations in endoglin (ENG) and activin receptor-like kinase 1 (ALK-1 or ACVRL1) genes are the underlying basis of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) types 1 and 2, respectively. Both genes belong to the transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-beta) receptors superfamily and are expressed in endotheli...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Thomas B,Eyries M,Montagne K,Martin S,Agrapart M,Simerman-François R,Letarte M,Soubrier F

更新日期：2007-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:RNA interference (RNAi) has become the method of choice for researchers wishing to target specific genes for silencing and has provided immense potential as therapeutic tools. This narrative review article aimed to understand potential benefits and limitations of RNAi technique for clinical application and i...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chen SH,Zhaori G

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate antral endocrine cell populations and tissue and circulating hormone levels following a 4-week oral regimen with prostaglandin E2 (25, 250 and 5000 micrograms/kg-1 b.i.d.) or a stable methyl analogue (5 and 50 micrograms kg-1 b.i.d.). Epithelial hyperplasia of the gastri...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Uribe A,Grimelius L,Theodorsson LE,Riis-Angelo L,Johansson C

更新日期：1989-04-01 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：BACKGROUND:There is growing evidence that the predictive value of HDL cholesterol levels for cardiovascular risk stratification is limited in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). HDL function seems to be a more sensitive surrogate of cardiovascular risk estimation than simple serum levels. Therefore, we aimed t...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Distelmaier K,Wiesbauer F,Blessberger H,Oravec S,Schrutka L,Binder C,Dostal E,Schillinger M,Wojta J,Lang IM,Maurer G,Huber K,Goliasch G

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:Observationally, low serum testosterone among men is associated with cardiovascular diseases and its risk factors, but it is unclear whether raising endogenous androgens would be protective. To clarify the role of androgens, the association of two different androgen biomarkers (serum testosterone and androstanediol...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Schooling CM

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In vitro fertilisation (IVF) has been widely used during the last decades. Recent studies demonstrated some alterations in IVF children's metabolic profile compared with controls. The recently reported lipocalins retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP-4) and neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL), as well...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sakka SD,Margeli A,Loutradis D,Chrousos GP,Papassotiriou I,Kanaka-Gantenbein C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the influence of sodium fluoride on polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) adhesiveness in a healthy subject with low serum levels of fluoride. The PMN were separated from venous blood, and the percentages of adhered and unadhered cells were determined in vitro in plastic culture plates. The cells were cult...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Gómez-Ubric JL,Liébana J,Gutiérrez J,Castillo A

更新日期：1992-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bombesin was originally isolated from amphibian skin, whereas its mammalian counterpart, gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP), was first identified in the nervous system of the gastrointestinal tract. Whether GRP is present in the human skin is not known. Bombesin-like peptides are also known to modulate growth. We therefo...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Pansky A,Peng F,Eberhard M,Baselgia L,Siegrist W,Baumann JB,Eberle AN,Beglinger C,Hildebrand P

更新日期：1997-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Four peptide hormones of a family of six hormones, i.e. atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), brain natriuretic peptide (BNP), C-natriuretic peptide (CNP), long acting natriuretic peptide (LANP), vessel dilator and kaliuretic peptide, significantly decrease the number of adenocarcinoma cells in culture. The pres...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Vesely BA,Song S,Sanchez-Ramos J,Fitz SR,Alli AA,Solivan SM,Gower WR Jr,Vesely DL

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microvascular research is seriously hampered by the great temporal and spatial variability of the measured skin blood flow and variation in sympathetic vasomotor reflexes within and between persons. Therefore skin vasomotor reflexes were studied before and after ulnar nerve blockade within the same person, resulting i...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Netten PM,Wollersheim H,Gielen MJ,Den Arend JA,Lutterman JA,Thien T

更新日期：1995-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating immune complexes (ICs) were isolated by affinity chromatography and sucrose density gradient fractionation during acute and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Immunochemical and biomolecular studies showed that they basically consist of the virus component, IgG with specific anti-HCV activity and I...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sansonno D,Iacobelli AR,Cornacchiulo V,Lauletta G,Distasi MA,Gatti P,Dammacco F

更新日期：1996-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Expression of acinar cell-specific genes requires the pancreas transcription factor 1alpha (Ptf1alpha). p48 is the only component of Ptf1alpha that is involved in both acinar gene regulation and pancreatic ontogenesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:To determine whether Ptf1alpha/p48 expression is regulated during p...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Molero X,Adell T,Skoudy A,Padilla MA,Gómez JA,Chalaux E,Malagelada JR,Real FX

更新日期：2007-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pancreatic polypeptide was infused intravenously in healthy fasting subjects at 1 pmol kg-1 (n = 7) and 4 pmol kg-1 min-1 (n = 10) producing plasma PP concentrations of 223 +/- 37 pmol/l (mean +/- SEM) and 891 +/- 64 pmol/l respectively. These levels are similar to and four-fold higher than those seen after a normal m...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Adrian TE,Greenberg GR,Barnes AJ,Christofides ND,Alberti KG,Bloom SR

更新日期：1980-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Given that role of magnesium in insulin secretion is uncertain, our objective was to determine whether oral supplementation with magnesium chloride (MgCl(2)) improves the ability of beta-cells to compensate for variations in insulin sensitivity in non-diabetic individuals with significant hypomagnesaemia. M...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guerrero-Romero F,Rodríguez-Morán M

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:While large numbers of proteomic biomarkers have been described, they are generally not implemented in medical practice. We have investigated the reasons for this shortcoming, focusing on hurdles downstream of biomarker verification, and describe major obstacles and possible solutions to ease valid biomarker implement...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Mischak H,Ioannidis JP,Argiles A,Attwood TK,Bongcam-Rudloff E,Broenstrup M,Charonis A,Chrousos GP,Delles C,Dominiczak A,Dylag T,Ehrich J,Egido J,Findeisen P,Jankowski J,Johnson RW,Julien BA,Lankisch T,Leung HY,Maahs

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:A broad spectrum of hepatobiliary disorders are found in patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. The aim of the present work was to study interactions between gut and liver in experimental rat models of colitis and small bowel inflammation. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Colitis was induced either by trinitrobenz...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Dikopoulos N,Schmid RM,Bachem M,Buttenschoen K,Adler G,Chiang JY,Weidenbach H

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:SOX6 has been recently proposed as a pleiotropic gene for obesity and osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the rs7117858 genetic variant in SOX6 was associated with bone mass assessed by quantitative ultrasound (QUS) and obesity-related measures in a population of young adults. MET...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Correa-Rodríguez M,Schmidt-RioValle J,Rueda-Medina B

更新日期：2018-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Although several lines of evidence suggest that hypomagnesaemia is a risk factor for developing type 2 diabetes, there are no studies regarding the association between hypomagnesaemia and the risk for developing impaired fasting glucose (IFG) or impaired glucose tolerance (IGT). Our objective was to examine ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Guerrero-Romero F,Rascón-Pacheco RA,Rodríguez-Morán M,de la Peña JE,Wacher N

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), a monocarboxylase that degrades angiotensin II to angiotensin 1-7, is also the functional receptor for severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronavirus (SARS-CoV) and is highly expressed in the lungs and heart. Patients with SARS also suffered from cardiac disease ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Oudit GY,Kassiri Z,Jiang C,Liu PP,Poutanen SM,Penninger JM,Butany J

更新日期：2009-07-01 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

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nasal nitric oxide (nNO) values are reduced in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). Humming during nNO measurement increases nNO values in healthy subjects. Nasal NO is reduced in patients with CF, sinus disease or nasal polyps. Humming nNO values have not been reported in CF patients yet. Our aim was to expl...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Struben VM,Sewbalak WV,Wieringa MH,Mantingh CJ,van den Toorn LM,Bakker M,Feenstra L,de Jongste JC

更新日期：2007-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Interleukin 18(IL-18) is a pro-atherosclerotic cytokine. Elevated IL-18 levels and the genetic variation of the IL-18 have been previously linked with acute coronary events and cardiovascular mortality among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). We studied the possible association between the IL-18 ge...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hernesniemi JA,Anttila K,Nieminen T,Kähönen M,Mononen N,Nikus K,Turjanmaa V,Viik J,Lehtinen R,Lehtimäki T

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The stimulant action of branched-chain amino acids upon insulin release was examined in rat pancreatic islets incubated at physiological concentrations of D-glucose and L-glutamine. In the presence of the latter nutrients, L-leucine and L-isoleucine used together at a physiological concentration (0.25 mmol/l each) dou...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Sener A,Malaisse WJ

更新日期：1981-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have examined the impact of race and positive family history of type 2 diabetes on glucose/insulin dynamics and the two components of glucose disposal in healthy, first-degree relatives of black and white American patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who are at a greater risk from the disease and their healthy co...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Osei K,Cottrell DA

更新日期：1994-12-01 00:00:00