Simultaneous assay of noradrenaline and its deaminated metabolite, dihydroxyphenylglycol, in plasma: a simplified approach to the exclusion of phaeochromocytoma in patients with borderline elevation of plasma noradrenaline concentration.

abstract：:To diagnose hypolactasia, determination of lactase enzyme activity in small intestinal biopsy material is considered to be the golden standard. Because of its strongly invasive character and the sampling problems, alternative methods have been looked for. We analysed the 13C-glucose response in serum after consumption...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Vonk RJ,Stellaard F,Priebe MG,Koetse HA,Hagedoorn RE,De Bruijn S,Elzinga H,Lenoir-Wijnkoop I,Antoine JM

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Apolipoprotein E epsilon4 allele has been associated with increased risk of coronary heart disease, and is also a major genetic susceptibility locus for Alzheimer's disease. Some studies have shown an association between apoE genotype and ischaemic stroke or outcome following stroke, while other studies have...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： MacLeod MJ,De Lange RP,Breen G,Meiklejohn D,Lemmon H,Clair DS

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Prevalence of fatty liver (FL) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) depends mainly on obesity, diabetes and genetic factors. FL and NAFLD prevalence was evaluated in Portuguese adult population and correlated with several risk factors and related mortality data, within the same period. MATERIALS AND...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Leitão J,Carvalhana S,Cochicho J,Silva AP,Velasco F,Medeiros I,Alves AC,Bourbon M,Oliveiros B,Rodrigues V,Sousa R,Sampaio F,Carvalho A,Cortez-Pinto H

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Factors affecting erythrocyte K+ content and plasma electrolytes during light exercise were examined in 8 normal subjects and 27 patients with chronic obstructive lung disease. The patients were classified into bronchitis, emphysema and intermediate groups. Arterial blood was obtained during rest, after 2, 5, and 7 mi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Kawakami Y,Kishi F,Uchiyama K,Irie T,Murao M

更新日期：1975-09-12 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Vitamin E supplementation is associated with a reduced risk of developing atherosclerotic events; probably because it inhibits low-density lipoprotein (LDL) oxidation, an initial step in atherosclerosis. Metal ion-dependent LDL oxidation is a commonly used method to estimate oxidizability of LDL, but the eff...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wen Y,Killalea S,Norris LA,Cooke T,Feely J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The action of lecithin:cholesterol acyltransferase (LCAT) was studied on an abnormal lipoprotein (LP-X) rich in phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol from the plasma of patients with obstructive liver disease. 60 mg LP-X isolated free of other lipoproteins and subsequently labelled with 3H-cholesterol were incubated wit...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Patsch JR,Soutar AK,Morrisett JD,Gotto AM Jr,Smith LC

更新日期：1977-06-01 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：: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:Buerger's disease (BD) is a segmental occlusive vascular disease. The aim of this study was to detect functional changes in brachial artery and asymptomatic morphological changes in extra-cranial carotid arteries not affected by the disease process and to assess markers of inflammation and endothelial damage...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Joras M,Poredos P,Fras Z

更新日期：2006-06-01 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 cellular mechanisms controlling adaptive intestinal mucosal hypo- and hyperplasia are poorly understood but changes in tissue polyamine levels and in the activity of the key enzymes controlling their synthesis (ornithine decarboxylase: ODC) and degradation (diamine oxidase: DAO) have been implicated. Therefore, in...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Hosomi M,Stace NH,Lirussi F,Smith SM,Murphy GM,Dowling RH

更新日期：1987-10-01 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: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: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: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：BACKGROUND:Increased bone marrow (BM) hematogones (HGs) are often observed in patients with marrow regenerating status. Many studies have focused on the role of HGs in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), but very little has been done to understand their effects on acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). MATERIALS AND METHODS:...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Zheng J,Du W,Yao J,You Y,Li W,He Y,Li X,Liu W,Wu Y,Hu Y,Jin R,Zou P,Huang S,Hu Y,Zhang M

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In mutations of the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor gene, the defect of internalization is caused by a mutation in the cytoplasmic domain of the receptor linked with exons 17 and 18, and the O-linked sugar domain linked with exon 15 has been speculated not to affect the function of the receptor. Here,...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Tashiro J,Endo M,Bujo H,Shinomiya M,Morisaki N,Saito Y

更新日期：1998-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is an age-related neurodegenerative disorder that is characterized by a progressive loss of higher cognitive functions. The brain of an individual with AD exhibits extracellular senile plaques (SPs) of aggregated amyloid-beta peptide (Abeta) and intracellular neurofibrillary tangles ...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Yokota T,Mishra M,Akatsu H,Tani Y,Miyauchi T,Yamamoto T,Kosaka K,Nagai Y,Sawada T,Heese K

更新日期：2006-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, a new mutation of the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) encoding gene was first described (1793G > A). Only few reports have studied the prevalence of this polymorphism, especially in combination with other MTHFR mutations (677C > T, 1298A > C). METHODS:We cross-sectionally identifi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Winkelmayer WC,Sunder-Plassmann G,Huber A,Födinger M

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:1. The activity of lipoprotein lipase (E.C.3.1.1.3) extracted and released from adipose tissue has been measured in obese subjects with mild or severe hypertriglyceridaemia. The Intralipid tolerance test has been studied as a measure of in vivo clearance of exogenous triglyceride from plasma. 2. Plasma triglyceride cl...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Taylor KG,Holdsworth G,Galton DJ

更新日期：1980-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Immunosuppression associated with surgery may predispose to increased tumour growth or recurrence. Lymphocytes are central components of the immune network, signalling specific and non-specific responses in tumour immunosurveillance. This study was therefore designed to compare the effects of minimally invas...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Leaver HA,Craig SR,Yap PL,Walker WS

更新日期：2000-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transfusion-related morbidity is an emerging challenge in chronically transfused patients with low-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). In these patients, transfusion-induced iron overload may represent a leading medical problem. However, although iron-chelating drugs are available, little is known about optimal diag...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Valent P,Krieger O,Stauder R,Wimazal F,Nösslinger T,Sperr WR,Sill H,Bettelheim P,Pfeilstöcker M

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intravenous dextran on bacterial translocation and intestinal vascular endothelial and epithelial barrier function after experimental partial hepatectomy. We determined systemic arterial pressure, enteric bacterial growth (proximal and distal small intestine and colon)...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wang XO,Sun ZW,Soltesz V,Deng XM,Andersson R

更新日期：1997-11-01 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：:In man, HCl acidosis reduces blood and urinary urea with a concomitant rise in ammonium (NH4+) excretion. Significantly less urea is excreted following NH4Cl administration than following equimolar ingestion of NH4 HCO3. The results of these alterations in nitrogen excretion are interpreted in terms of bicarbonate uti...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Fine A,Carlyle JE,Bourke E

更新日期：1977-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Soluble ST2 (sST2), a member of the IL-1 receptor family, has been proposed as a novel biomarker with predictive value for heart failure and mortality in patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases. The influence of clinical characteristics on variability of sST2 levels is relatively unexplored. Here, we...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Willems S,Sels JW,Flier S,Versteeg D,Buhre WF,de Kleijn DP,Hoefer IE,Pasterkamp G

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We have investigated the potential for using antisense technology as a means of delivering treatment for acute myeloblastic leukaemia (FAB-M2) by gene therapy. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A test recombinant adenovirus vector was constructed containing human c-myc antisense fragments to study the effects of alteri...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Chen JP,Chen L,Leek J,Lin C

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In eleven patients with chronic renal insufficiency treated by intermittent haemodialysis and in ten normal subjects, hepatic and extrahepatic triglyceride lipase activity of post heparin plasma was selectively measured, utilizing the different sensitivity of both enzymes to inhibition by protamine sulphate. In uraemi...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Bolzano K,Krempler F,Sandhofer F

更新日期：1978-10-01 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：:We measured plasma sulphur amino acids in twenty-two patients with chronic renal failure and compared the findings with those obtained in twenty-two normal subjects. In fasting blood (08.00 hours) cysteine-homocysteine mixed disulphide was significantly increased in the renal patients, mean values (+/- SD) being 8.2 +...

journal_title：European journal of clinical investigation

authors： Wilcken DE,Gupta VJ

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00