Abstract:
:We measured glucocorticoid receptors (GR) in mononuclear leukocytes (MNL) isolated from peripheral blood of 145 apparently healthy volunteers (86 men and 59 women). An age-related decrease in the number of GR was suggested between subjects younger than 20 years and elderly subjects; there was no apparent seasonal variation in GR. Gender difference in the number of GR was not significant, although women showed slightly fewer GR. Eight patients with dermatomyositis/polymyositis were examined to determine whether the number of GR in MNL could be down-regulated by their cognate ligands. The number of GR in MNL from these patients was significantly decreased one month after the initiation of prednisolone therapy. However, in normal subjects, the GR in MNL did not demonstrate circadian variation, in contrast to concentrations of plasma cortisol.
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Clin Chemjournal_title
Clinical chemistryauthors
Tanaka H,Akama H,Ichikawa Y,Homma M,Oshima Hsubject
Has Abstractpub_date
1991-10-01 00:00:00pages
1715-9issue
10 Pt 1eissn
0009-9147issn
1530-8561journal_volume
37pub_type
杂志文章abstract::A modified agarose electrophoretic system for the separation of alkaline phosphatase (ALP, EC 3.1.3.1) isoenzymes is described. Bone, liver, high-molecular-mass, and intestinal ALP are separated with high reproducibility. The sensitivity of the agarose system is superior to cellulose acetate in detecting high-Mr ALP. ...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We compared the ionic activity of sodium, as measured with glass electrodes, with sodium concentration in 23 healthy persons, 15 persons with acute renal failure, and before and after dialysis in 46 patients with chronic renal failure. In healthy persons the mean (+/- SEM) sodium concentration was 139.1 +/- 0.6 mmol/L...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Fetuin-A inhibits inflammation and has a protective effect against myocardial ischemia. Its deficiency has been found to be associated with cardiovascular death in patients with end-stage renal failure disease. We investigated the association between plasma fetuin-A and clinical outcome after ST-elevation ac...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2006.084947
更新日期:2007-10-01 00:00:00
abstract::We investigated glycosylated hemoglobin S by means of chromatography on Bio-Rex 70. The selected elution conditions were similar to those described by Trivelli et al. (N Engl J Med 284: 353-357, 1971), except for modified ionic strength and accurate temperature control. This enabled us to isolate a minor hemoglobin fr...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::We report the production and comparative specificities of antisera raised to different immunogens containing codeine, morphine, and oxycodone. Antisera raised to bovine serum albumin (BSA) conjugates of codeine-6-hemisuccinate, ethylmorphine-6-hemisuccinate, or oxycodone-6-carboxymethyloxime had greatest recognition o...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1981-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Calcitonin (CT) is a sensitive marker for evaluation of medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). However, CT measurement can vary with assay- and nonassay-dependent factors, and procalcitonin (PCT) measurement has been proposed for evaluating questionable increases in CT. METHODS:We tested 2 fully automated CT assay...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2010.151688
更新日期:2011-03-01 00:00:00
abstract::The metabolism of the synthetic substrate 7-ethoxyresorufin is a selective measure of the activity of cytochrome P-448 monooxygenase, the subset of cytochrome P-450-mediated enzymes preferentially induced by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and related compounds. 7-Ethoxycoumarin metabolism, on the other hand, reflect...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1981-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::This simple polarization fluoroimmunoassay for detection of amphetamine in urine involves the use of a single reagent: suitably diluted antiserum plus fluorescein-labeled amphetamine as tracer. To this, one adds 10 microL of urine, incubates for a few minutes at room temperature, and measures the fluorescence polariza...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-07-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Rapid detection of biological threat agents is critical for timely therapeutic administration. Fluorogenic PCR provides a rapid, sensitive, and specific tool for molecular identification of these agents. We compared the performance of assays for 7 biological threat agents on the Idaho Technology, Inc. R.A.P....
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2005.052522
更新日期:2006-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have developed an interactive statistical quality-control system for the small- to medium-sized radioimmunoassay laboratory, which can be used in a programmable desk-top calculator instead of the medium- or large-scale computer systems usually required. The design of this quality-control system is modeled after the...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1978-07-01 00:00:00
abstract::We measured morphine and codeine in commercially available poppy seeds and in serum and urine samples from healthy adults who had ingested these poppy seeds. Four brands of black poppy seeds, examined by gas chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS) with deuterated internal standards, contained from 17 to 294 microgram...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1987-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In recent years, there have been significant advances in the development of enzyme replacement and other therapies for lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs). Early diagnosis, before the onset of irreversible pathology, has been demonstrated to be critical for maximum efficacy of current and proposed therapies. ...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:2000-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Reduced renal function is an established risk factor for cardiovascular events. We compared 3 measures of renal function--serum cystatin C, serum creatinine, and calculated creatinine clearance--as predictors of subsequent cardiovascular events in a community-based population of elderly individuals. METHODS...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2009.135962
更新日期:2010-05-01 00:00:00
abstract::This procedure for routine quantification of albumin in urine is based on the dye-binding properties of albumin with bromphenol blue. The absorbance of 100 microL of urine mixed with 3 mL of color reagent is measured against blank reagent at 610 nm after 30 s. Results vary linearly with albumin concentration up to 6 g...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1987-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:An accelerated stability model based on the Arrhenius Equation can be used to estimate stability of diagnostic reagents. Here we review 3 examples in which the model does not accurately predict the stability of diagnostic reagents. METHODS:We prepared several pilot lots of quality controls materials contain...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1093/clinchem/hvaa282
更新日期:2020-12-04 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Although numerous lateral flow immunoassays (LFIAs) have been developed and widely used, inadequate analytical sensitivity and the lack of multiple protein detection applications have limited their clinical utility. We developed a new LFIA device for the simultaneous detection of high-sensitivity cardiac tro...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2011.171694
更新日期:2011-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::This method for determining aluminum in human serum involves electrothermal atomic absorption spectrophotometry. A longer drying time allows less pre-dilution of the sample, and the method also includes a flush cycle after atomization. Standard-addition methodology is used to eliminate matrix effects and the need for ...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1983-06-01 00:00:00
abstract::We developed an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) system for antibodies to the hepatitis C virus (HCV), using two new recombinant antigens (c11 and c7) derived from the HCV genome. The performance of this ELISA system (Imucheck HCV Ab) was examined. The CV values for both intra-assay precision and reproducibil...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1992-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::A potential genetic marker for hypertriglyceridemia and coronary disease, an apolipoprotein-CIII gene allele displaying a single nucleotide substitution, was found in 71% of Arabs with primary hypertriglyceridemia. Over 96% of the unrelated adults possessing this allele showed hypertriglyceridemia. The same allele was...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1989-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have assessed the technical performance and robustness of NycoCard CRP Whole Blood, a near-patient test for C-reactive protein (CRP), when used in realistic daily routine situations in general practice clinics (GPC). Thirteen GPCs participated, five of them with technician staff. From 898 patients, split-sample mea...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1997-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Increasing numbers of patients are presenting worldwide to emergency departments with suspected myocardial infarction. The use of point-of-care troponin assays might enable faster decision-making in this high-risk population and reduce the burden on emergency facilities. Here, we evaluate the diagnostic perf...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2019.307405
更新日期:2019-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Extracellular matrix alterations are important elements in the arterial changes seen in diabetes, being associated with increased vascular stiffness and the development of cardiovascular diseases. However, no biomarkers for diabetes-related arterial changes have been defined. METHODS:Mammary artery specimen...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2011.162966
更新日期:2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Consecutive values for serum osmolality measured in a patient exceeded (548 mOsm) the previously reported pathological range and, indeed, exceeded that generally considered compatible with life. The patient was receiving large amounts of intravenous dimethyl sulfoxide as part of an experimental protocol to control int...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1980-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::We evaluated a method for quantifying high-density lipoprotein cholesterol in plasma, based on electrophoretic migration of the prestained (with Sudan Black III) sample through a discontinuous polyacrylamide++ gel and densitometric integration of the stain associated with each class of lipoprotein. With this method, o...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1985-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Patients' urines gave an unexpectedly high percentage of false-negative results for erythrocytes on a reagent strip, even when the test field for ascorbic acid indicated that none of this substance was present to inhibit the test reaction. By adding known amounts of erythrocytes to normal urines, we found that this ph...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1984-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::Radioimmunoassay of triiodothyronine was performed with a homogeneous incubation system. Bound and free ligand were separated by partitioning in an aqueous two-phase system. The agreement between the results obtained with this technique and conventional heterogeneous radioimmunoassay was very good (r = 0.981). ...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1982-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:One of the aims of cardiovascular genetics is to test the efficacy of the use of genetic information to predict cardiovascular risk. We therefore investigated whether inclusion of a set of common variants in candidate genes along with conventional risk factor (CRF) assessment enhanced coronary heart disease ...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1373/clinchem.2006.074591
更新日期:2007-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::We analyzed pancreatic enzyme data from 508 patients with suspected pancreatitis by neural network analysis, by an Expert multirule generation protocol, and by receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curve analysis of a single test result. Neural network analysis showed that use of lipase provided the best means for di...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1993-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::We have designed a re-usable dialysis cell and a complex dialysis buffer, with which undiluted serum samples can be dialyzed with minimal changes in their serum matrix. Dialysate thyroxin (free T4) is then measured by a sensitive RIA for T4. The range of reportability was 2-128 ng/L, the normal range was 8-27 ng/L, an...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1988-09-01 00:00:00
abstract::In response to the pressures of cost reduction, we established and evaluated a carefully integrated program to deliver clinical laboratory services more promptly and efficiently to the intensive care units (ICUs). The new protocol reduced the steps and turnaround time from ordering tests by physicians to reporting res...
journal_title:Clinical chemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:
更新日期:1996-03-01 00:00:00