Could high levels of tissue polypeptide specific antigen, a marker of apoptosis detected in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, improve after weight loss?

abstract：Purpose:Modern neuroimaging techniques allow investigating brain structures and substances involved in the pathophysiology of mental disorders, trying to find new markers of these disorders. To better understanding of the pathophysiology and differential diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, this study was c...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Galińska-Skok B,Małus A,Konarzewska B,Rogowska-Zach A,Milewski R,Tarasów E,Szulc A,Waszkiewicz N

更新日期：2018-11-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The molecular work-up of thyroid nodules from fine needle aspiration samples has given clinicians a new level of diagnostic information. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the utility of molecular analysis in thyroid fine needle aspiration samples from a Chinese population. METHODS:Specimens were ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Guo HQ,Zhao H,Zhang ZH,Zhu YL,Xiao T,Pan QJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The purpose of the present study is to explore the correlation between nuclear expression of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 1B (p27) and clinicopathologic features in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC), including patient survival. METHODS:Immunohistochemistry was used to examine the expression of p27 in 130 p...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Liu Z,Long Y,Zhang Y,Huang W,Long X,Yang H,Long J,Cheng C,Fang W

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The atomic force microscope (AFM) is emerging as a powerful tool in cell biology. Originally developed for high-resolution imaging purposes, the AFM also has unique capabilities as a nano-indenter to probe the dynamic viscoelastic material properties of living cells in culture. In particular, AFM elastography combines...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Costa KD

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Both adaptive and innate immune systems are involved in coronary artery disease (CAD). The aim of this study was to evaluate TH17 cytokines expression profiles in un-stimulated peripheral blood lymphocytes (PBMCs) of patients with coronary artery disease. METHODS:Expression profiles of IL-17, IL-23, and TGF-...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Khojasteh-Fard M,Abolhalaj M,Amiri P,Zaki M,Taheri Z,Qorbani M,Bazzaz JT,Amoli MM

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that accounts for nearly 70% of the more than 46 million dementia cases estimated worldwide. Although there is no cure for AD, early diagnosis and an accurate characterization of the disease progression can improve the quality of life of AD patients and their ca...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Cassani R,Estarellas M,San-Martin R,Fraga FJ,Falk TH

更新日期：2018-10-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We first investigated the difference in microRNA expression between normal NP cells and degenerative NP cells using gene chip. We have found that the expression of ERK1/2 was decreased with overexpression of miR-155 in normal nucleus pulposus cell. Expression of ERK1/2 was increased with inhibition of miR-155. Overexp...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Ye D,Dai L,Yao Y,Qin S,Xie H,Wang W,Liang W

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objectives:We investigated the influence of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) on IFN-γ, IL-1β, IL-6, TNF-α, IL-10, and TGF-β serum levels in failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) patients. The study will try to give new insights into the mechanism of SCS action and the role of IFN-γ and other cytokines in neuropathic pain (N...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Kamieniak P,Bielewicz J,Grochowski C,Litak J,Bojarska-Junak A,Daniluk B,Trojanowski T

更新日期：2019-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a known risk factor in the development of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The HBV-encoded X protein, HBx, has been investigated for properties that may explain its cancer cofactor role in transgenic mouse lines. We discuss here recent data showing that HBx is...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Madden CR,Slagle BL

更新日期：2001-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Acute gangrenous appendicitis (AGA) is a common medical condition; however, the grade of appendicitis usually cannot be established preoperatively. We have attempted to identify some indicators, such as the mean platelet volume (MPV) and the platelet distribution width (PDW), to diagnose AGA. Aims. To eval...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Fan Z,Pan J,Zhang Y,Wang Z,Zhu M,Yang B,Shi L,Jing H

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:Recent studies have demonstrated that miRNA-155 is involved in the occurrence and development of atherosclerosis. Furthermore, miRNA-155 has emerged as a new indirect marker for inflammation associated with adverse outcomes in oncology and cardiovascular diseases. This study investigated the correlation betwe...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Su Q,Yang H,Li L

更新日期：2018-06-25 00:00:00

abstract：:RFLP HLA-DRB1 analysis was performed on a total of 83 children born from HIV-infected mothers, 35 of whom were shown to be HIV-infected, while 48 reverted from seropositivity to seronegativity, indicating that they were not infected. Moreover, 89 healthy children were used as controls. It has been found that DRB1-14a ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Greggio NA,Cameran M,Giaquinto C,Zacchello F,Koroliuk D,Colizzi V

更新日期：1993-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:IgA nephropathy is diagnosed by renal biopsy, an invasive procedure with a risk of significant complications. Noninvasive approaches are needed for possible diagnostic purposes and especially for monitoring disease activity or responses to treatment. In this pilot project, we assessed the utility of urine samples as s...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Neprasova M,Maixnerova D,Novak J,Reily C,Julian BA,Boron J,Novotny P,Suchanek M,Tesar V,Kacer P

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We aim to identify the mutations of deafness genes using massively parallel DNA sequencing in the 12 Uyghur families. SNPscan method was used to screen against the 124 sites in the common deafness genes in probands. Subjects with SNPscan negativity were subject to massively parallel DNA sequencing for the sequencing o...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Chen Y,Lu Y,Kuyaxi P,Cheng J,Zhao J,Zhao Q,Musha P,Zhang H,Yuan H

更新日期：2018-03-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), follicular thyroid adenoma (FTA), and thyroid nodular hyperplasia (TNH) are the most frequent diseases of the thyroid gland. Previous studies described the involvement of dipeptidyl-peptidase IV (DPPIV/CD26) in the development of thyroid neoplasia and proposed it as an addi...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Larrinaga G,Blanco L,Errarte P,Beitia M,Sanz B,Perez I,Irazusta A,Sánchez CE,Santaolalla F,Andrés L,López JI

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Preeclamptic pregnancies often present an intensified inflammatory state associated with the nuclear activity of NFκB. NEMO is an essential regulator of nuclear factor kappa B (NFκB) in cytoplasmic and nuclear cellular compartments. The aim of the present study is to examine the level and localization of the...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Sakowicz A,Lisowska M,Biesiada L,Płuciennik E,Gach A,Rybak-Krzyszkowska M,Huras H,Sakowicz B,Romanowicz H,Piastowska-Ciesielska AW,Grzesiak M,Pietrucha T

更新日期：2019-01-02 00:00:00

abstract：Background:We have previously shown that the deficiency of the gut enzyme intestinal alkaline phosphatase (IAP) is associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in humans, and mice deficient in IAP develop the metabolic syndrome, a precipitant of T2DM and ischemic heart disease (IHD). We hypothesized that IAP deficie...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Malo J,Alam MJ,Shahnaz M,Kaliannan K,Chandra G,Aziz T,Sarker T,Bala M,Paul R,Saha CK,Karmakar PK,Malo MS

更新日期：2019-12-13 00:00:00

abstract：:Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the world's leading skin cancer in terms of frequency at the moment and its incidence continues to rise each year, leading to profound negative psychosocial and economic consequences. UV exposure is the most important environmental factor in the development of BCC in genetically predispos...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Lupu M,Caruntu C,Ghita MA,Voiculescu V,Voiculescu S,Rosca AE,Caruntu A,Moraru L,Popa IM,Calenic B,Greabu M,Costea DE

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The role of miR-200c in gastric cancer remains controversial. This study is aimed at clarifying the diagnostic and prognostic value of miR-200c in gastric cancer through a meta-analysis. Methods:A comprehensive literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Ovid library databases was conducted. The studies includ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Huang ZS,Guo XW,Zhang G,Liang LX,Nong B

更新日期：2019-04-04 00:00:00

abstract：:We have previously identified an allele of the human SP-A2 gene that occurs with greater frequency in an RDS population [12]. Because of the importance of SP-A in normal lung function and its newly emerging role in innate host defense and regulation of inflammatory processes, we wish to better characterize genotypes o...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： DiAngelo S,Lin Z,Wang G,Phillips S,Ramet M,Luo J,Floros J

更新日期：1999-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial cancers, including those of the skin and cervix, are the most common type of cancers in humans. Many recent studies have attempted to use Raman spectroscopy to diagnose these cancers. In this paper, Raman spectral markers related to the temporal and spatial effects of cervical and skin cancers are examined ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Keller MD,Kanter EM,Lieber CA,Majumder SK,Hutchings J,Ellis DL,Beaven RB,Stone N,Mahadevan-Jansen A

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to verify the role of CEA in the differential diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and to evaluate some influencing factors like age, tumor spread and liver dysfunction, this antigen was measured in the sera of 60 control subjects, 45 patients with pancreatic cancer, 37 with chronic pancreatitis, 67 with benign, an...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Basso D,Fabris C,Del Favero G,Angonese C,Meggiato T,Infantino A,Plebani M,Piccoli A,Leandro G,Burlina A

更新日期：1988-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The association of the apolipoprotein (Apo E) -epsilon4 allele to neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease (PD) has been analyzed in several studies. This association has been identified by amyloid deposits and neurofibrillary tangles in the brains of patients with neurodegenerative diseases. ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Gallegos-Arreola MP,Figuera LE,Ortiz GG,Jiménez-Gil FJ,Ramírez-Vega J,Ruíz-Sandoval JL,Puebla-Pérez AM,Troyo-Sanroman R,García-Ortiz JE,Sanchez-Corona J,Zúñiga-González GM

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes of glycosylation pattern in serum proteins have been linked to various diseases including cancer, suggesting possible development of novel biomarkers based on the glycomic analysis. In this study, N-linked glycans from human serum were quantitatively profiled by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Kim JH,Park CW,Um D,Baek KH,Jo Y,An H,Kim Y,Kim TJ

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The discovery that PSA exists in serum in both free and complexed forms led to development of immunoassays specific for different PSA forms. This helped in measuring free PSA in the presence of PSA-ACT (PSA-alpha antichymotrypsin), hence it was possible to calculate the percent free PSA or free to total PSA ratio, mea...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Thakur V,Singh PP,Talwar M,Mukherjee U

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Current problems in obtaining suitable monoclonal antibodies (MoAbs) for in vivo imaging and therapy can now be bypassed using protein-engineering rather than conventional hybridoma technology. Rodent antibody binding sites can be grafted onto human acceptor antibodies thus reshaping the human MoAbs into reagents with...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Verhoeyen ME,Saunders JA,Broderick EL,Eida SJ,Badley RA

更新日期：1991-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Inflammatory diseases are accompanied by numerous changes at the site of inflammation as well as many systemic physiological and biochemical changes. In the past two decades more and more attention is being paid to changes in glycosylation and in this review we describe some of the changes found on main serum proteins...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Gornik O,Lauc G

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:It is reported that miRNAs are aberrantly expressed in patients with pancreatic cancer. However, the diagnostic value of miRNAs in pancreatic cancer remains controversial. The meta-analysis was to access diagnostic accuracy of miRNAs in pancreatic cancer. Methods:PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Chinese Nati...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Sun X,Zhou X,Zhang Y,Zhu X,Liu H

更新日期：2018-05-15 00:00:00

abstract：:In this work we explored the role of the 3'UTR of the MECP2 gene in patients with clinical diagnosis of RTT and mental retardation; focusing on regions of the 3'UTR with almost 100% conservation at the nucleotide level among mouse and human. By mutation scanning (DOVAM-S technique) the MECP2 3'UTR of a total of 66 aff...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Santos M,Yan J,Temudo T,Oliveira G,Vieira JP,Fen J,Sommer S,Maciel P

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) was highly prevalent in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Cathepsin S (CTSS), a cysteine protease, is involved in the inflammatory activity in T2D and hypoxia conditions. The aim of the study was to evaluate whether CTSS could be involved in the inflammatory reaction of OSA i...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Wen W,Sun H,Yang Y,Jia Y,Fang F,Qin Y,Zhang M,Wei Y

更新日期：2020-09-25 00:00:00