Abstract：
OBJECTIVES:Proinflammatory cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their tissue inhibitors (TIMPs) play a role in left ventricular (LV) structural remodeling. We aimed to investigate the effects of cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) on serum levels of amino-terminal prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), some interleukins (IL-1β, IL-6, IL-8), MMP-2 and TIMP-2 in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). DESIGN AND METHODS:We studied 27 patients (15 M/12 F) with CHF, III-IV NYHA class, implanted with a biventricular pacemaker/defibrillator and 40 healthy subjects (23 M/17 F). Blood samples were collected at baseline and 1 week, 3, 6, and 12 months after CRT device implantation. Cardiac function was assessed echocardiographically. RESULTS:CRT induced significant improvement in the NYHA class (baseline 3.2±0.5 vs. 1.0 at 12 months, P=0.0002) and significant LV reverse remodeling, with a 41% (P=0.001) reduction in LV end-systolic volume (LVESV). This was associated with a significant reduction in serum NT-proBNP, IL-6 and IL-8. Positive extracellular matrix remodeling was illustrated by decreasing levels of MMP-2 and increasing TIMP-2. MMP-2/TIMP-2 ratio decreased with 55% (P=0.003) from baseline value at 12 months and the correlation with LVESV reduction was 0.41 (P=0.001). CONCLUSIONS:Structural response to CRT is associated with reduced immune activation and positive extracellular matrix remodeling.
journal_name
Clin Biochemjournal_title
Clinical biochemistryauthors
Stanciu AE,Vatasescu RG,Stanciu MM,Iorgulescu C,Vasile AI,Dorobantu Mdoi
10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.11.002subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2013-02-01 00:00:00pages
230-4issue
3eissn
0009-9120issn
1873-2933pii
S0009-9120(12)00619-4journal_volume
46pub_type
杂志文章abstract：OBJECTIVE:A survey of operators of a bedside blood glucose monitoring (BGM) program at a tertiary health care institution was performed to identify potential outcome indicators for our quality assurance program. DESIGN AND METHODS:170 surveys were randomly distributed to each nursing unit. The survey consisted of 20 q...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(98)00020-4
更新日期：1998-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:We studied the stability of maternal blood markers for screening for Down syndrome (alpha-fetoprotein, unconjugated estriol, intact human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin) upon repeated freeze-thaw cycles. DESIGN AND METHODS:Forty-three samples collected from second tr...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(97)00095-7
更新日期：1997-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:The aim was to study the influence of sampling time, food intake and sleep on tests used to screen for and monitor conditions of iron deficiency and overload. DESIGN AND METHODS:The 24 h variations of iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation (TS) and ferritin were studied in seven healthy individuals durin...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 临床试验,杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2010.08.023
更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:In the column chromatographic determination of Hb A1c, hemoglobin variants affect Hb A1c results and column patterns. Samples from several patients with hemoglobin variants were run on Bio-Rad Hb A1c columns to demonstrate these patterns. Columns should be examined during the run to detect the presence of Hb F which m...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(85)80103-x
更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Δ(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be measured in exhaled breath by using an aerosol particle collection device. The sampling procedure is simple, non-invasive and takes only 2-3min. In the present study we measured the amount of THC in exhaled breath of cannabis users at specific time intervals up to 3h af...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.06.003
更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:Develop a simple LC-MS-MS method for determination of 25-hydroxymetabolites of vitamin D2 and D3 in serum. DESIGN AND METHODS:0.1 mL serum was mixed with 0.3 mL deproteinizing mixture containing two deuterated internal standards. Two LC-MS-MS systems were used: Waters Premier with an ESI source and a Hypersi...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.08.1134
更新日期：2011-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A simple and rapid method for serum sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG) was developed. Sera from pregnant women were pooled and the SHBG concentration was measured by Rosner's method. This pool was diluted with charcoal-treated and heated serum to give standards ranging in concentrations from 26.8-0.8 micrograms/L. Tw...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(85)80031-x
更新日期：1985-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Despite the well-defined genetics of FMF, limited information is available regarding the regulation of inflammation by cytokines. DESIGN AND METHODS:The levels of systemic cytokines and other markers of inflammation in FMF patients and control were measured by ELISA and Cytometric Bead Array (CBA). RESULTS...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.03.017
更新日期：2008-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:This study explored the relationship between oxidative stress biomarkers and stability of carotid plaque. We decided to analyze the broad range of parameters describing oxidative stress in patients with carotid stenosis. DESIGN AND METHODS:124 consecutive patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy were enro...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2013.05.057
更新日期：2013-08-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To compare the analysis of urinary albumin from diabetic patients by four conventional immunoassays including radioimmunoassay (RIA), immunonephelometry (IN), and two different methods of immunoturbidimetry (IT), as well as by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). DESIGN AND METHODS:Urines were col...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2003.10.008
更新日期：2004-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Biobanking is a new and very dynamic field. To achieve long term financial sustainability of biobank infrastructures we propose that a new focus is needed on activities, products and services provided by the biobank that relate to the external stakeholder: biobanking 3.0. Earlier stages of biobanking are biobanking 1....
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2013.12.018
更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Low-normal thyroid function may relate to increases in plasma cholesterol and triglycerides, but effects on lipoprotein subfractions are largely unknown. Associations of alterations in lipoprotein metabolism and functionality with low-normal thyroid function could be more pronounced in Type 2 diabetes mellit...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.01.015
更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Association between vitamin D deficiency and excess of vitamin A as a potential risk factor of osteoporosis and fracture has been evaluated. DESIGN AND METHODS:232 healthy postmenopausal women were studied. Serum parameters were analyzed by standard methods and fat-soluble vitamins by an own HPLC method. QU...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2010.06.001
更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:The liver has tremendous regenerative capacity but can be damaged by toxins, such as ethanol (EtOH). It has long been known that EtOH inhibits liver regeneration. Recent work demonstrates that the proinflammatory cytokine, tumor necrosis factor ( (TNF), is required for normal liver regeneration, as well as f...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(99)00057-0
更新日期：1999-10-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Inherited and acquired changes in pre-mRNA splicing have been documented to play a significant role in human disease development and many cancer-associated genes are regulated by alternative splicing. Loss of fidelity, variation of the splicing process, even controlled switching to specific splicing alternatives may o...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2004.05.015
更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A simple method for the determination of triodothyronine (T3) uptake using I125-T3 and dextran coated charcoal is described. This reaction is time dependent after the addition of dextran coated charcoal. Effect of temperature, concentrations of I125-T3 and charcoal are reported. Within-run precision has been estimated...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(76)80009-4
更新日期：1976-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:We established population-based reference limits for plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) according to creatinine. DESIGN AND METHODS:In 7042 middle-aged and elderly subjects from the Hordaland Homocysteine Study, we used statistical modeling to establish nomograms for tHcy according to creatinine in the whole ...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2007.07.014
更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Eales' disease (ED) is an idiopathic retinal vasculitis condition, which affects retina of young adult males. The histopathological hallmark in ED is the adhesion of leukocytes to the endothelium and the infiltration of these cells into the retinal parenchyma. Phagocyte generated free radicals have been impl...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(03)00058-4
更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00
abstract：BACKGROUND:Determination of metanephrine (MN), normetanephrine (NMN), and 3-methoxytyramine (3-MT) in saliva may offer potential diagnostic advantages in diagnosing pheochromocytoma. METHODS:In this preliminary study, we determined metanephrine concentrations in saliva of healthy subjects and the relationship with sim...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.02.003
更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Amyloidosis results from local or systemic extracellular deposition of insoluble protein fibrils and is associated with certain rare mutations in APOA1 encoding apolipoprotein (apo) A-I. DESIGN AND METHODS:In a patient with renal-predominant amyloidosis with neuropathy, we found the APOA1 G26R mutation. CO...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章,评审
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(03)00110-3
更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：:With increasing patient volumes and growing demands for rapid turnaround on many clinical tests, there is a demand for high-throughput technologies. High-Throughput Online Solid-Phase Extraction Tandem Mass Spectrometry is an example of one technology that can achieve these desired results and the RapidFire 365 Mass S...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.04.012
更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate if peak characteristics, the retention time, and percentage of total hemoglobin of an unknown peak on the Bio-Rad VARIANT II Hb A1c method may be used to establish a tentative identification of hemoglobin variants. METHOD:The peak characteristics, retention time, and percentage of total hemoglobi...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2004.11.004
更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:In the process of obtaining a driver's license, a healthy 28year old man presented increased levels of disialo-transferrin (TF) (approx. 20%, ref. value<2) by HPLC analysis of TF isoforms (%CDT), while other markers of excessive alcohol consumption (PEth, MCV and γ-GT) were in the normal range. The objective...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.12.001
更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:The present study aims to establish the levels of acylated ghrelin, desacylated ghrelin, obestatin and preptin, during pregnancy and the postpartum period in pregnant women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) and healthy pregnancy women. DESIGN AND METHODS:The study registered 20 pregnant women with GD...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.08.1131
更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00
abstract：:Autosomal dominant olivopontocerebellar degeneration was evaluated in a family numbering 414 living members. Urine samples were obtained from 5 affected and 5 unaffected not at-risk family members after 4 days on a synthetic diet. 159 urine vapor constituents were measured by gas-liquid and ion-exchange chromatography...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/s0009-9120(75)93752-2
更新日期：1975-12-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:To measure serum cholinesterase (SCHE) with an integration strategy. DESIGN AND METHODS:At 54.0 micromol/L butyrylthiolcholine, SCHE initial rates were calculated with 50.0 micromol/L butyrylthiolcholine and maximal rates via an improved integrated method if substrate consumptions within 5.0 min were over 6...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.11.016
更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：:A commercially available assay (Sigma) for urinary oxalates based on the oxalate oxidase/peroxidase catalyzed reaction produced, in our hands, recoveries of added oxalate that varied from patient to patient. A modification of the assay is reported that involves the chromatographic separation of interfering substances,...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/0009-9120(90)80032-e
更新日期：1990-04-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate relationships between apolipoprotein B (Apo B), LDL cholesterol (LDL-C), and non-HDL-C in high-risk patients treated with lipid-lowering therapy. DESIGN AND METHODS:This post-hoc analysis calculated LDL-C and non-HDL-C levels corresponding to an Apo B of 0.9 g/L following treatment with 1) statin...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章,多中心研究,随机对照试验
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.02.008
更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVE:Saposin C (SAP-C) is an essential activator of glucosylceramide (GlcCer)-β-glucosidase (GCase), the enzyme deficient in Gaucher's disease. In this study, we investigated the effects of chemically synthesized SAP-Cs (synthetic SAP-Cs) on GCase. METHODS:Enzymatic assays and western blot analyses were carried o...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2015.06.004
更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00
abstract：OBJECTIVES:Therapeutic monitoring of everolimus with chromatographic methods (HPLC) enabled effective immunosuppression while limiting the incidence of drug-related adverse events. A fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) has been recently developed for the assessment of everolimus levels. The present study was d...
journal_title：Clinical biochemistry
pub_type： 杂志文章
doi：10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2006.08.013
更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00
