In vitro sensitivity of paired Leishmania (Viannia) braziliensis samples isolated before meglumine antimoniate treatment and after treatment failure or reactivation of cutaneous leishmaniasis.

abstract：:Gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) is a well-established serum marker for alcohol-related liver disease. However, GGT's predictive utility applies well beyond liver disease: elevated GGT is linked to increased risk to a multitude of diseases and conditions, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, metabolic syndrome (...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Koenig G,Seneff S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The systemic immune-inflammation index (SII), based on peripheral lymphocytes, neutrophils, and platelet count, has been used as a prognostic marker for several tumors. However, use of the SII has not been reported for gastric cancer. Methods:We evaluated the prognostic value of the SII in primary and valid...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Shi H,Jiang Y,Cao H,Zhu H,Chen B,Ji W

更新日期：2018-12-02 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate serum chemerin levels in patients with osteoporosis and healthy controls and to investigate the relationship between serum chemerin levels and bone mineral density (BMD). METHODS:An age- and gender-matched case-control study was conducted. Pearson's correlation test was performed to investigate ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： He J,Li JC,Xie H,Xu ZH,Sun YW,Shan Q

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：AIM:In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the histological fibrosis stage of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and serum connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) to determine the usefulness of this relationship in clinical practice. METHODS:Serum samples were collected from 51 patients w...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Colak Y,Senates E,Coskunpinar E,Oltulu YM,Zemheri E,Ozturk O,Doganay L,Mesci B,Yilmaz Y,Enc FY,Kiziltas S,Ulasoglu C,Tuncer I

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The surface and cytoplasmic expression of CD1a molecules was analysed by indirect immunofluorescence (IIF) and dot blot assay (DBA) in a panel of 40 acute and chronic leukaemias. Thirty-two per cent of the samples were positive by IIF but, surprisingly, 72 per cent of the patients were positive by DBA, suggesting the ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Salamone MC,Roisman FR,Morelli AE,Noli MI,Fainboim L

更新日期：1990-09-01 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：:Human papillomaviruses (HPV) infect cutaneous and mucosal epithelia and induce benign and malignant lesions. Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), encompassing basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), is the most frequent cancer in the Caucasian population, and the incidence has increased dramatically worldw...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Nindl I,Gottschling M,Stockfleth E

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Syndecan-1 (SDC1/CD138) is a key cell surface adhesion molecule essential for maintaining cell morphology and the interactions with the surrounding microenvironment. SDC1 tumor immunoexpression may be increased or decreased in epithelial malignant neoplasms compared to that in adjacent non-neoplastic tissue,...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Li K,Li L,Wu X,Yu J,Ma H,Zhang R,Li Y,Wang W

更新日期：2019-04-30 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiac troponin levels have been reported to add value in the detection of cardiovascular complications in noncardiac surgery. A sensitive cardiac troponin I (cTnI) assay could provide more accurate prognostic information. METHODS:This study prospectively enrolled 142 patients with at least one Revised Car...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Borges FK,Furtado MV,Rossini AP,Bertoluci C,Gonzalez VL,Bertoldi EG,Pezzali LG,Machado DL,Grutcki DM,Rech LG,Magalhães M,Polanczyk CA

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Deficiency alleles at the C4 loci within the MHC are associated with autoimmune diseases in Caucasoids and possibly other races. We therefore studied the relationship between relevant C4 alleles and other MHC markers in a random Thai/Chinese population. Over 90 per cent of C4AQO occurs within two supratypes (HLA Aw33,...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Kay PH,Grimsley G,Dawkins RL,Charoenwong P

更新日期：1987-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) through the nondiabetic range (100-125 mg/dL) is not considered in the cardiovascular (CV) risk profile. AIM:To compare the clustering of CV risk factors (RFs) in nondiabetic subjects with normal fasting glucose (NFG) and IFG. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Cross-sectional study in 373...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Valentino G,Kramer V,Orellana L,Bustamante MJ,Casasbellas C,Adasme M,Salazar A,Navarrete C,Acevedo M

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Thirty-six coeliac children on gluten-containing diet were studied for AGA IgA and IgG levels. Patients were typed for HLA-A, -B, -C, -DR, -DQ antigens and data were analysed for any correlation between HLA-DR phenotype and AGA levels. AGA IgA and/or IgG were present in all these children. Subjects negative for DR3 or...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Bonamico M,Morellini M,Mariani P,Triglione P,Trabace S,Lulli P,Cappellacci S,Ballati G

更新日期：1991-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extra-nodal natural killer T-Cell (NK/T-cell) lymphoma is a progressive cancer with poor prognosis due to the lack of disease specific treatment. To develop specific therapeutic strategies, it is essential to identify tumor markers. Recent studies show that circulating microRNA (miRNA) may serve as diagnostic and/or p...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Guo HQ,Huang GL,Guo CC,Pu XX,Lin TY

更新日期：2010-01-01 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：:Lung cancer remains a major cause of cancer-related lethality because of high incidence and recurrence in spite of significant advances in staging and therapies. Recent data indicates that stem cells situated throughout the airways may initiate cancer formation. These putative stem cells maintain protumorigenic charac...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Pine SR,Marshall B,Varticovski L

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Aim:To evaluate the diagnosis value of serum human epididymis protein 4 (HE4), cancer antigen 125 (CA125), the Risk of Ovarian Malignancy Algorithm (ROMA), and Copenhagen Index (CPH-I) at early stages for differentiating borderline ovarian tumors from epithelial ovarian cancer. Methods:We recruited 144 borderline ovar...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Wang Z,Tao X,Ying C

更新日期：2019-10-13 00:00:00

abstract：Objective:This study aimed to explore the associations between carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and early-stage diabetic kidney disease (DKD) coupled with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in type 2 diabetic patients. Methods:A cross-sectional study including 180 type 2 diabetic participants was conducted...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Feng L,Deng C,Li Y

更新日期：2018-04-16 00:00:00

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：: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：:The clinical distinction of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be difficult. In this narrative review we summarize and discuss the most relevant electroencephalography (EEG) studies which have been applied to demented patients with the aim of distinguishing the various types of cognitive im...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Nardone R,Sebastianelli L,Versace V,Saltuari L,Lochner P,Frey V,Golaszewski S,Brigo F,Trinka E,Höller Y

更新日期：2018-09-03 00:00:00

abstract：:The phenotype of cytosolic Low Molecular Weight Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase (cLMWPTP or ACP1), an enzyme involved in signal transduction of insulin, PDGF and T-cell receptors, has been determined in 71 patients with Crohn's Disease (CD: 37 males and 34 females), 49 patients with Ulcerative Colitis (UC: 27 males and 2...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Bottini N,Gloria-Bottini F,Lucarini N,Ronchetti PG,Fontana L

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Studies have shown that the maternal risk for Down syndrome (DS) may be modulated by alterations in folate metabolism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of 12 genetic polymorphisms involved in folate metabolism on maternal risk for DS. In addition, we evaluated the impact of these polymorphisms on se...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Zampieri BL,Biselli JM,Goloni-Bertollo EM,Vannucchi H,Carvalho VM,Cordeiro JA,Pavarino EC

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:PD1/PDL1 inhibitors have been adopted for the treatment of advanced non-small-cell lung cancer, and PDL1 expression has been investigated as a predictive biomarker for PD1/PDL1 inhibitor therapy. However, PDL1 lacks diagnostic accuracy in differentiating patients who are likely or unlikely to benefit. So, it is urgent...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Wu Y,Lin L,Liu X

更新日期：2020-06-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is the body fluid closest to the pathology of multiple sclerosis (MS). For many candidate biomarkers CSF is the only fluid that can be investigated. Several factors need to be standardized when sampling CSF for biomarker research: time/volume of CSF collection, sample processing/storage, and ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Giovannoni G

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High serum MBL level as well as polymorphisms in the mannose-binding lectin 2 (MBL2) gene resulting in MBL deficiency are involved in the mechanism of a number of non-infectious diseases such as asthma, conferring either risk or protection in different population studies. MBL being the first reactant of the ...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Birbian N,Singh J,Jindal SK,Joshi A,Batra N,Singla N

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:To investigate the expression of estrogen (ER), progesterone receptors (PR), nuclear factor- κ B (NF- κ B), and tumor necrosis factor- α (TNF- α ) in human breast cancer (BC), and the correlation of these four parameters with clinicopathological features of BC. METHODS AND RESULTS:We performed an immunohist...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Zhou XL,Fan W,Yang G,Yu MX

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A multitude of host genetic factors plays a crucial role in susceptibility to HIV-1 infection and progression to AIDS, which is highly variable among individuals and populations. This review focuses on the chemokine-receptor and chemokine genes, which were extensively studied because of their role as HIV co-receptor o...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Chatterjee A,Rathore A,Vidyant S,Kakkar K,Dhole TN

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective. To determine active TGF-β1 (aTGF-β1) levels in serum, skin, and peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) culture supernatants and to understand their associations with clinical parameters in systemic sclerosis (SSc) patients. Methods. We evaluated serum samples from 56 SSc patients and 24 healthy controls (...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Dantas AT,Gonçalves SM,de Almeida AR,Gonçalves RS,Sampaio MC,Vilar KM,Pereira MC,Rêgo MJ,Pitta ID,Marques CD,Duarte AL,Pitta MG

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Evidence indicates that microRNAs (miRNA) play a role in the pathogenesis of chronic kidney diseases (CKD). We explored the possibility of using urinary miRNA as non-invasive biomarkers for CKD. METHODS:We quantified miRNA expression in urinary sediment of 56 CKD patients who underwent kidney biopsy. Patien...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Szeto CC,Ching-Ha KB,Ka-Bik L,Mac-Moune LF,Cheung-Lung CP,Gang W,Kai-Ming C,Kam-Tao LP

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Left ventricular dysfunction (LVD), followed by fall in cardiac output is one of the major complications in some coronary artery disease (CAD) patients. The decreased cardiac output over time leads to activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system which results in vasoconstriction by influencing salt...

journal_title：Disease markers

authors： Mishra A,Srivastava A,Mittal T,Garg N,Mittal B

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00