The impact of vascular endothelial growth factor +405 C/G polymorphism on long-term outcome and severity of coronary artery disease.

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to investigate the predictive value of microRNA-146b (miR-146b) on acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) risk, and the correlation of miR-146b with disease severity and 28-day mortality in sepsis patients. METHODS:A total of 104 sepsis patients and 100 healthy controls (HCs) were consec...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Chen W,Liu L,Yang J,Wang Y

更新日期：2020-08-26 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to investigate the differential plasma levels of lipocalin 2 (LCN2) and its complex with MMP-9 (where MMP is matrix metalloproteinase) before and after antibiotic treatment in hospitalized adult patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). METHOD:Plasma LCN2 and LCN2/MMP-9 com...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Yeh YH,Chang JL,Hsiao PC,Tsao SM,Lin CH,Kao SJ,Chou MC,Yang SF,Chien MH

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present work describes modification of a widely used salting-out procedure to rapidly extract DNA suitable for PCR, using the ARMS method to amplify a target sequence in the beta-globin gene. The salting-out DNA extraction procedure did not completely remove or decrease the presence of inhibitors to PCR in a consi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Noguera NI,Tallano CE,Bragós IM,Milani AC

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the plasma long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) expression profile in knee osteoarthritis (KOA) patients and the value of candidate lncRNAs for predicting KOA risk. METHODS:Plasma was obtained for RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) in eight KOA patients and eight healthy controls (Ctrls). Ten ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Liu X,Li M,Zhang B,Zhang N,Feng Q

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Endometriosis (EMS) is a prevalent gynecological condition characterized by the growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterine cavity. This study aimed to clarify the targeted therapeutic effect of sunitinib in an endometriosis in vitro experiment. METHODS:Primary culture of ectopic endometrial cells and ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Li J,Abudula M,Fan X,Wang F,Chen Y,Liu L

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has traditionally been used to detect myeloperoxidase (MPO) and proteinase 3 (PR3) antibodies, although it is time-consuming and physically demanding. As a novel and highly effective immunoassay, we compared chemiluminescent immunoassay (CIA) with ELISA to verify the...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hou X,Liu J,Wang T,Zhou J,Cui L

更新日期：2020-10-09 00:00:00

abstract：:Recently, Siemens Diagnostics released a new calcium assay (CA_2) based on complex formation of calcium with Arsenazo III dye for use on the three automated, random access ADVIA Chemistry analyzers (1650, 2400, and 1200). We evaluated this method for analytical performance as well as potential interference from gadoli...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Datta P,Dasgupta A

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A novel and sensitive noncompetitive enzyme immunoassay (hetero-two-site enzyme immunoassay) for alpha-human atrial natriuretic peptide (alpha-hANP) in plasma, which uses only one monoclonal IgG for the ring structure of alpha-hANP, is described. Plasma was filtered through polysaccharide membrane to separate peptides...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hashida S,Yamamoto N,Ishikawa E

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Graphical representation of laboratory data speeds up recognition of abnormalities. The Chernoff face is an excellent tool to represent patient data; the human eye and mind are exquisitely sensitive to subtle changes in facial appearances and expression. One of the best uses of the faces is in illustrating trends in t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lott JA,Durbridge TC

更新日期：1990-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The levels of serum IgA and C3 in patients with IgA nephropathy were determined using international standard serum (IFCC/CRM470) in a multicenter trial in Japan. The ratio of serum IgA to C3 (serum IgA/C3 ratio) without any information from renal biopsy was used for the diagnosis of IgA nephropathy. Three hundred and ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Tomino Y,Suzuki S,Imai H,Saito T,Kawamura T,Yorioka N,Harada T,Yasumoto Y,Kida H,Kobayashi Y,Endoh M,Sato H,Saito K

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, and the detection of LDL-C contributes to reducing risks. However, the LDL-C is rarely evaluated according to the gold standard method because it is costly and time-consuming. This study aimed to determine the agreement of LDL-C among three ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sonsok S,Sarakarn P,Sanchaisuriya P

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delta neutrophil index (DNI) is a new inflammatory marker and the present study aimed to evaluate the predictive value of the DNI for the presence of a perforation in elderly with acute appendicitis. METHODS:This retrospective observational study was conducted on 108 consecutive elderly patients (≥65 years ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Shin DH,Cho YS,Kim YS,Ahn HC,Oh YT,Park SO,Won MH,Cho JH,Kim YM,Seo JY,Lee YH

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interleukin (IL)-6 and IL-8 were measured in 101 serum samples collected from eight intensive-care unit patients using a polystyrene-based stick enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (STICKELISA) system. This system consisted of an immobilized-antibody ELISA stick and a noncontact spectrophotometer. Cytokine concentration...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Miwa K,Shibayama N,Moriguchi T,Goto J,Yanagisawa M,Yamazaki Y,Jung G,Matsuda K

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was designed to measure the correlation between left ventricular (LV) remodeling 3 months after successful reperfusion therapy, and the levels of serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) at 3 days after acute myocardial infarction (AMI), and...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Xiaozhou H,Jie Z,Li Z,Liyan C

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:We aimed to assess the predictive value of long noncoding RNAs antisense noncoding RNA in the INK4 locus (lncRNAs ANRIL) for acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and evaluate its correlation with inflammatory cytokines as well as the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lun...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Ge J,Geng S,Jiang H

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The Architect HIV Ag/Ab Combo has excellent performance for HIV screening; however, the false-positive rate (FPR) was high in low HIV prevalence setting. OBJECTIVES:The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence of sample-to-cutoff (s/co) ratios by Architect HIV Ag/Ab Combo with the results of confi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Wang L,Wang JY,Tian XD,Ruan JX,Yu Y,Yan F

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is generally believed that the lower limit of postprandial plasma glucose is the same or higher than that of fasting plasma glucose (FPG). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between 2-h postprandial plasma glucose (2-hPG) and FPG. Insulin sensitivity and β-cell function were also evaluated. ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sun D,Li D,Yu S,Zhang K,Cheng X

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Screening tests are available to determine immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases, such as mumps and rubella. We aimed to define better assay for detecting immune status of health care personnel to vaccine-preventable diseases. METHODS:Mumps and rubella antibodies of health care personnel at Shimane Unive...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Kumakura S,Shibata H,Isobe T,Hirose M,Ohe M,Nishimura N,Onoda K,Nagai A,Yamaguchi S

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The performances of the QMS(®) Teicoplanin immunoassay recently developed on Cobas(®) 6000/8000 systems were evaluated and compared to a fluorescence polarization immunoassay (FPIA) [Teicoplanin Innofluor(®) Assay (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Indianapolis, IN)] on FLX analyzer (Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Dailly E,Fraissinet F,Deslandes G,Bouquié R,Jolliet P

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The HER2 (human epidermal growth factor receptor-2) Ile655Val (rs1136201) genetic polymorphism can alter the receptor structure and its auto-activation, which can modify the signal transduction and, consequently, the cell cycle regulation. For this reason, this polymorphism has been extensively investigated ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： de Almeida FC,Banin Hirata BK,Ariza CB,Losi Guembarovski R,de Oliveira KB,Suzuki KM,Guembarovski AL,Oda JMM,Vitiello GAF,Watanabe MAE

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The prevalence of diabetes is increasing in China. Glucose control is very important in diabetic patients. The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of five glucose meters used in Chinese hospitals with a reference method, in the absence and presence of various factors that may interfere with the met...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Lv H,Zhang GJ,Kang XX,Yuan H,Lv YW,Wang WW,Randall R

更新日期：2013-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Reference intervals are important for interpretation of clinical laboratory tests. The platelet (PLT) indices such as the mean platelet volume (MPV) and platelet distribution width (PDW) are newer hematological parameters, which have been recently reported as clinically valuable biomarkers. However, there ar...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hong J,Min Z,Bai-shen P,Jie Z,Ming-ting P,Xian-zhang H,Xiao-ke H,Lan-lan W,Xin Z,Wei G,Rui Q,Wen-xiang C,Xin-zhong W,Yue-yun M,Hong S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The human epididymis protein 4 (HE4) may have high specificity in the detection of malignant diseases, making the development of an immunoassay for HE4 essential. METHODS:In our study, a fusion gene was constructed encoded with the HE4 protein. This protein was then produced in the bacterial cells (Escheric...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhou L,Lv Z,Shao J,Xu Y,Luo X,Zhang Y,Hu Y,Zhang W,Luo S,Fang J,Wang Y,Duan C,Huang R

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diurnal variations in the excretion of bone resorption markers were assessed in order to identify the type of urine collection which provides the most information on bone resorption rate and its relation to measuring bone dynamics in a postmenopausal population. Sixty women, ages 43-67 and without disease or treatment...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zaninotto M,Bernardi D,Ujka F,Bonato P,Plebani M

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study aimed to investigate the status of internal quality control (IQC) for cardiac biomarkers from 2011 to 2016 so that we can have overall knowledge of the precision level of measurements in China and set appropriate precision specifications. METHODS:Internal quality control data of cardiac biomarker...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Li T,Wang W,Zhao H,He F,Zhong K,Yuan S,Wang Z

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Red cell distribution width (RDW) and mean platelet volume (MPV) are considered to be associated with tumors. We investigated the diagnostic value of RDW, MPV, and cancer antigen 125 (CA125), alone or in combination, in the diagnosis of endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia. METHODS:This study incl...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhang H,Liang K,Ke L,Tang S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary test for the laboratory confirmation of measles is immunoglobulin M (IgM) serology. It is therefore important to evaluate new commercial measles IgM immunoassays to ensure high-quality measles diagnostic testing. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performance of LIAISON IgM ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sampedro A,Rodríguez-Granger J,Gómez C,Lara A,Gutierrez J,Otero A

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objectives of this article are to investigate the serum lipid hydroperoxide (LOOH) levels and paraoxonase-1 (PON1) and arylesterase (ARE) activity in patients with lung, breast, and colorectal cancer. DESIGN AND METHODS:Serum PON1 and ARE activities and LOOH levels were measured in 110 patients with can...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Balci H,Genc H,Papila C,Can G,Papila B,Yanardag H,Uzun H

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of the existing spectrophotometric kinetic method for the determination of pancuronium bromide (PCBr), based on pooled human serum cholinesterase (ChE, EC 3.1.1.8 acylcholine acylhydrolase) inhibition, was developed. Butyrylthiocholine iodide (concentration 1.667 mmol/L) was used as substrate and determ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Stankov-Jovanovic VP,Nikolic-Mandic SD,Mandic LjM,Mitic VD

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Identification of dermatophytes at the species level, relying on macro- and microscopic properties of the colonies is time-consuming, questioned in many circumstances, and requires considerable expertise. In this study, we examined the potency of a new genetic marker, β-tubulin (BT2) gene, for differentiatio...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Abastabar M,Mirhendi H,Rezaei-Matehkolaei A,Shidfar MR,Kordbacheh P,Makimura K

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00