Association of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines in preeclampsia.

abstract：:The levels of several soluble cytokine receptors in body fluids of healthy individuals change with age. Clinical application of the measurement of the serum soluble interleukin-1 receptor type I (sIL-1RI) level depends critically on the samples used as the controls. At present, there is no information regarding the le...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Okamoto Y,Tanaka M,Miyahara N,Tanabe M,Gotoh Y,Nagai T,Fujita N,Fukui T,Masuzawa T

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:A common problem in clinical laboratories is maintaining the stability of analytes during pre-analytical processes. The aim of this study was to systematically summarize the results of a set of studies about the biochemical analytes stability. METHODS:A literature search was performed on the Advanced search ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hedayati M,Razavi SA,Boroomand S,Kheradmand Kia S

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To investigate the influence of race, cigarette smoking, and immunologic parameters on serum immunoglobulins, we analyzed serum IgG, IgA, and IgM levels in 455 healthy adults. The study population ranged in age from 20 to 69 years, including 282 whites and 173 blacks, 181 never-smokers, 93 ex-smokers, and 181 current ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Tollerud DJ,Brown LM,Blattner WA,Weiss ST,Maloney EM,Kurman CC,Nelson DL,Hoover RN

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study was to detect reliability of Brucella Coombs gel test (BCGT) by comparing with with ELISA (IgG + IgM), Standard agglutination test, and Brucella immunocapture agglutination methods in serological diagnosis of brucellosis. METHODS:Brucella Coombs gel test (BCGT), Brucella ELISA (IgG + I...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Kalem F,Ergün AG,Durmaz S,Doğan M,Ertuğrul Ö,Gündem S

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A modification of the assay system for peroxidase activity in human mixed saliva using 2,2'-azinobis-(-ethylbenzthiazoline-6-sulphonic acid) (ABTS) as the substrate is reported. The modifications permit differentiation between glandular peroxidase (SPX) and myeloperoxidase (MPX) activity. In addition, factors endogeno...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Venezie RD,Jenzano JW,Lundblad RL

更新日期：1991-01-01 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：:Previously, an ultrasensitive enzyme immunoassay (immune complex transfer enzyme immunoassay) for p24 antigen of HIV-1 was developed. The immune complex comprising 2,4-dinitrophenyl-biotinyl-bovine serum albumin-rabbit anti-p24 Fab' conjugate, p24 antigen, and rabbit anti-p24 Fab' -beta-D-galactosidase conjugate was t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Hashida S,Hashinaka K,Nishikata I,Saito A,Takamizawa A,Shinagawa H,Ishikawa E

更新日期：1996-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The performance of 18 routine chemical detection methods was evaluated by the sigma (σ) metric, and Westgard Sigma rules with run size were used to establish internal quality control (IQC) standards to reduce patient risks. MATERIALS AND METHODS:External quality assessment (EQA) and internal quality control...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Peng S,Zhang J,Zhou W,Mao W,Han Z

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:In this paper, a novel, sensitive and rapid method to simultaneously determine the free and total prostate-specific antigen (fPSA and tPSA) in serum by combining a time-resolved fluoroimmunoassay (TRFIA) and immunomagnetic separation was described. METHODS:The new approach uses magnetic particles as an immo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zhou B,Zhang J,Lv Z,Fan J,Zhang Y,Huang B

更新日期：2017-11-01 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:Today, the genetic and genomic research entered in a new era of high-throughput genotyping technology. However, mutagenic polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) is still a choice of genotyping method in molecular epidemiological research. It has been extensively used fo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sharma N,Awasthi S,Phadke SR

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelial cells are typically connected through different types of cell junctions that are localized from the apical membrane to the basal surface. In this way, epithelium cells form the first barrier against pathogenic microorganisms and prevent their entry into internal organs and the circulatory system. Recent stu...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Zheng M,Sun S,Zhou J,Liu M

更新日期：2020-10-17 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to investigate the value of biochemical profile of cyst fluid and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in differentiating hepatic hydatid cysts (HCs) from liver simple cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Forty-six patients underwent MR imaging. Twenty-nine patients had 29 hydatid cysts and 17 pa...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Shanshan W,Hui L,Yan L,Li W,Yongfang R,Yan W,Kader M,Wenxiao J

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Determination of free digoxin levels in patients treated with digoxin immune FAb has long been a problematic area in clinical laboratory testing. The older radioimmunoassays resulted in inaccurate and variable results due to the competition of the administered drug with the radioactively labelled forms. The 1995 Physi...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Honda SA,Rios CN,Murakami L,Morita T,Scottolini AG,Bhagavan NV

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Acute aortic dissection (AOD) is associated with high mortality and early diagnosis and treatment are essential. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) is a marker of myocardial ischemia whereas cardiac enzymes are released when myocardial necrosis occurs. We investigated, for the first time, whether IMA increases ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sbarouni E,Georgiadou P,Marathias A,Panagiotakos D,Geroulanos S,Voudris V

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hematological parameters are affected by different factors that include age, sex, smoking, ethnicity, and environmental altitude. It has been justified that each population must establish its own normal reference intervals to be used in clinical assessments and interpretations. Hematological reference intervals for ad...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Sirdah MM,Tarazi IS,El Jeadi H,Al Haddad RM

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative stress is an imbalance between the reactive oxygen species and antioxidant system. In this study, total oxidative stress (TOS) and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) were investigated with a new and practical method in childhood iron-deficiency anemia. METHOD:During the study period 80 children betw...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Akça H,Polat A,Koca C

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:(a) To evaluate the clinical performance of endocrine analytes using the sigma metrics (σ) model. (b) To redesign quality control strategies for performance improvement. METHODS:The sigma values of the analytes were initially evaluated based on the allowable total error (TEa), bias, and coefficient of varia...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Liu Y,Cao Y,Liu X,Wu L,Cai W

更新日期：2020-09-20 00:00:00

abstract：:The proteoglycan decorin inhibits TGF-beta; therefore, it could antagonize progression of fibrotic diseases associated with activation of TGF-beta(1). The effect of decorin transfection in human mesangial cells (HMCs) on the expression of genes related to kidney fibrosis was investigated. HMCs, isolated from glomeruli...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Costacurta A,Priante G,D'Angelo A,Chieco-Bianchi L,Cantaro S

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Rats exposed to constant light develop polycystic ovarian (PCO) disease with persistent estrus, representing an estrogen-dominant condition. Herein, we report that fluctuations seen in the vaginal microflora in cyclic rats were not observed in PCO rats with persistent estrus. The vaginal-cervical mucosa of PCO rats sh...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Singh KB,Mahajan DK,Tewari RP

更新日期：1996-01-01 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 trends in usage of tumor markers, including CEA, SCC, NSE, Cyfra21-1, and ProGRP, in Chinese lung cancer patients in the real-world setting are not fully investigated. METHODS:A retrospective descriptive study was conducted using the database of Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, China between Januar...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Wang H,Zhang J,Li X,Zhang C,Zheng S,Chi Y,Sheng X,Zhang Y

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cholesterol in the diet can readily autoxidize and be absorbed and transported in plasma lipoproteins. Cholesterol oxides can also be endogenously produced in tissues via free-radical-induced reactions. Some cholesterol oxides, notably cholestane-3 beta, 5 alpha, 6 beta-triol and 25-hydroxycholesterol, have been shown...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Peng SK,Hu B,Morin RJ

更新日期：1991-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To evaluate clinical features, bacterial characteristics, and risk factors for shock and mortality of immunocompromised patients with Escherichia coli bacteremia. METHODS:A nearly 6-year retrospective study of E coli bacteremia in 188 immunocompromised patients at Xiangya Hospital was conducted. Demographic...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Tao X,Wang H,Min C,Yu T,Luo Y,Li J,Hu Y,Yan Q,Liu WE,Zou M

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We investigated the relationship between the urokinase type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) in sera and tissues of patients with cervical cancer and the clinical and pathological features of the cancer. Immunohistochemistry (SABC method) was used to detect uPAR expression in cervical cancer and normal tissues; E...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Jing J,Zheng S,Han C,Du L,Guo Y,Wang P

更新日期：2012-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUNDS:Shortening of primary cilia in kidney epithelial cells is associated with kidney injury and involved with the induced level of α-tubulin in urine. Therefore, rapid detection and quantification of α-tubulin in the urine samples could be used to the preliminary diagnosis of kidney injury. METHODS:Cellulose-b...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Choi ES,Al Faruque H,Kim JH,Cho JH,Park KM,Kim E

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To determine the metabolic characteristics of patients with colon cancer (CC) and rectal cancer (RC) using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)-based metabolomics. METHODS:In this study, serum samples were collected from 22 CC patients and 23 RC patients preoperatively and postoperatively and 45 hea...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Wu J,Wu M,Wu Q

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a common cardiac defect found in infants and children. Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, our understanding of the causative mechanism and etiology of CHD is limited. To determine the genetic etiology of CHD, we selected 11 consecutive short tandem-repeat polymorphic (STRP) ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Shi YR,Hsieh KS,Wu JY,Lee CC,Tsai CH,Yu MT,Chang JS,Tsai FJ

更新日期：2003-01-01 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：BACKGROUND:The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinical significance of cystatin C(CysC) in the newborns who show normal serum creatinine (Cr) and who are in an intensive care unit. METHODS:From July 2009 to May 2010, a total of 106 patients (53 male and 53 female newborns) in a neonatal intensive care unit at Ky...

journal_title：Journal of clinical laboratory analysis

authors： Cho SY,Hahn WH,Lee HJ,Suh JT,Lee A,Cho BS,Suh JS

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00