Effects of repetitive diet-induced fluctuations in plasma phosphorus on vascular calcification and inflammation in rats with early-stage chronic kidney disease.

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of sex on serum paraoxonase-1 (PON1) activities and on its relationship with cardiovascular disease risk factors such as overall and central obesity. Arylesterase and lactonase activities of PON1 were assessed in 374 women and 92 men. Both arylesterase and lactonase ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Trentini A,Bellini T,Bonaccorsi G,Cavicchio C,Hanau S,Passaro A,Cervellati C

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitric oxide (NO), produced by inducible NO synthase (iNOS) during infection, plays a crucial role in host defense mechanisms. Salmonella typhimurium infection in mice is associated with excessive production of NO from iNOS as a host defense response. An important cytoprotective and antimicrobial function of NO is med...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Okamoto T,Khan S,Oyama K,Fujii S,Sawa T,Akaike T

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Biomedical evidence in the last 20 years has shown that the consumption of partially hydrolyzed guar gum may influence lipid and/or carbohydrate metabolism at many levels. Since intestine represents the first interface to interact with dietary partially hydrolyzed guar gum in vivo, we evaluated gene expression profile...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Yasukawa Z,Naito Y,Takagi T,Mizushima K,Tokunaga M,Ishihara N,R Juneja L,Yoshikawa T

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anti-peptic and anti-inflammatory actions of ecabet sodium might be beneficial in either improving gastritis or relieving dyspeptic symptoms. This study was designed to evaluate the clinical efficacy of ecabet sodium on dyspeptic symptoms and to elucidate the molecular mechanism attributable to symptom relief in patie...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Yang Kim H,Hahm KB,Choi MG,Rew JS,Seol SY,Chun HJ,Lee OY,Hong WS

更新日期：2007-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Monascus purpureus is a red dye derived from yeast rice and has been used as color additives for food in East Asia. Monascus purpureus consists of several bioactive components. Some of these components work as a radical scavenger, thus monascus purpureus would also eliminate reactive oxygen species. Cancer cells maint...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Kurokawa H,Ito H,Matsui H

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Resistance to anti-fungal drugs has become the main cause for increasing incidence rate of Candida infections in pediatric intensive care units (PICU). Zinc supplementation has been shown to exhibit beneficial effects on many pediatric illnesses. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of zinc supplementation on ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Xie J,Zhu L,Zhu T,Jian Y,Ding Y,Zhou M,Feng X

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes in l-arginine metabolism, including increased arginase levels and decreased nitric oxide production, are involved in the pathophysiology of asthma. In this study, using an intranasal mite-induced NC/Nga mouse model of asthma, we examined whether administration of l-arginine ameliorated airway hyperresponsivene...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Zhang R,Kubo M,Murakami I,Setiawan H,Takemoto K,Inoue K,Fujikura Y,Ogino K

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ubiquinol-10 (QH(2)), the reduced form of Coenzyme Q(10) (CoQ(10)) serves as a potent antioxidant of lipid membranes. Because many antioxidants reveal potent anti-inflammatory effects, the influence of QH(2) on lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines were determined in the human mono...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Schmelzer C,Lorenz G,Rimbach G,Döring F

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The fatty acid composition of serum phospholipids were analyzed in 20 patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis (11 with malnutrition and 9 with acceptable nutritional status); 25 healthy age and sex-matched adults were used as controls. Cirrhotic patients showed higher levels of palmitic acid and total saturated fatty ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Ristić-Medić D,Takić M,Vučić V,Kandić D,Kostić N,Glibetić M

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Reactive oxygen species attack several living organs and induce cell death. Previously, we found axonal/dendrite degeneration before the induction of cell death in hydrogen peroxide-treated neuroblastoma: N1E-115 cells and primary neurons. This phenomenon may be connected with membrane oxidation, microtubule destabili...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Fukui K,Okihiro S,Ohfuchi Y,Hashimoto M,Kato Y,Yoshida N,Mochizuki K,Tsumoto H,Miura Y

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that the plasma level of endotoxin and colonic expression of IgA in the mouse increased with obstructive jaundice induced by bile duct ligation (BDL). To elucidate the mechanism of the BDL-induced increase, we analyzed the effect of BDL on intestinal flora in wild type and inducible nitric oxide...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Hong JY,F Sato E,Nishikawa T,Hiramoto K,Inoue M

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nephrotoxicity is defined as renal dysfunction that arises as result of exposure to external agents such as drugs and environmental chemicals. The present work was undertaken to carry out the phytochemical study and nephroprotective activity of methanolic extract of Casuarina equisetifolia leaves in gentamicin-induced...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： El-Tantawy WH,Mohamed SA,Abd Al Haleem EN

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We previously reported that type 2 diabetes risk, early impaired glucose tolerance and insulin resistance can be predicted by measuring the fasting levels of certain biomarkers. Here we validated these findings in randomly recruited healthy volunteers (n = 101) based on biomarker expression as well as various non-inva...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Umeno A,Fukui T,Hashimoto Y,Kataoka M,Hagihara Y,Nagai H,Horie M,Shichiri M,Yoshino K,Yoshida Y

更新日期：2018-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mammals have the biological clocks with approximately 24 h-rhythm. Energy metabolism including glucose metabolism is regulated by the biological clocks. Glucose metabolism is affected by not only meal volume and its energy but also meal timing. We have reported that cacao liquor procyanidin-rich extract (CLPr) amelior...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Hironao KY,Ashida H,Yamashita Y

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs), including functional dyspepsia (FD), are common chronic disorders even in the younger population. Physical activity is advocated for patients with FGIDs, although the evidence is insufficient. We investigated the association between the intensity of regular exercise and g...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Matsuzaki J,Suzuki H,Masaoka T,Tanaka K,Mori H,Kanai T

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Proton pump inhibitors are the first-line treatment for reflux esophagitis. Because severe reflux esophagitis has very low prevalence in Japan, little is known about the effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors in these patients. This prospective multicenter study assessed the effectiveness of proton pump inhibitors fo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Mizuno H,Matsuhashi N,Sakaguchi M,Inoue S,Nakada K,Higuchi K,Haruma K,Joh T

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:THE STUDY EVALUATED AND COMPARED THE DIFFERENCES OF GLUCOSE RESPONSES, INCREMENTAL AREA UNDER CURVE (IAUC), GLYCEMIC INDEX (GI) AND THE CLASSIFICATION OF GI VALUES BETWEEN MEASURED BY BIOCHEMICAL ANALYZER (FUJI AUTOMATIC BIOCHEMISTRY ANALYZER (FAA)) AND THREE GLUCOSE METERS: Accue Chek Advantage (AGM), BREEZE 2 (BGM),...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Lin MH,Wu MC,Lin J

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Consumption of olives (Olea europaea L.) is associated with a low incidence of inflammation-related diseases. Olive fruit is rich in bioactive pentacyclic triterpenoids, mainly maslinic acid. This study, a randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial, examined the effects of an orally administered maslinic a...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Fukumitsu S,Villareal MO,Aida K,Hino A,Hori N,Isoda H,Naito Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteosarcoma is a primary bone aggressive cancer, affecting adolescents worldwide. Quercetin (a natural polyphenolic compound) is a polyphenolic flavonoid compound found in a variety of plants. It has been demonstrated to exert cytostatic activity against a variety of human cancer, including the human osteosarcoma. Ho...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Wu B,Zeng W,Ouyang W,Xu Q,Chen J,Wang B,Zhang X

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is accepted that pulmonary exposure of rodents to porcine pancreatic elastase (ELT) induces lesions that morphologically resemble human emphysema. Nonetheless, extensive analysis of this model has rarely been conducted. The present study was designed to extensively examine the effects of ELT on lung inflammation, c...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Inoue K,Koike E,Yanagisawa R,Takano H

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A Using streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats, we examined the effects of zinc supplementation and insulin treatment on the metabolic availability of vitamin A. All diabetic animals exhibited an elevated plasma glucose (>18 mmol/liter) level within 48 h of intravenous streptozotocin injection. The untreated diabetic ra...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Tuitoek P,Lakey J,Rajotte R,Ziari S,Tsin A,Basu T

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study investigated the effects of a drink supplement containing Momordica charantia extract from bitter melon on physical fitness and levels of stress hormones during a four-week exercise training program in a hot environment. Ten male tennis players were orally administrated in a four-week (100 ml, 6 times a day...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Yook JS,Kwak JJ,Jeong WM,Song YH,Hijioka Y,Honda Y,Kim SE,Ha MS

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Citrus bioflavonoids may offer some protection against the early stage of diabetes mellitus and the development of complications. We investigated the effect of hesperidin on blood glucose levels, hepatic glucose-regulating enzyme activities, serum insulin and adiponectin levels, serum and hepatic lipid levels, and par...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Akiyama S,Katsumata S,Suzuki K,Ishimi Y,Wu J,Uehara M

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Nitidine chloride (NC), a natural, bioactive, phytochemical alkaloid derived from the roots of Zanthoxylum nitidum, has been reported to exhibit anti-tumor activity against various types of cancer. However, the potential therapeutic role of NC in human cervical cancer has not yet been studied. We are the first to repo...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Kwon HJ,Kim LH,Ahn CH,Yang IH,Hong KO,Doo Hong S,Shin JA,Cho SD

更新日期：2019-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although a large body of literature reported that high intake of vitamin E played a possible role in reducing risk of cardiometabolic diseases, conflicting results were also found in some observational studies due to confounding factors. Hence, we used a Mendelian randomization study as an alternative way to examine t...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Fan C,Huang T,Kong X,Zhang X,Zou Z,Xiao J

更新日期：2019-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was conducted to assess the association between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D], estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and urine microalbumin/creatinine ratio (uACR) in Korean adults. Data on 4,948 adults aged ≥20 years from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey V-3 (2012) w...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Kim SG,Kim GS,Lee JH,Moon AE,Yoon H

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) is produced from intestinal mucosa and is essential in preventing infection. We analyzed the influence of moderate exercise on intestinal sIgA production and antioxidative function under different carbohydrate nutritional conditions. Thirty-six mice were fed an experimental diet for 1...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Shibuya T,Kaburagi T,Nagai R,Oshiro S

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although atopic dermatitis is known to be closely associated with food antigens, the actual changes in the gastrointestinal tract have not been clarified. The aim of this study was to investigate the macroscopic and histological features of the large intestine in patients with atopic dermatitis. We studied 15 outpatie...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Arisawa T,Arisawa S,Yokoi T,Kuroda M,Hirata I,Nakano H

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Symptomatic differences and the impact of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) have not been clarified in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The purpose of this study is to assess the differences of GERD symptoms among asthma, COPD, and disease control patients, and determine the ...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Shimizu Y,Dobashi K,Kusano M,Mori M

更新日期：2012-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of soy isoflavones, genistein and daidzein, on the hepatic gene expression profile and indices for lipid metabolism were compared in rats. In the first experiment (Expt. 1), animals were fed diets containing 2 g/kg of either genistein or daidzein, or a control diet free of isoflavone for 14 days. In the second...

journal_title：Journal of clinical biochemistry and nutrition

authors： Takahashi Y,Odbayar TO,Ide T

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00