Abstract:
:A method is described for the determination of low plasma levels of adenosine-5'-diphosphate (ADP) using a Dupont Biometer to measure luminescence produced by the luciferin-luciferase reaction. Endogenous ATP is removed by incubation with luciferase. The remaining ADP is then quantitated, following its conversion to ATP, after incubation with creatine phosphate and creatine kinase. The mean coefficient of variation for 0.02 and 2.2 micromol/liter ADP standards were 2.1 and 1.8% respectively. The method has been applied to human and rabbit plasma. Human plasma ADP concentrations were found to be 0.13 +/- 0.025 (10) micromol/liter and rabbit plasma concentration were 0.07 +/- 0.05 (5) micromol/liter. Several other possible applications of the method are discussed.
journal_name
Clin Biochemjournal_title
Clinical biochemistryauthors
Jabs CM,Ferrell WJ,Robb HJdoi
10.1016/s0009-9120(78)80027-7subject
Has Abstractpub_date
1978-10-01 00:00:00pages
190-3issue
5eissn
0009-9120issn
1873-2933pii
S0009-9120(78)80027-7journal_volume
11pub_type
杂志文章abstract::1. A CK(BB) fraction was observed in sera of a patient with prostatic carcinoma. The fraction accounted for 59% of the total enzyme activity. A metastatic tumor of a prostatic carcinoma was observed to contain solely the CK(BB) isozyme. An embryonal testicular carcinoma was observed to have a higher percentage of the ...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(78)90641-0
更新日期:1978-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::Kallikreins are serine proteases with diverse physiologic functions. They are represented by multigene families in many animal species, especially in rat and mouse. Recently, the human kallikrein gene family has been fully characterized and includes 15 members, tandemly localized on chromosome 19q13.4. A new definitio...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(03)00055-9
更新日期:2003-09-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVE:Prior to initial distribution of Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) proficiency testing (PT) materials, we evaluated G6PD enzyme stability in dried blood spots (DBS) under various temperature and humidity environments to develop storage and usage guidelines for our new materials. DESIGN & METHODS:We pr...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.05.003
更新日期:2017-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Elevated advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) are implicated in diabetic complications. Methylglyoxal-derived hydroimidazolone (MG-H) is one of the most abundant AGEs in vivo. Our objective was to develop a time-saving, specific method to measure free MG-H in plasma and determine its levels in complication-...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.12.016
更新日期:2009-05-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:High-resolution melting analysis has been validated for screening several genes of clinical significance. We evaluated whether it would be useful for detecting mutations in the LDL receptor gene (LDLR). DESIGN AND METHODS:We analysed 60 samples heterozygous for different LDLR sequence variants, and compared...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2008.11.015
更新日期:2009-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::A spectrophotometric study was carried out for three proteins assays when modification of their serum procedures using bromcresol green, bromcresol purple and biuret reagents were applied to the determinations of total proteins and albumin in cerebrospinal fluids. A novel concentration device wherein the sample itself...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0009-9120(81)90165-x
更新日期:1981-02-01 00:00:00
abstract::We compared results of urine drug analysis with clinical data and history to test the usefulness of peripartum drug screening and to establish guidelines for optimal testing. Urine from 28 mothers and 52 babies was analysed. Drugs not suspected by history were found in 10 mothers and six babies. Results assisted in th...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(88)80113-9
更新日期:1988-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::1. A procedure for the assay of triglycerides on the ABA-50 is described. 2. The Boehringer Mannheim Triglyceride (Fully Enzymatic method) reagent kit has been evaluated with this method and was found to be satisfactory. ...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(77)93190-3
更新日期:1977-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To explore the impact of response to interferon and ribavirin antiviral therapy on human growth hormone (hGH) levels in Egyptian chronic hepatitis C genotype-4 infected patients. DESIGN AND METHODS:We studied eighty Egyptian HCV infected patients visiting outpatient clinics of Tropical Medicine and Hepatolo...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.08.1145
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2006.10.029
更新日期:2007-04-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To determine salivary cortisol reference intervals in a healthy adult population, at 6 different time points during a 24-hour (h) period. METHODS:In a prospective study, salivary cortisol concentrations were measured upon waking, one-hour post-waking and at specific times of the day: at 12 h00, 16 h00, 20 h...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2018.02.012
更新日期:2018-04-01 00:00:00
abstract::The purpose of this report is to evaluate whether a new, simple, non-invasive method for chymotrypsin measurement in stools is useful for the diagnosis of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency in cystic fibrosis (CF). A hundred children aged from 2 months to 12 years were tested: 50 children had been admitted for chronic ...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(85)80046-1
更新日期:1985-08-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Bisalbuminemia is a genetic condition in which an albumin variant is found in serum in addition to normal albumin. METHODS AND MATERIALS:Serum protein electrophoresis using the Sebia HYDRASYS electrophoresis system was performed on an 84 year old male. RESULTS:Serum protein electrophoresis showed a singl...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.10.005
更新日期:2012-01-01 00:00:00
abstract::Three commercially available assays (an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay ELISA, an immunoradiometric assay, IRMA, and a nephelometric assay) for the determination of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] were compared with respect to the dependency of these assays on the various apolipoprotein(a) [apo(a)] isoforms. Although there w...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/0009-9120(94)00052-w
更新日期:1994-12-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:While investigating estrogen response element (ERE) binding properties of human estrogen receptor-α (hERα) in breast cancer cytosols, other ERE-binding proteins (ERE-BP) were observed. DESIGN AND METHODS:Recognition properties of ERE-BP were evaluated by electrophoretic mobility shift assays (EMSA) with ERE...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2013.07.005
更新日期:2013-11-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Pregnancy Associated Plasma Protein A (PAPP-A)-derived N- and C-terminal fragments of IGF-binding protein-4 (NT- and CT-IGFBP-4) released from vulnerable atherosclerotic plaques are proposed to be used for cardiovascular risk assessment. DESIGN AND METHODS:NT- and CT-IGFBP-4 were measured by novel immunoass...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.12.030
更新日期:2012-05-01 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
abstract:OBJECTIVES:To investigate the predictive value of cystatin C among patients diagnosed with non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (nSTE-ACS). DESIGN AND METHODS:Admission serum samples from 245 nSTE-ACS patients were measured with a novel cystatin C immunoassay based on a dry-reagent, double monoclonal design. Creat...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.02.012
更新日期:2012-05-01 00:00:00
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journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.10.001
更新日期:2018-02-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:In standard pre-analytical conditions, an isolation step is required for circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) analysis. The need for this step remains unclear with the development of ultrasensitive detection technologies such as digital PCR (dPCR). The aim of our study was to evaluate the ctDNA detection by dPCR pl...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.06.005
更新日期:2017-11-01 00:00:00
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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
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journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.07.100
更新日期:2012-11-01 00:00:00
abstract::An early diagnosis is crucial for effective triage and management of patients with suspected acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Although troponin testing is the cornerstone of diagnosis, the sensitivity of this biomarker is still suboptimal at patient admission. The heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) is an...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.10.016
更新日期:2013-01-01 00:00:00
abstract:BACKGROUND:Plasma concentrations of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) have been shown to increase with age due to pituitary secretion. We previously recommended that an hCG cutoff of 14.0IU/L be used for women ≥55years of age. However, it remains unknown whether concentrations >14.0IU/L can be expected in women with a...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2016.11.017
更新日期:2017-03-01 00:00:00
abstract:UNLABELLED:The study of factors potentially associated with sleep bruxism (SB) may contribute to a better understanding of its nature and etiology. OBJECTIVES:In this way, this cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate the association between SB and salivary cortisol levels, heart rate, and other parafunctional habits. ...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.03.013
更新日期:2012-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:The aim of the present study was to establish the range of chitotriosidase (CT) activity in normal individuals, patients with Gaucher disease (GD) and Niemann-Pick disease (NPD), types A or B. The kinetics of CT in these three groups was also investigated. DESIGN AND METHODS:CT activity, as well as Km, Vmax...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2004.06.008
更新日期:2004-10-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:There has been growing interest in the use of serum B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) and the N-terminal segment of its pro-hormone (NT-proBNP) as biomarkers for cardiac disease. The aim of this review is to summarize the current state of knowledge regarding BNP and NT-proBNP measurement in the pediatric popu...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2005.12.004
更新日期:2006-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:INTRODUCTION:Vitamin B12 deficiency is mostly caused by insufficient gastro-intestinal absorption and in rare conditions by Transcobalamin (TC) deficiency. Unsaturated Transcobalamin (apoTC) can be measured by a binding assay using radiolabeled cobalamin. The Active B12 test analyzes saturated Transcobalamin (holoTC) a...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章
doi:10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2017.08.009
更新日期:2017-12-01 00:00:00
abstract::To ensure effective antimicrobial or tumouricidal function, phagocytic cells must maintain their cytoplasmic pH (pHi) at a level conductive to optimal intracellular enzyme activity. The mechanisms by which neutrophils and macrophages regulate their cytoplasmic pH include bicarbonate-independent ion transport systems, ...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 杂志文章,评审
doi:10.1016/0009-9120(91)80014-t
更新日期:1991-06-01 00:00:00
abstract:OBJECTIVES:Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among Egyptian women. The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of both telomerase and TPS estimation in assessment of breast cancer. METHODS:The study included 40 patients with breast cancer, and 20 patients with benign breast diseases. Telomerase activity in...
journal_title:Clinical biochemistry
pub_type: 临床试验,杂志文章
doi:10.1016/s0009-9120(01)00253-3
更新日期:2001-09-01 00:00:00