Induction and characterization of metallothionein in different organs of Ostrea edulis L.

abstract：:The control of metallothionein (MT) synthesis was investigated in freshly prepared rat hepatocytes in experiments of short-term duration. Viability and metabolic function were maintained in incubations of 6-h duration. MT synthesis was measurable in hepatocytes from fed rats at Zn concentrations down to 1 microM. Zn a...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Coyle P,Philcox JC,Rofe AM

更新日期：1993-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study was carried out to determine the effects of different sources of selenium (Se; sodium selenite [Na2SeO3] or selenomethionine [Se-Met]) supplementation on egg production, egg quality, levels of malondialdehyde (MDA), and Se in serum and egg yolk in heat-stressed Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japon...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Sahin N,Onderci M,Sahin K,Kucuk O

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the name, rare earth elements are relatively abundant in soil. Therefore, these elements might interact with biosphere during the history of life. In this study, we have examined the effect of rare earth ions on the growth of bacteria, fungi and soil nematode. All rare earth ions, except radioactive promethium...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Wakabayashi T,Ymamoto A,Kazaana A,Nakano Y,Nojiri Y,Kashiwazaki M

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In the present study, spectroscopic determinations of copper ions using chimeric metal-binding green fluorescent protein (His6GFP) as an active indicator have been explored. Supplementation of copper ions to the GFP solution led to a remarkable decrease of fluorescent intensity corresponding to metal concentrations. F...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Isarankura-Na-Ayudhya C,Tantimongcolwat T,Galla HJ,Prachayasittikul V

更新日期：2010-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a common microvascular disorder which occurs in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients due to chronic hyperglycemia. Previous studies reported that serum zinc (Zn) and vitamin A levels were associated with certain diabetic microvascular complications. However, the relationship between Zn...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Rostamkhani H,Mellati AA,Tabaei BS,Alavi M,Mousavi SN

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Gaucher disease (GD) is most frequent disorder of glycolipid storage. The glucosylceramide accumulation might lead to oxidative stress and changes in lipid profile. Regarding the main role of trace elements in hematopoiesis and oxidative stress, this study was aimed to evaluate the zinc and copper levels, three oxidat...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Mozafari H,Khatami S,Kiani A,Rahimi Z,Vaisi-Raygani A,Afsharnaderi A,Alaei MR

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A microcomputer-controlled irradiation and measurement system and a microprocessor-controlled sample changer have been installed at the SLOWPOKE-2 Facility at the Royal Military College of Canada (RMC). These systems can provide the gamut of instrumental neutron activation analysis (INAA) techniques for the analyst. C...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Edward JB,Beeley PA,Bennett LG,Poland JS

更新日期：1990-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effects of Spirulina maxima supplementation on calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc status were studied in a double-blind placebo-controlled trial of 50 obese subjects with treated hypertension, each randomized to receive 2 g of spirulina or a placebo daily for 3 months. At baseline and after treatment, the calcium,...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Suliburska J,Szulińska M,Tinkov AA,Bogdański P

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the effect of dietary selenium (Se) deficiency on male reproductive function in chicken. A total of 180 Hy-line laying cocks (1 day old; Weiwei) were randomly divided into 2 groups (n = 90) of Se-deficient chickens and control chickens. The control group was fed a basic diet (containing 0.15 mg of ...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Huang Y,Li W,Xu D,Li B,Tian Y,Zan L

更新日期：2016-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Glutathione peroxidase (GPx) is the prototypical eukaryotic selenoprotein, with the rare amino acid selenocysteine (Sec) at the enzyme active site, encoded by the UGA codon in RNA. A DNA virus, Molluscum contagiosum, has now been shown to encode a functional selenium-dependent GPx enzyme. Using modifications of conven...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Zhang W,Ramanathan CS,Nadimpalli RG,Bhat AA,Cox AG,Taylor EW

更新日期：1999-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Human serum butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) has been converted into a stable but less active desensitized form when heated at 45 degrees C for 24 h. The desensitized BChE follows Michaelis-Menten kinetics, whereas native enzyme exhibits slightly negative cooperativity with respect to butyrylthiocholine binding. In this s...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Cengiz D,Cokugras AN,Tezcan EF

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) may have lower serum selenium levels than healthy controls, which may be associated with preterm birth. We explored the association of serum selenium levels in early pregnancy with the risk of GDM and preterm birth among Chinese women. We included 398 women with a singlet...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Liu PJ,Yao A,Ma L,Chen XY,Yu SL,Liu Y,Hou YX

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fracture. Oxidative stress may play a major role in the development of osteoporosis in part by inhibiting osteoblastic differentiation of bone marrow stromal cells (MSCs). Some evidence suggested that antioxidant selenium could prevent osteoporosis, but...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Liu H,Bian W,Liu S,Huang K

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oxidative stress plays a crucial role in the pathogenesis of multiple sclerosis (MS). Previous studies have shown that oxidative stress is one of the main underlying mechanisms of arsenic-induced cellular damage. The aim of this study was to assess the serum levels of arsenic and its relationship with lipid peroxidati...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Yousefi B,Ahmadi Y,Ghorbanihaghjo A,Faghfoori Z,irannejad VS

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A radioecological survey in Antarctica shows that the 239 + 240Pu, 238Pu, 241Am, 90Sr, and 137Cs activities were detectable in nearly all the samples. The activity level of 239 + 240Pu, 241Am, and 137Cs in antarctic sediments was about 5-20 times lower than in the northern Adriatic Sea sediments, but the 238Pu activit...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Jia G,Triulzi C,Nonnis Marzano F,Belli M,Sansone U,Vaghi M

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A dietary requirement is defined as the lowest continuing intake of a nutrient that for a specified indicator of adequacy, will maintain a defined level of nutriture in an individual. An essential dietary component is one that the body cannot synthesize in sufficient quantities to maintain health. Recommended dietary ...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Sutherland B,Strong P,King JC

更新日期：1998-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since waterborne minerals appear in ionic form and are readily absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract, drinking water could be a crucial source of mineral intake. However, no comprehensive research has yet determined how trace elements in drinking water relate to body composition. We aimed to assess the relationship b...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Cetin I,Nalbantcilar MT,Tosun K,Nazik A

更新日期：2017-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although lead is known to induce arterial hypertension and vascular damage, it is not clear if after cessation of lead treatment, the increase of blood pressure is sustained and the vascular function is different from untreated rats. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the systolic blood pressure during and following lead...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Broseghini-Filho GB,Almenara CC,Vassallo DV,Padilha AS

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sea cucumbers are a potential source of natural organic vanadium that may improve insulin resistance. In this work, vanadium was accumulated rapidly in blood, body wall, and intestine by sea cucumber Apostichopus japonicus. Furthermore, water-soluble vanadium-containing proteins, the main form of the organic vanadium,...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Liu Y,Zhou Q,Zhao Y,Wang Y,Wang Y,Wang J,Xu J,Xue C

更新日期：2016-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The effect of parenteral zinc on tissue metallothionein (MT) was studied in normal and streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. The accumulation of Zn-MT in liver and pancreas of normal and diabetic rats following the administration (ip) of various amounts of zinc was not different. Renal Zn-MT was higher in the diabetic...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Lin LY,McCormick CC

更新日期：1986-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The relationship between Ni-induced hepatic lipid peroxidation (LPO) and the concentrations of Ni and trace elements was investigated in male ICR mice. The protective effects of antioxidants were also examined. Hepatic LPO and the concentrations of Ni, Fe, Cu, and Zn in the liver were enhanced after an ip injection of...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Chen CY,Huang YL,Lin TH

更新日期：1998-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It has become evident over the last two decades that there is an intimate relationship between the trace elements and cancer. Some trace elements have been shown to be carcinogens, others appear to provide protection against cancer. Profound changes in trace element concentrations and distribution occur in patients wi...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Pories WJ,van Rij AM,Mansour EG,Flynn A

更新日期：1979-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A series of experiments was conducted to study the effects of dietary and injected lead (as Pb acetate-3H2O) and of dietary Cd, Hg, and Se on fatty acid composition of serum lipids of chicks as measured by gas-liquid chromatography. The effect of dietary Pb on fatty acid composition of erythrocyte membranes was measur...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Donaldson WE

更新日期：1985-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study evaluated the microbial diversity of rooftop tank-stored drinking water consumed by Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) using silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) and acetic acid (AC) and their mixture. Japanese quails (2 weeks old) of two different plumage colors, white and brown, were divided into four gr...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： ELSaidy N,Kirella A,El-Kassas S,Dawood MAO,Abouelenien F

更新日期：2020-10-08 00:00:00

abstract：:Magnesium (Mg) concentrations in diets have been associated with performance and eggshell quality of laying hens, but the results have been inconclusive. In this experiment, the effects of increasing concentrations of dietary Mg on productive performance and eggshell quality of aged laying hens were evaluated. A total...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Kim CH,Paik IK,Kil DY

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The trace minerals zinc, copper, iron, and selenium are essential micronutrients, and because of their antioxidant activity, they are hypothesized to improve cardiovascular health. However, their associations with different risk levels for cardiovascular diseases are less clear. Data from the National Health and Nutri...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Ma X,Jiang S,Yan S,Li M,Wang C,Pan Y,Sun C,Jin L,Yao Y,Li B

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Plasma molybdenum concentrations were determined in children, ages two to 12 yr, with and without phenylketonuria (PKU). Mean plasma molybdenum concentrations did not differ significantly between the children with PKU (1.33 +/- 0.5 microgram/L) and without PKU (1.75 +/- 0.8 microgram/L). Plasma molybdenum concentratio...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Gropper SS,Yannicelli S

更新日期：1993-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Selenoproteins and selenium (Se) play important roles in the immune system. Selenoprotein expression in the immune system of mammals is sensitive to dietary Se levels; however, little is known about the expression of selenoproteins and their immune functions in the chicken thymus. We assessed selenoprotein gene expres...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Khoso PA,Yang Z,Liu C,Li S

更新日期：2015-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, paraoxonase 1 (PON1; EC 3.1.8.1) was purified from bull semen, and some characteristics of the enzyme were investigated. In vitro inhibition effect of some heavy metals, including Cu(2+), Mn(2+), Cd(2+), Zn(2+), Ni(2+), and Pb(2+), on the activity of the purified enzyme was also investigated. The purifi...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Dedeoğlu N,Arslan M,Erzengin M

更新日期：2014-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A study was conducted to determine the effect of dietary selenium (Se) concentration and source for broiler chickens on performance, nutrient digestibility, plasma Se, glutathione peroxidase (GPx) activity, and thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS). A total of 700 1-day-old broiler chicks were assigned to 7 ...

journal_title：Biological trace element research

authors： Lee J,Hosseindoust A,Kim M,Kim K,Choi Y,Lee S,Lee S,Cho H,Kang WS,Chae B

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00