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Protective Effect of Infliximab, a Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alfa Inhibitor, on Bleomycin-Induced Lung Fibrosis in Rats
(Springer/Plenum Publishers, 2016)
We aimed to investigate the preventive effect of Infliximab (IFX), a tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-alpha inhibitor, on bleomycin (BLC)-induced lung fibrosis in rats. Rats were assigned into four groups as follows: I-BLC ...
The effects of melatonin on liver functions in arsenic-induced liver damage
(Turkish Surgical Assoc, 2016)
Objective: Arsenic exposure is increasing in communities due to environmental pollution and industrial development. Arsenic is toxic to organ systems because it causes oxidative stress, enzymatic inhibition, and damage to ...
Relationship among MIF, MCP-1, viral loads, and HBs Ag levels in chronic hepatitis B patients
(Tubitak Scientific & Technical Research Council Turkey, 2015)
Background/aim: To determine whether macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and monocyte chemoattractant protein-1 (MCP-1) levels in patients with hepatitis B (HB) are different than in normal individuals and whether ...
Reduced serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor in patients with first onset vitiligo
(Dove Medical Press Ltd, 2014)
Purpose: Vitiligo is an acquired pigmentary skin disease that can cause serious cosmetic problems. There have been numerous and well established studies that have demonstrated the comorbidity of various psychiatric disorders ...
Effect of CPAP on New Endothelial Dysfunction Marker, Endocan, in People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea
(Sage Publications Inc, 2016)
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality. Endocan is a surrogate endothelial dysfunction marker that may be associated with CV risk factors. In this study, we ...
Asymmetric dimethylarginine contributes to airway nitric oxide deficiency in patients with COPD
(Wiley, 2017)
IntroductionAsymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) and nitric oxide (NO) show their mechanism of action reciprocally, the balance between these molecules contributes to the tight regulation of airways tone and function. ...
Evaluation of Paraoxonase and Arylesterase activities in patients with irritable bowel syndrome
(Pakistan Medical Assoc, 2014)
The aims of the present study were to evaluate oxidative status, by investigating the serum Paraoxonase/Arylesterase (PON/ARE) activities along with conjugated dienes in patients with IBS and controls and to confirm the ...
Evaluation of endocan and endoglin levels in chronic kidney disease due to diabetes mellitus
(Termedia Publishing House Ltd, 2019)
Introduction: Endocan and endoglin have been shown to play a role in angiogenesis. Aberrant excessive angiogenesis is a main factor in the development of diabetic nephropathy. In this study we evaluated endocan and endoglin ...
Neutrophil/lymphocyte ratio in obese adolescents
(Kare Publ, 2015)
OBJECTIVE: Obesity is a growing health problem in most of the developed countries. It is associated with many chronic diseases, affecting particularly endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Inflammation plays a key role in ...
Serum neurokinin B levels in newly diagnosed nondipper hypertensive patients
(Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2015)
Objective Cardiovascular diseases are more common in patients with nondipper hypertension (NDHT) compared with those with dipper hypertension (DHT). The aim of this study is to evaluate the serum neurokinin B levels in DHT ...