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Ezrin: a regulator of actin microfilaments in cell junctions of the rat testis

Asian Journal of Andrology, 2015
Ezrin, radixin, moesin and merlin (ERM) proteins are highly homologous actin-binding proteins that share extensive sequence similarity with each other.
N Ece Gungor-Ordueri, Ciler Celik-Ozenci, C Yan Cheng   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

GAD65 Antibody ELISA With Extended Reportable Range: Validation and Guidance for Neurological Practice

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective To (1) validate GAD65‐ELISA detection and quantification for type 1 diabetes mellitus and autoimmune neurological diagnoses, (2) correlate ELISA results (reference range < 5 IU/mL) with established radioimmunoprecipitation assay (RIA; ≤ 0.02 nmol/L), and (3) define ELISA clinical utility and pitfalls.
Andrew McKeon, Dana Olofson, Diana Anissian, Divyanshu Dubey, Eoin P. Flanagan, Max C. Herman, Sarosh R. Irani, Daniel H. Lachance, Maria A. Willrich, Sean Pittock, John R. Mills, Anastasia Zekeridou   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of sperm sexing technique using BSA column medium in Garut rams: Enhancing sperm quality, kinematics, and fertility performance for improved breeding efficiency

Open Veterinary Journal
Background: Sperm sexing techniques face challenges such as damage to sperm, lower fertility rates, high costs, and technical limitations, which hinder their widespread application.
Athhar Manabi Diansyah, Aeni Nurlatifah, Crista Damaris, Rahmat Rahmat, Takdir Saili, Muhammad Fajar Amrullah, Andi Muhammad Alfian, Ahmad Alfaruqi Syahrandi Adam, Ekayanti Mulyawati Kaiin, Erni Damaynti   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regulation of immune responses by the neonatal Fc receptor and its therapeutic implications

Frontiers in Immunology, 2015
As a single receptor, the neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) is critically involved in regulating albumin and IgG serum concentrations by protecting these two ligands from degradation.
Timo eRath, Timo eRath, Kristi eBaker, Michal ePyzik, Richard S. Blumberg   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Plasma EV Proteomics Identifies ECM Remodeling and Inflammatory Proteins LUM and C7 as Candidate Biomarkers in FSHD

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) is one of the most debilitating and common muscular dystrophies. Despite its severity, no approved therapy exists for FSHD patients. However, several therapeutic candidates are currently under development, and some have recently entered clinical trials, marking the need for reliable ...
Mustafa Bilal Bayazit, Chiranth K. Nagaraj, Jackson S. Newell, Kim Truc Nguyen, Xilal Y. Rima, Jacob Doon‐Ralls, Eduardo Reátegui, Jeffrey M. Statland, Rabi Tawil, Kevin M. Flanigan, Scott Q. Harper, Nizar Y. Saad   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Combining Three Peripheral Blood Biomarkers to Stratify Rheumatoid Arthritis–Associated Interstitial Lung Disease Risk

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The purpose was to evaluate a biomarker score consisting of MUC5B rs35705950 promoter variant, plasma matrix metalloproteinase‐7 (MMP‐7), and serum anti–malondialdehyde‐acetaldehyde (anti‐MAA) antibody for rheumatoid arthritis (RA)–associated interstitial lung disease (ILD) risk stratification.
Kelsey Coziahr, Austin M. Wheeler, Brent A. Luedders, Michael Duryee, Halie Frideres, Katherine D. Wysham, Grant W. Cannon, Gary Kunkel, Dana P. Ascherman, Paul A. Monach, Gail S. Kerr, Andreas M. Reimold, Scott M. Matson, Joshua F. Baker, Geoffrey M. Thiele, Ted R. Mikuls, Bryant R. England   +16 more
wiley   +1 more source

Albumin conjugated with WQPDTAHHWATL and GRFLTGGTGRLLRIS peptide improves targeted docetaxel delivery for prostate cancer: an in-silico approach

Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Background and purpose: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. Anti-prostate cancer drugs such as docetaxel, doxorubicin, and cabazitaxel have drawbacks resulting from their low solubility, non-targeted transfer, and many side ...
Karim Mahnam, Zeinab Karami, Yaser Salehi Najafabadi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Rheumatologic Manifestations of Patients With Type B Insulin Resistance

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective The objectives of this study were to identify laboratory and clinical features associated with type B insulin resistance (TBIR), a rare condition caused by autoantibodies that inhibit the insulin receptor, most frequently occurring in the setting of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and to increase awareness of this rare, life‐threatening ...
S. Amara Ogbonnaya, Sandra G. Williams, Raphael A. Kirou, Marissa Lightbourne, Rebecca J. Brown   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Association of Troponin, C-Reactive protein, Albumin and C-Reactive protein/Albumin Ratios with Mortality in Intensive Care Unit Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia

Acta Medica Alanya
Aim: Parameters used to determine prognosis in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) patients often have limited clinical value. This study aims to examine the efficacy of CRP, albumin, CRP/albumin ratio and troponin elevation in predicting 30-day mortality
Halil İbrahim Doru, Furkan Akpınar, Şenol Arslan, Nazım Onur Can   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Clinical Significance of Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring for Mycophenolate in Patients With Extrarenal Systemic Lupus Erythematosus—A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Clinical response to mycophenolic acid (MPA) is highly heterogeneous; thus, therapeutic drug level monitoring (TDM) may help improve treatment efficacy. This systematic review and meta‐analysis examined therapeutic ranges for MPA levels associated with better outcomes and safety in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE ...
Zahraa Qamhieh, Dalia Sriwi, Callie Saric, Tripti Singh, Christie M. Bartels, Shivani Garg   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source