In vitro induction of de novo thyroid hormone synthesis in Muscovy ducks (Carirana moschata), common ducks (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus), and mule ducks by ovine thyroid-stimulating hormone [PDF]
Thyroid hormones regulate a wide range of physiological functions and are synthesized in response to thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). The present study aimed to examine the regulatory influence of heterologous TSH on thyroid activity ...
Hung Chuang +4 more
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Comparative Analysis of Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Radioimmunoassay in Determining Plasma Aldosterone Concentration and Plasma Renin Activity for Primary Aldosteronism Screening [PDF]
Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) accurately measures plasma aldosterone concentration (PAC), but its correlation with radioimmunoassay (RIA), equivalent RIA levels, and optimal cutoff for PAC and aldosterone-to-renin ratio (ARR ...
So Yoon Kwon +3 more
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Aldosterone Immunoassay-Specific Cutoff Value for Seated Saline Suppression Test for Diagnosing Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]
A seated saline loading test (SLT) using liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) is one of the most accepted confirmatory tests of primary aldosteronism.
So Yoon Kwon +6 more
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Methylprednisolone versus dexamethasone in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials [PDF]
Background The aim of this systematic review was to compare the efficacy of methylprednisolone and dexamethasone in severe COVID-19 hospitalized patients.
Jinlv Qin, Guizuo Wang, Dong Han
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Serum Vitamin D and Uric Acid Levels in Glaucoma Patients: A Comprehensive Investigation [PDF]
Objective: Glaucoma is an eye condition characterized by optic nerve damage due to inflammation and oxidative stress, often associated with increased intraocular pressure (IOP). Vitamin D, a fat-soluble vitamin with anti-inflammatory properties, and uric
Pawan Kumar, Isha Malik, Sumit Sachdeva
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Comparison of three progesterone quantification methods using blood samples drawn from bitches during the periovulatory phase [PDF]
Background and Aim: Measuring blood progesterone (P4) concentration has become an essential diagnostic tool in small animal reproductive medicine. Methods enabling precise and rapid on-site measurements are in high demand, especially for the optimization
Hassan A. Hussein +3 more
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Abstract Principles of radioimmunoassay are discussed. Methods are outlined for preparing radiolabeled antigenic compounds and characterizing antibodies. The various techniques for separating bound and free antigen are also reviewed. Commercial suppliers of various components needed for radioimmunoassay are listed.
D S, Skelley, L P, Brown, P K, Besch
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The Enigmatic N-Terminal Domain of Proglucagon; A Historical Perspective
Enteroglucagon refers to the predominant peptide with glucagon-like immunoreactivity (GLI) that is released by the intestine into the circulation in response to nutrients.
J. Michael Conlon
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Determination of renin plasma levels is useful in the diagnosis of hypertension and in the therapeutic follow-up of hypertensive patients. Plasmatic concentration of renin decreases in patients with hypertension due to a primary hyperaldosteronism ...
Jana Uhrová +3 more
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Triiodothyronine Radioimmunoassay [PDF]
Highly specific antisera to triiodothyronine (T(3)) were prepared by immunization of rabbits with T(3)-bovine serum albumin conjugates. Antisera with T(3) binding capacity of up to 600 ng/ml were obtained. The ability of various thyronine derivatives to inhibit the binding of T(3-) (125)I to anti-T(3) serum was found to vary considerably. l-T(3), d-T(3)
J, Lieblich, R D, Utiger
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