<i>In vitro</i> induction of <i>de novo</i> thyroid hormone synthesis in Muscovy ducks (<i>Carirana moschata</i>), common ducks (<i>Anas platyrhynchos domesticus</i>), and mule ducks by ovine thyroid-stimulating hormone. [PDF]
J Poult SciThyroid 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 ...
Chuang H +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]
Endocrinol Metab (Seoul)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 ...
Kwon SY, Kim KJ, Lee SY, Kim JH.
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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]
Syst RevBackground The aim of this systematic review was to compare the efficacy of methylprednisolone and dexamethasone in severe COVID-19 hospitalized patients.
Qin J, Wang G, Han D.
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Aldosterone Immunoassay-Specific Cutoff Value for Seated Saline Suppression Test for Diagnosing Primary Aldosteronism [PDF]
Endocrinology and Metabolism, 2022 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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Comparison of three progesterone quantification methods using blood samples drawn from bitches during the periovulatory phase [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2022 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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Serum Vitamin D and Uric Acid Levels in Glaucoma Patients: A Comprehensive Investigation [PDF]
Indian Journal of Medical Biochemistry, 2023 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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The Enigmatic N-Terminal Domain of Proglucagon; A Historical Perspective
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2021 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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Prague Medical Report, 2021 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 ...
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Clinical Chemistry, 1973 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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Current Advances in Immunoassays for the Detection of β2-Agonists
Foods, 2022 β2-agonists are a group of synthetic phenylethanolamine compounds which are traditionally used for treating bronchospasm. These compounds can also increase skeletal muscle mass and decrease body fat.
Shuyu Ouyang, Shuting Yu, Yingying Le
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