Comparative evaluation of chemiluminescent immunoassay and radioimmunoassay for the detection of anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies [PDF]
Journal of Rheumatic DiseasesObjective: Anti-double-stranded DNA antibodies are essential biomarkers for diagnosing and monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus. Given the logistical limitations of the Farr radioimmunoassay (RIA), this study aimed to determine whether ...
María Dolores Martín-Martínez +2 more
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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]
The Journal of Poultry ScienceThyroid 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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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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Gonadotrophine Releasing Hormone Agonist As A Trigger of Ovulation in poly cystic ovary syndrome [PDF]
Minia Journal of Medical Research, 2021 Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH-a) has been used to suppress gonadotropins in several conditions including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, central gonadotropin- dependent precocious puberty, where gonadotropin suppression does not occur ...
Ayman Yousef +4 more
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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 ...
Jana Uhrová +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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A highly sensitive and rapid radioimmunoassay for the determination of arginine8-vasopressin [PDF]
, 1992 A highly sensitive radioimmunossay for arginine8-vasopressin (argipressin; INN) measurement was developed using Amberlite XAD 2 resin columns to extract arginine8-vasopressin from acidified human plasma.
Witthaut, R. +4 more
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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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Frontiers in Endocrinology, 2023 ContextThe 250µg-cosyntropin stimulation test (CST) is used to diagnose non-classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia (NCCAH). The current recommendation is to perform CST when follicular 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) is 6-30 nmol/L, a cutoff derived from ...
Afif Nakhleh +13 more
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