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Infliximab modulates cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity in rats
(Galenos Publ, 2016)
Background: Cisplatin (Cis) is one of the most com-monly used antineoplastic drugs. It is used as chemo-therapy for many solid organ malignancies such as brain, neck, male and female urogenital, vesical and pulmonary ...
Novel myokine: irisin may be an independent predictor for subclinic atherosclerosis in Behcet's disease
(Bmj Publishing Group, 2016)
Behcet's disease (BD) is a vasculitic and inflammatory disease causing endothelial dysfunction. Irisin is a metabolic hormone related to insulin resistance and endothelial functions. in this study, we investigated the ...
Evaluation of the relationship between c-Kit expression and mean platelet volume in classic Kaposi's sarcoma
(Soc Brasileira Dermatologia, 2016)
BACKGROUND: c-Kit is a proto-oncogene that encodes tyrosine kinase receptor (CD117). Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a useful marker, providing information on platelet function and diameter. Objective: To investigate c-Kit ...
The protective effect of adalimumab on renal injury in a model of abdominal aorta cross-clamping
(Wroclaw Medical Univ, 2016)
Background. Adalimumab (ADA) is a potent inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor (TNF-alpha). ADA treatment suppresses proinflammatory cytokines, leading to a decrease or inhibition of the inflammatory process. Objectives. the ...
Protective effects of thymoquinone and alpha-tocopherol on the sciatic nerve and femoral muscle due to lower limb ischemia-reperfusion injury
(Verduci Publisher, 2016)
OBJECTIVE: Thymoquinone (TQ) is an antioxidant and anti-apoptotic substance found in the Nigella sativa plant. Alpha-tocopherol (alpha-TP) is a potent antioxidant. We aimed to determine whether or not TQ and TP have a ...
Serum levels of homocysteine, asymmetric dimethylarginine and nitric oxide in patients with Parkinson's disease
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)
Objectives: Endothelial dysfunction has been implicated as a crucial event in the development of several neurodegenerative diseases. the aim of this study was to investigate the serum homocysteine, asymmetric dimethylarginine ...
The protective effect of infliximab against carbon tetrachloride-induced acute lung injury
(Mashhad Univ Med Sciences, 2016)
Objective(s): Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) causes pulmonary toxicity. Infliximab (Ib) is a potent inhibitor of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha). We aimed to investigate whether Ib has a protective effect on CCl4 ...
Endocan levels and subclinical atherosclerosis in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus
(Sage Publications Inc, 2016)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease of unknown etiology. A major cause of morbidity and mortality in SLE is accelerated atherosclerosis. Endothelial-specific molecule 1 (endocan) is a potential ...
Investigation of surfactant protein-D and interleukin-6 levels in patients with blunt chest trauma with multiple rib fractures and pulmonary contusions: a cross-sectional study in Black Sea Region of Turkey
(Bmj Publishing Group, 2016)
Objective: Multiple rib fractures (RFs) and pulmonary contusions (PCs), with resulting systemic lung inflammation, are the most common injuries caused by blunt chest trauma (BCT) in motor vehicle accidents. This study ...