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Interleukin (IL)-10 is an important immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory cytokine. IL-10 levels are reduced in asthmatic airways. A regulatory mechanism involving IL-4 induced allergen-specific IL-10 production may be ...

Elevated activities of cysteine proteinases in cancers are attributed to impaired regulation by the endogenous cysteine proteinase inhibitors (cystatins). Cystatin C is suggested to be a reliable marker of glomerular ...

Montelukast, widely used in the treatment of asthma, is a selective and potent oral cysteinyl leukotriene-1 receptor antagonist. In this study, we investigated the effects of montelukast on oxidative stress and antioxidant ...

Bu çalışmanın amacı, çocuklardaki astım oluşumunda önemli bir role sahip olduğu düşünülen interlökin-6, tümör nekrozis faktör-?, immünglobulin E, eozinofilik katyonik protein, tiyobarbitürik asid ile reaksiyona giren ...

This article summarizes the literature on current definition, suggested pathogenetic mechanisms and the role of laboratory assessment in the differential diagnosis of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) from other causes of ...

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of cystatin C, interleukin-1b (IL-1b), and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in the total saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) of periodontally healthy ...

Preeclampsia is a syndrome of unknown etiopathogenesis. Recent studies carried out on preeclampsia have focused on the increase in free radicals in the feto-placental unit with poor perfusion. It is believed that the ...

Background: In the emergency department (ED), the diagnosis of acute myocardial ischaemia is very difficult because of the absence of a rapid, reliable diagnostic test. The albumin cobalt binding (ACB) assay is a good ...

Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) patients have increased cardiovascular morbidityand mortality. The cardiovascular markers associated with OSA are currently not defined.Objectives: The aims of this study were to ...