Search results for "marker"

Body composition and molecular reflections of obesity-related cardio-metabolic disorders : a cross-sectional and longitudinal study in women

2016

A combined determination of circulating gelatinases and inflammatory markers in breast cancer patients during therapeutic treatment

2008

Tissue microarray technology in breast cancer subtyping

2008

On the origin and diversification of Podolian cattle breeds: testing scenarios of European colonization using genome-wide SNP data

2021

AbstractBackgroundDuring the Neolithic expansion, cattle accompanied humans and spread from their domestication centres to colonize the ancient world. In addition, European cattle occasionally intermingled with both indicine cattle and local aurochs resulting in an exclusive pattern of genetic diversity. Among the most ancient European cattle are breeds that belong to the so-called Podolian trunk, the history of which is still not well established. Here, we used genome-wide single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) data on 806 individuals belonging to 36 breeds to reconstruct the origin and diversification of Podolian cattle and to provide a reliable scenario of the European colonization, throug…

Development of biosensors for detection of alpha-fetoprotein: As a major biomarker for hepatocellular carcinoma

2020

Abstract Alpha-fetoprotein as a multifunctional glycoprotein with a dual regulatory role in cancer and fetal activities is belonging to an albuminoid gene family. Due to important biological activities of alpha-fetoprotein in the adjustment of cancer, the level of this biomarker, majorly in liver carcinomas, abnormally is elevated. Also, the probability of high-risk or low-risk patients for chromosomal abnormalities can be identified by the serum level of alpha-fetoprotein. The detection of biomarkers possesses an important role in prognosis and early diagnosis of cancer and other diseases. So, the development of accurate and sensitive methods for measurement of alpha-fetoprotein is of grea…

Does autoimmunity play a part in the pathogenesis of glaucoma?

2013

Glaucoma is a chronic neurodegenerative disease and one of the leading causes of blindness. Several risk factors have been described, e.g. an elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), oxidative stress or mitochondrial dysfunction. Additionally, alterations in serum antibody profiles of glaucoma patients, upregulation (e.g. anti-HSP60, anti-MBP) and downregulation (e.g. anti-14-3-3), have been described, but it still remains elusive if the autoantibodies seen in glaucoma are an epiphenomenon or causative. However, it is known that elicited autoimmunity causes retinal ganglion cell loss resulting in glaucomatous-like damage and according to the autoaggressive nature of some autoantibodies we found…

Neuroprotection and autoimmunity in glaucoma

2012

In glaucoma, the elevated intraocular pressure cannot explain the disease in all patients. However, the pathogenesis of the disease is widely unknown. Biomarker research could be help to understand the disease process. Beside some genetic and proteomic biomarkers, immunoproteomics could play a significant role. Several studies could provide hints for an involvement of autoantibodies in the pathogenesis of the disease. The complex profiles of natural occurring autoantibodies were analyzed by Western Blotting and mass spectrometry based techniques combined with multivariate statistics and artificial neural networks. In several studies we could demonstrate consistent up- and down-regulations o…

Immunopositivity of heat shock protein 60 as a biomarker of bronchial carcinogenesis

2005

Lateral flow assays towards point-of-care cancer detection: A review of current progress and future trends

2020

Abstract Cancer is one of the main causes of mortality and morbidity worldwide. However, its early non-invasive detection via quantification of appropriate biomarkers can significantly reduce mortality, enhance survival, and save treatment costs. Lateral flow test strips (LFTS) are nowadays considered as the most attractive point-of-care devices for healthcare applications. However, the quantification of cancer biomarkers in body fluids suffers from some challenges including i) the necessity for multiplex analysis, ii) the development of sensitive detection systems, iii) to overcome the analysis of complex samples, at the same time, it should keep the quality assurance criteria for an accur…

Endothelial Progenitor Cells and Their Clinical Applications as Potential Disease Biomarkers and Therapeutic Agents: Evidence and Controversies Regar…

2017

The discovery and progress in the field of endothelial progenitor cells (EPCs) are leading numerous researchers to discuss applying them as potential predictive, diagnostic and prognostic biomarkers of age-related diseases in order to improve the prevention, management and outcome of such diseases. However, growing evidence suggests changes in the number and functions of EPCs significantly associated with cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer and the associated complications. In addition, EPCs have been suggested as therapeutic agents for many of these diseases. Certainly, many aspects remain to be clarified, and controversies must be verified and eliminated. As a r…