• Circulating adhesion molecules levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Makri, E. D.; Petinaki, E. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Germenis, A. E. (2005)
      Background: Risk factors for atherosclerosis such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity and dyslipidemia affect endothelial function and stimulate adhesion molecules expression. The aim of the study was to examine ...
    • Diabetes mellitus and lung function 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Klisiaris, V. K.; Tsikrikas, T. S.; Stathakis, N. E.; Molyvdas, P. A. (2003)
      Objectives: To assess the nature of pulmonary dysfunction in type 1 diabetes and the relationship of pulmonary function tests to diabetic factors and complication. Subjects and Methods: Sixteen type 1 diabetic patients and ...
    • Diabetes mellitus vs. Raynaud disease: Different lung vascular bed disorders 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Krommydas, G. C.; Klisiaris, V. K.; Arseniou, A. A.; Dafopoulos, K. C.; Molyvdas, P. A. (2002)
      Background. In type 11 diabetes mellitus there are few data concerning pulmonary function abnormalities. In normal subjects and in patients with primary Raynaud phenomenon, cold pressor test induces a decrease in carbon ...
    • Increased soluble E-selectin levels in type 2 diabetic patients with peripheral arterial disease 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Vasiou, K. G.; Petinaki, E. A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Fezoulidis, I. B. (2004)
      Aim. Abnormal endothelial function is well known in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus; and thought to induce macroangiopathy. Increased levels of adhesion molecules have been found in type 2 diabetic patients and it ...
    • Pulmonary function and circulating adhesion molecules in patients with diabetes mellitus 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Gourgoulianis, K. I.; Petinaki, E. A.; Klisiaris, V. K.; Maniatis, A. N.; Molyvdas, P. A. (2003)
      Background: Lung function in diabetes has been reported in several studies with contradictory results. Diabetes mellitus increases expression of adhesion molecules through hyperglycemia. These molecules play an important ...
    • Soluble adhesion molecules are not involved in the development of retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients 

      Boulbou, M. S.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Petinaki, E. A.; Germenis, A.; Gourgoulianis, K. I. (2004)
      Raised serum levels of adhesion molecules are believed to reflect endothelial activation and may contribute to the development of diabetic vascular complications. The aim of this study was to clarify the association between ...