Πλοήγηση ανά Συγγραφέα "Koukoulis, G. N."
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Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase gene polymorphism as a risk factor for diabetic nephropathy: a meta-analysis
Zintzaras, E.; Uhlig, K.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Papathanasiou, A. A.; Stefanidis, I. (2007)Investigations into the association between diabetic nephropathy (DN) and MTHFR C677T gene polymorphism in several case-control studies has yielded contradictory results. To shed light on these inconclusive findings, a ... -
Multivitamins and phospholipids complex protects the hepatic cells from androgenic-anabolic-steroids-induced toxicity
Pagonis, T. A.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Hadjichristodoulou, C. S.; Toli, P. N.; Angelopoulos, N. V. (2008)Introduction. Androgenic-anabolic-steroids (AAS)-induced hepatotoxicity typically occurs with C-17 alkylated oral agents abused by exercising individuals at clinically recommended doses. Injectable compounds appear to have ... -
Normal menstrual cycle steroid hormones variation does not affect the blood levels of total adiponectin and its multimer forms
Chatzidimitriou, K.; Gougoura, S. G.; Bargiota, A.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2015)Objective Plasma total adiponectin reveals a sexual dimorphism indicating that gonadal steroids may be involved in its secretion and/or metabolism. However, results from previous reports are conflicting and data regarding ... -
Oxidative Stress and Reduced Antioxidative Status, along with Endothelial Dysfunction in Acromegaly
Anagnostis, P.; Efstathiadou, Z. A.; Gougoura, S.; Polyzos, S. A.; Karathanasi, E.; Dritsa, P.; Kita, M.; Koukoulis, G. N. (2013)Acromegaly is characterized by high cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction are underlying mechanisms of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the blood redox ... -
Prevalence of coeliac disease in the adult population of central Greece
Roka, V.; Potamianos, S. P.; Kapsoritakis, A. N.; Yiannaki, E. E.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Stefanidis, I.; Koukoulis, G. K.; Germenis, A. E. (2007)OBJECTIVES: Recent studies from several countries have shown that coeliac disease (CD) is increasingly being diagnosed in adults, as the availability of new, accurate serologic tests has made screening in the general ... -
Psychiatric and hostility factors related to use of anabolic steroids in monozygotic twins
Pagonis, T. A.; Angelopoulos, N. V.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Hadjichristodoulou, C. S.; Toli, P. N. (2006)Introduction. - Anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) are derived by chemical manipulation of the testosterone molecule. The specified category of drugs produces anabolic, androgenic and psycho-active effects including elevated ... -
Psychiatric side effects induced by supraphysiological doses of combinations of anabolic steroids correlate to the severity of abuse
Pagonis, T. A.; Angelopoulos, N. V.; Koukoulis, G. N.; Hadjichristodoulou, C. S. (2006)Objective. - The objective of our study was to evaluate the psychological consequences of real-world AAS use in athletes abusing such agents, in comparison with a placebo and control group of comparable athletes, while ... -
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 ...