Browsing by Subject "TUBERCULOSIS"
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Determination of N-acetylation phenotyping in a Greek population using caffeine as a metabolic probe
(1998)Studies of isoniazid, the well known antituberculosis drug, have revealed that N-acetylation polymorphism, is of great clinical importance. In humans, N-acetylation is one of the most important pathways in the inactivation ... -
Increased Plasma Angiogenin Level is Associated and May Contribute to Decreased T-Cell Zeta-Chain Expression in Hemodialysis Patients
(2013)Hemodialysis (HD) patients are characterized by impaired T-cell function at least in part because of T-cell zeta-chain downregulation due to inflammation. Angiogenin responds as an acute phase reactant, is increased in HD ... -
Matrix Metalloproteinase Levels in the Differentiation of Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions
(2010)Background: Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) have been implicated in the escalation of fibrosis and remodeling which are central to the subsequent progression of a parapneumonic pleural effusion to empyema. Objectives: The ... -
The Role of TLR4 896 A > G and 1196 C > T in Susceptibility to Infections: A Review and Meta-Analysis of Genetic Association Studies
(2013)Background: Toll-like receptor 4 plays a role in pathogen recognition, and common polymorphisms may alter host susceptibility to infectious diseases. Purpose: To review the association of two common polymorphisms (TLR4 ... -
TLR2 and TLR4 polymorphisms in familial Mediterranean fever
(2009)It has been suggested that MEVF mutations offer advantage against infections, including tuberculosis. Bearing in mind the central role of TLR-2 and TLR-4 in the recognition of pathogens, we conducted this study to examine ... -
Toll Like Receptor 9 (TLR9) Polymorphism G520R in Sheep Is Associated with Seropositivity for Small Ruminant Lentivirus
(2013)Infectious diseases of sheep are of major economic importance causing direct and indirect losses. Among the major sheep infectious agents are Small Ruminant Lentivirus, Chlamydophila abortus and Mycobacterium avium subsp. ...