Haptoglobin: From hemoglobin scavenging to human health
A di Masi, G De Simone, C Ciaccio, S D'Orso… - Molecular Aspects of …, 2020 - Elsevier
Haptoglobin (Hp) belongs to the family of acute-phase plasma proteins and represents the
most important plasma detoxifier of hemoglobin (Hb). The basic Hp molecule is a tetrameric …
most important plasma detoxifier of hemoglobin (Hb). The basic Hp molecule is a tetrameric …
Biomarkers for diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis: a systematic review
Introduction As studies of biomarkers of tuberculosis (TB) disease provide hope for a simple,
point-of-care test, we aimed to synthesize evidence on biomarkers for diagnosis of TB in …
point-of-care test, we aimed to synthesize evidence on biomarkers for diagnosis of TB in …
Biomarkers of cell-mediated immunity to bovine tuberculosis
MV Palmer, TC Thacker, MM Rabideau… - Veterinary immunology …, 2020 - Elsevier
Whole blood based assays, particularly interferon gamma (IFN-γ) release assays (IGRAs),
are used for the diagnosis of both bovine and human tuberculosis (TB). The aim of the …
are used for the diagnosis of both bovine and human tuberculosis (TB). The aim of the …
Heme oxygenase-1 regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-1 expression underlies distinct disease profiles in tuberculosis
Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is characterized by oxidative stress and lung tissue destruction
by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The interplay between these distinct pathological …
by matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). The interplay between these distinct pathological …
Monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio is associated with tuberculosis disease and declines with anti-TB treatment in HIV-infected children
Background: The blood monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) is associated with active
tuberculosis (TB) in adults but has not been evaluated as a TB diagnostic biomarker in HIV …
tuberculosis (TB) in adults but has not been evaluated as a TB diagnostic biomarker in HIV …
Epidemiology of extrapulmonary tuberculosis among pediatric inpatients in mainland China: a descriptive, multicenter study
P Chu, Y Chang, X Zhang, S Han, Y Jin… - Emerging microbes & …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Pediatric tuberculosis (TB) is a serious infectious disease that affects many children
worldwide and is more likely to be extrapulmonary than adult TB. However, the clinical and …
worldwide and is more likely to be extrapulmonary than adult TB. However, the clinical and …
Matrix metalloproteinases in pulmonary and central nervous system tuberculosis—a review
Tuberculosis (TB) remains the single biggest infectious cause of death globally, claiming
almost two million lives and causing disease in over 10 million individuals annually. Matrix …
almost two million lives and causing disease in over 10 million individuals annually. Matrix …
Expression profiling of lymph nodes in tuberculosis patients reveal inflammatory milieu at site of infection
Extrapulmonary manifestations constitute 15 to 20% of tuberculosis cases, with lymph node
tuberculosis (LNTB) as the most common form of infection. However, diagnosis and …
tuberculosis (LNTB) as the most common form of infection. However, diagnosis and …
Mycobacterium tuberculosis Induction of Heme Oxygenase-1 Expression Is Dependent on Oxidative Stress and Reflects Treatment Outcomes
The antioxidant enzyme heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) is implicated in the pathogenesis of
tuberculosis (TB) and has been proposed as a biomarker of active disease. Nevertheless …
tuberculosis (TB) and has been proposed as a biomarker of active disease. Nevertheless …
[HTML][HTML] Role of cytokines and other factors involved in the Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
TB Romero-Adrian, J Leal-Montiel… - World Journal of …, 2015 - wjgnet.com
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a pathogen that is widely distributed geographically
and continues to be a major threat to world health. Bacterial virulence factors, nutritional …
and continues to be a major threat to world health. Bacterial virulence factors, nutritional …