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Özsin KK, Engin M, Sanrı US, Toktaş F, Kahraman N, Huysal K, Üstündağ Y, Yavuz Ş. Evaluation of the relationship between adjusted ischemia-modified albumin and the presence and severity of peripheral artery disease. Vascular 2024; 32:603-611. [PMID: 36437682 DOI: 10.1177/17085381221141473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Albumin undergoes structural changes under ischemia and oxidative stress, turning into ischemia-modified albumin (IMA). It has been proposed as an early biomarker for various diseases associated with ischemia. We aimed to investigate the relationship between serum IMA and peripheral artery disease (PAD) and whether it is a risk marker for the severity of PAD. METHODS This prospective case-control study included 100 patients with lower extremity PAD and 50 volunteers without. Patients with resting pain, ulcer, and gangrene were excluded from the study. Patients with PAD included in the study were divided into two groups as mild claudication and moderate-severe claudication. Adjusted-IMA levels were calculated according to the median albumin values of the groups. The basic clinical features and laboratory findings of the participants were recorded and compared. Possible risk factors for presence and severity of PAD and IMA levels were examined by logistic regression and receiver-operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses. RESULTS IMA and adjusted-IMA levels were significantly higher in the PAD group (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). IMA and adjusted-IMA levels were significantly higher in PAD group 2, which had moderate-to-severe claudication and more pronounced ischemic symptoms (p < 0.001, p < 0.001, respectively). Advanced age, presence of hypertension, smoking, low albumin levels, and high adjusted-IMA levels were independent predictors of PAD. There was a negative high correlation between adjusted-IMA levels and ABI (r: -0.666, p < 0.001, Spearman's correlation). ROC curve analysis demonstrated that adjusted-IMA cut-off values of 0.802 or above could predict presence and severity of peripheral artery disease with 70% sensitivity and 78% specificity (AUC: 0.825, 95% CI: 0.758-0.893, log rank p: 0.000). CONCLUSION We determinated that increased adjusted-IMA levels were a predictors of the presence and severity of PAD. In addition, adjusted-IMA values can be a valuable marker in the follow-up of clinical severity of PAD.
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- Kadir K Özsin
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa City Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Denizli R, Tanacan A, Bastemur AG, Sakcak B, Farisogullari N, Kara Ö, Kutman HGK, Neselioglu S, Erel Ö, Sahin D. Evaluation of maternal serum thiol and ischemia-modified albumin levels in cases of placenta previa: A case-control study in a tertiary center. J Obstet Gynaecol Res 2024; 50:611-617. [PMID: 38325805 DOI: 10.1111/jog.15898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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AIM We aim to compare the maternal serum thiol and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels between pregnant women with placenta previa and those with uncomplicated pregnancies and to determine whether changes in these levels were useful in predicting cases of abnormally invasive placenta (AIP). METHODS Fifty-five pregnant women diagnosed with placenta previa according to the diagnostic criteria (case group) were compared to 100 women with uncomplicated pregnancies of similar demographic characteristics (control group). The patients with placenta previa were further divided into two subgroups: AIP (n = 20) and placenta previa without invasion (n = 35). The maternal serum native thiol, total thiol, disulfide, and IMA levels of the groups were evaluated. RESULTS The native thiol, total thiol, and IMA values were significantly lower in the case group than in the control group (p < 0.001). The disulfide values were similar between the study and control groups (p = 0.488). When the AIP and placenta previa without invasion groups were compared, the levels of native thiol, total thiol, disulfide, and IMA were similar (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Maternal serum thiol and IMA levels were lower in placenta previa cases compared to the control group. However, these parameters were not useful in predicting AIP cases.
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- Ramazan Denizli
- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Division of Perinatology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ministry of Health, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Uzun L, Kutlu R, Ataseven A, Aydemir FHY. Total oxidant capacity, total antioxidant capacity, ischemic modified albumin, microRNA levels, and their relationship with psoriasis area and severity index. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2023; 89:501-509. [PMID: 36461796 DOI: 10.25259/ijdvl_111_2022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Aims To examine the differences in the levels of microRNA, ischemic modified albumin (IMA), total oxidant capacity (TOC), and total antioxidant capacity (TAC) of persons with and without psoriasis and, in the case group, the relationship between these parameters and psoriasis area and severity index (PASI). Methods Blood samples were collected from patients and healthy participants to examine levels of these parameters. Results The mean serum TOC level was higher in the case group. The mean serum TAC and IMA levels were significantly lower in the case group (P <0.001). It was observed that the mean serum miR-203 and miR-146a levels were increased in psoriasis patients. It was determined that there was only a significant positive weak correlation between miR-203 and PASI (r = 0.232, P = 0.027). Limitations The small sample size, not controlling serum albumin and not evaluating the effects of the treatment agents used by the patients on oxidative and inflammatory processes. Conclusion In the case group changes in the mean serum TOC and TAC levels provide evidence that oxidative stress may play a critical role in disease pathogenesis. The increase in the mean serum miR-203 and miR-146a levels suggest the possibility of therapies targeting these microRNAs as a new option.
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- Latife Uzun
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
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Acar T, Ertekin B, Yortanli M. Value of thiol and ischemia modified albumin (IMA) in predicting mortality in serious COVID-19 pneumonia. Heliyon 2022; 8:e12514. [PMID: 36573112 PMCID: PMC9771579 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e12514] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 10/30/2022] [Accepted: 12/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background/aim Viral infections of the respiratory tract are generally related to many factors such as excessive production of cytokines, inflammation, cellular death, redox imbalance or oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to determine the serum levels of thiol and IMA in patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia to evaluate oxidative stress. Study design This was a prospective, sectional cohort study conducted at a pandemics hospital between 01.01.2022 and 01.02.2022. Methods A total of 153 patients who had been confirmed with severe COVID-19 pneumonia in the emergency unit were prospectively analyzed. The control group was formed by 50 healthy volunteers with similar age and no chronic disease history. Thiol and IMA levels were statistically compared both in the patient and the control groups, and within the patient groups (survived and non-survival). Results While 96 out of 153 patients had survived, 57 patients had non-survival. There was a statistically significant distinction between the survived and non-survival patients with regard to Thiol and IMA levels (p < 0.001). The thiol levels in the patient group were significantly lower compared to the control group, and the IMA levels were significantly higher (p < 0.001). The sensitivity, specificity and NPV were 70.2%, 86.5% and 83% when thiol cut-off value was ≤345.2 μmol/L (AUC: 0.886, p < 0.001). The sensitivity, specificity and NPV were 70.2%, 85.4% and 82.8% when the IMA cut-off was >302.9 ABSU (AUC: 0.875, p < 0.001). Conclusions Our results demonstrate that thiol and IMA levels may be used as bioindicators for risk classification and mortality in patients with serious COVID-19 pneumonia.
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- Tarik Acar
- Department of Emergency, University of Health Sciences, Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Emergency, University of Health Sciences, Beyhekim Training and Research Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency, Numune State Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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Melekoğlu R, Yaşar Ş, Zeyveli Çelik N, Özdemir H. Evaluation of dyslipidemia in preeclamptic pregnant women and determination of the predictive value of the hemato-lipid profile: A prospective, cross-sectional, case-control study. Turk J Obstet Gynecol 2022; 19:7-20. [PMID: 35343215 PMCID: PMC8966325 DOI: 10.4274/tjod.galenos.2022.36744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Objective: In this study, we examined the serum hematologic and lipid parameters of pregnant women with preeclampsia and an age- and gestational-age matched normotensive control group. We also compared the ratios of hemato-lipid parameters defined as systemic inflammatory markers and determined the predictive value of these values in preeclampsia. Materials and Methods: All patients diagnosed with late-onset preeclampsia or severe preeclampsia between 34 and 40 weeks of gestation at Inonu University Faculty of Medicine between March 2019 and October 2020 were included. Results: A total of 253 pregnant women were included in the study period. When the study groups were compared in terms of hematological and blood lipid profile; while serum lymphocyte, triglyceride, and total cholesterol levels were significantly higher in the preeclampsia group than in the control group (p<0.001, p<0.001, p=0.013, respectively); high-density lipoprotein (HDL)-cholesterol levels were found to be significantly lower (p=0.017). The cut-off value for the monocyte/HDL ratio in predicting severe preeclampsia was 16.65 with 59.0% sensitivity and 85.4% specificity [the area under the receiver operating characteristic 0.756, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.681-0.821, p<0.001]. Multivariate analysis showed that the monocyte/HDL ratio was independently associated with both preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia [odds ratio (OR): 1.094; 95% CI 1.009-1.185 and OR: 1.731; 95% CI 1.218-2.459, respectively]. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that serum triglyceride and total cholesterol levels were significantly higher and serum HDL-cholesterol levels were significantly lower in pregnant women with late-onset preeclampsia compared to normotensive pregnant women. Additionally, this study revealed that the measurement of monocyte/HDL ratio in the pregnant population could be a useful clinical tool for predicting preeclampsia.
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Alay H, Laloglu E, Kesmez Can F. An evaluation of ischaemia-modified albumin levels in the development of diabetic foot ulcer. Int J Clin Pract 2021; 75:e14589. [PMID: 34227201 DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.14589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION This study investigated the status of serum ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels in the development of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and in predicting ulcer formation and ulcer grading. MATERIALS AND METHOD Thirty patients with DM, 30 with DFU and 30 healthy controls were included in the study. All participants' demographic characteristics and serum IMA, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and white blood cell (WBC) levels and DFU infection grades were recorded. RESULTS Nine (30%) patients with DFU were grade 2 according to the grading of International Working Group of the Diabetic Foot, 14 (46.7%) were grade 3 and seven (23.3%) were grade 4. Significant, powerful and positive correlation was determined between serum IMA and albumin-adjusted IMA levels and degrees of DFU (r = 0.878 and r = 0.846, P < .001 for both). Serum IMA levels in the DFU group were significantly higher than in the DM and control groups (P < .001). The optimal cut-off values for IMA in predicting DFU was 23.5 ng/mL (sensitivity 96%, specificity 87% and AUC = 0.97, P < .001). Additionally, at a cut-off value of 20.6 ng/mL, serum albumin-adjusted IMA differentiated cases of DFU from healthy individuals with 90% sensitivity and 83% specificity (AUC = 0.95, P < .001) Serum IMA levels exhibited significant, positive correlation with CRP, ESR, WBC, fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c (r = 0.575, r = 0.592, r = 0.597, r = 0.68 and r = 0.74, respectively, P < .001). Serum albumin levels were significantly negatively correlated with IMA, CRP, ESR and WBC values (r = -0.49, r = -0.56, r = -0.62 and r = -0.53, respectively, P < .001). CONCLUSION Our study findings indicate that together with CRP, ESH, WBC and albumin, increased IMA levels in patients with DM can be useful in the early prevention of DFU development and in predicting the severity of DFU infection.
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- Handan Alay
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ataturk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Akdag S, Ozmen S, Ercan N, Bostanci I, Neselioglu S. Assessment of thiol/disulphide homoeostasis and ischaemia-modified albumin and their relationship with disease severity in children with chronic urticaria. Cutan Ocul Toxicol 2020; 39:269-273. [PMID: 32613866 DOI: 10.1080/15569527.2020.1790589] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The pathogenesis chronic urticaria (CU) hasn't been fully understood. In recent years, it has been shown that thiol-disulphide homoeostasis, as an antioxidant system, plays important roles in both healthy individuals and various diseases. In different ischaemia-reperfusion states, high oxidative stress causes ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) generation. AIM To investigate thiol/disulphide balance and IMA level in children with CU and their association with disease severity. METHODS Thirty children with CU and 20 healthy children as controls, aged 1-18 years, were included in this cross-sectional study. In all subjects, total thiol, native thiol, disulphide levels and IMA levels were measured in plasma by spectrophotometry. Disulphide/native thiol, disulphide/total thiol and native thiol/total thiol ratios were calculated. The disease severity was rated by Urticaria Activity Score (UAS). RESULTS In the children with CU, the levels of native thiol (375.56 ± 56.22 μmol/L) and total thiol (415.69 ± 54.75 μmol/L) were significantly lower than the control group (475.20 ± 71.87 and 511.20 ± 73.73 μmol/L, respectively) (p = 0.000, p = 0.000). The ratio of native/total thiol * 100 was lower in patients than the control group (p = 0.002). IMA was significantly higher in the patient group than control group (p = 0.000). No significant correlation was found between UAS and thiol/disulphide homoeostasis (p > 0.05). The disulphide levels, disulphide/native thiol and disulphide/total thiol levels were found to be higher in patients with positive family history for autoimmune disorders than those without (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION In children with CU, impaired thiol/disulphide homoeostasis and increased IMA suggest that oxidative stress may play role in the disease pathogenesis.
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- Songul Akdag
- Pediatrics, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Dr. Sami Ulus Gynecology Obstetrics and Child Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Yildirim Beyazit University, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Serinkan Cinemre FB, Cinemre H, Bahtiyar N, Kahyaoğlu B, Ağaç MT, Shundo H, Sevinç L, Aydemir B. Apelin, Omentin-1, and Vaspin in patients with essential hypertension: association of adipokines with trace elements, inflammatory cytokines, and oxidative damage markers. Ir J Med Sci 2020; 190:97-106. [PMID: 32583310 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-020-02272-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 05/27/2020] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hypertension (HT) is a disease associated with endothelial dysfunction which is related to some adipokines and pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines. AIMS Our aim was to investigate roles of apelin, omentin-1, and vaspin in essential HT and to evaluate their relationships with other pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines, trace elements, and oxidative stress. We also investigated these parameters to determine asymptomatic target organ damage period and grading essential hypertension. METHODS One hundred fifty-three patients diagnosed with essential hypertension and 45 healthy controls were included in the study. Hypertension was defined as a systolic blood pressure > 140 mmHg and/or a diastolic blood pressure > 90 mm Hg or current use of an antihypertensive medication. The patients who had secondary HT, other chronic metabolic, cardiovascular, cerebrovascular diseases were excluded. History and physical exam including detailed cardiovascular examination were performed in all participants. Adipokines, cytokines, trace elements, lipid peroxidation, and ischemia-modified albumin levels were measured in blood samples by biochemical methods. RESULTS Vaspin, IL-4, IL-8, IL-10, selenium, and zinc levels were significantly lower in the HT group compared to healthy controls while omentin-1, TNF-α, copper, iron, MDA, SOD, and IMA-C levels were significantly higher in HT patients compared to controls. Multiple ordinal regression revealed that TNF-α, IL-10, and body mass index of patients were statistically significant independent predictors (P = 0.024, P = 0.019, and P = 0.032, respectively) for grading of HT. IL-4 and IL-10 were significantly higher in patients with asymptomatic target organ damage, compared to patients without asymptomatic target organ damage (P = 0.032 and P = 0.015, respectively). Our findings suggest that adipokines apelin, omentin, and vaspin may be involved in hypertension by a complex interaction with the anti- and pro-inflammatory cytokines, trace elements, and oxidative stress pathways.
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- Fatma Behice Serinkan Cinemre
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Korucuk Campus Adapazari, 54290, Sakarya, Turkey.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Korucuk Campus Adapazari, 54290, Sakarya, Turkey
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- Department of Biophysics, Faculty of Medicine, Sakarya University, Sakarya, Turkey
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Sert UY, Ozel S, Neselioglu S, Erel O, Engin Ustun Y. Water Immersion During the Labour and Effects on Oxidative Stress. Fetal Pediatr Pathol 2020; 39:185-193. [PMID: 31436109 DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2019.1651801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Objective: The study aims to investigate maternal serum thiol/disulfide homeostasis and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels of women who were submerged during labor. Material and methods: Sixty-four pregnant women were enrolled in this study. Thirty-four women were submerged during the first stage of labor and 30 women were not. Native thiol, total thiol, disulfide, albumin, IMA, disulfide/native thiol, disulfide/total thiol and native thiol/total thiol concentrations were measured and demographic data were obtained. Results: Cord blood pH, serum disulfide levels and (disulfide/total thiol) × 100 levels were significantly lower in the water immersion group (P < 0.01, P = 0.01 and P < 0.01, respectively). Native thiol, total thiol, albumin and IMA levels were higher in the water immersion group P < 0.01, P < 0.01, P = 0.001 and P < 0.01, respectively). Conclusion: Water immersion during the first stage of labor was found to be associated with deterioration of thiol-disulfide homeostasis with respect to antioxidant status while IMA levels were higher, suggesting an ischemic condition.
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- Umit Yasemin Sert
- Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Yildirim Beyazit University, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Yildirim Beyazit University, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ankara, Turkey
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- Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Training and Research Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ankara, Turkey
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Yazıcı MU, Ayar G, Savas-Erdeve S, Azapağası E, Neşelioğlu S, Erel Ö, Çetinkaya S. Role of Ischemia Modified Albumin Serum Levels as an Oxidative Stress Marker in Children with Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Comb Chem High Throughput Screen 2019; 22:577-581. [PMID: 31595845 DOI: 10.2174/1386207322666191008214919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 09/11/2019] [Accepted: 09/16/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE Ischemia modified albumin (IMA) is a biomarker that has been introduced recently for use in the evaluation of oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to measure the ischemia modified albumin serum levels in pediatric patients with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) during acidosis and after the patient recovered from acidosis and to compare these with the control group. MATERIALS AND METHODS Pediatric patients with Type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who were admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit with the diabetic ketoacidosis were assigned as the study group and healthy children who were admitted to the outpatient clinic and decided as healthy after clinic and laboratory evaluation were selected as the control group. IMA and adjusted IMA levels were evaluated in the blood samples from the control group and the study group when admitted first time to the intensive care unit during the acidosis period (DKA before treatment, DKA-BT), and after recovering from acidosis (DKA after treatment, DKA-AT). RESULTS A total of 24 pediatric patients with diabetic ketoacidosis and 30 healthy control children matching age and sex were included in the current study. The albumin levels in pediatric patients with T1DM during DKA-BT were higher than the albumin levels after acidosis (4.101±0.373, 3.854±0.369 g/dL, respectively) (p<0.05). However, there was no significant difference when these values were compared to the control group. Mean values of IMA and Adj-IMA were statistically higher in DKAAT compared to the control group (0.748±0.150 vs 0.591±0.099, p< 0.001; 0.708±0.125 vs 0.607±0.824, p< 0.001, respectively). IMA and adjusted IMA levels measured after recovered from acidosis were significantly higher compared to the level of IMA during DKA (0.748±0.150 vs 0.606±0.105 as absorbance unit, p<0.001; 0.708±0.125 vs 0.625±0.100, p<0.05, respectively). CONCLUSION In children with T1DM, even though acidosis recovered following the treatment in diabetic ketoacidosis, which is an oxidative stress marker, the ischemia modified albumin levels and adjusted ischemia modified albumin levels were high.
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- Mutlu U Yazıcı
- Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Pediatric Intensive Care, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences, Ankara Child Health and Diseases, Hematology Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Child Health and Diseases, Hematology Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Dr. Sami Ulus Maternity and Children Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Pediatric Intensive Care, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Yildirim Beyazit, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, University of Yildirim Beyazit, Ankara Atatürk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Child Health and Diseases, Hematology Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Thiol Disulfide Homeostasis and Ischemia-modified Albumin Level in Children With Beta-Thalassemia. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2019; 41:e463-e466. [PMID: 31206414 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000001535] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE It is well known that increased oxidative stress leads to tissue damage in beta-thalassemia (β-thal) patients. Thiols are one of the most important antioxidant agents, and thiol/disulfide (SH/SS) homeostasis is a novel oxidative stress marker. This study aimed to investigate the relationship of thiol levels, SH/SS homeostasis, and ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) in patients with β-thal. MATERIALS AND METHODS A hundred transfusion-dependent β-thal patients and 41 healthy controls were included in the study. RESULTS Native thiol, total thiol, disulfide, catalase, and IMA levels were significantly higher in the β-thal group compared with the control group (P<0.02). There were no correlation between serum ferritin level and SH/SS homeostasis, and weak positive correlations were found between serum ferritin and IMA (r=0.242, P=0.022). CONCLUSIONS Our study results suggest that antioxidant systems try to compensate for peroxidative damage in the patients' group and serum IMA level was found increased because of increased oxidative status. To the best of our knowledge, there has been no report evaluating plasma dynamic SH/SS homeostasis in β-thal patients.
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Ozgunay SE, Ozsin KK, Ustundag Y, Karasu D, Ozyaprak B, Balcı B, Erel O, Yavuz S. The Effect of Continuous Ventilation on Thiol-Disulphide Homeostasis and Albumin-Adjusted Ischemia-Modified Albumin During Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Braz J Cardiovasc Surg 2019; 34:436-443. [PMID: 31454197 PMCID: PMC6713373 DOI: 10.21470/1678-9741-2018-0398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effect of continuous lung ventilation with low tidal volume on oxidation parameters, such as thiol/disulphide homeostasis and albumin-adjusted ischemia-modified albumin (AAIMA), during cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). METHODS Seventy-four patients who underwent elective CABG with CPB were included in the study. Blood samples were taken in the preoperative period, 10 minutes after CPB, and six and 24 hours postoperatively. Patients were assigned to the continuous ventilation group (Group 1, n=37) and the non-ventilated group (Group 2, n=37). The clinical characteristics, thiol/disulphide homeostasis, ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), and AAIMA levels of the patients were compared. RESULTS A significant difference was found between the groups regarding native thiol, total thiol, and IMA levels at the postoperative 24th hour (P=0.030, P=0.031, and P=0.004, respectively). There was no difference between the groups in terms of AAIMA. AAIMA levels returned to preoperative levels in Groups 1 and 2, at the 6th and 24th postoperative hours, respectively. Length of hospital stay was significantly shorter in Group 1 (P<0.001) than in Group 2. CONCLUSION Continuous ventilation during CPB caused an increase in native and total thiol levels, an earlier return of AAIMA levels, and shorter hospital stay. Continuous ventilation may reduce the negative effects of CPB on myocardium (Table 2, Figure 1, and Reference 31).
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- Seyda Efsun Ozgunay
- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Anesthesiology Bursa Turkey Department of Anesthesiology, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Bursa Turkey Department of Cardiovascular Surgery,University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Medical Biochemistry Bursa Turkey Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Anesthesiology Bursa Turkey Department of Anesthesiology, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Anesthesiology Bursa Turkey Department of Anesthesiology, University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Bursa Turkey Department of Cardiovascular Surgery,University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Ankara Dıskapi Yıldırım Beyazıt Research and Education Hospital Department of Medical Biochemistry Ankara Turkey Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dıskapi Yıldırım Beyazıt Research and Education Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- University of Health Sciences Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Bursa Turkey Department of Cardiovascular Surgery,University of Health Sciences, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey
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Karakurt Y, Mertoglu C, Gok G, Ucak T, Tasli N, Icel E, Erel O. Thiol–Disulfide Homeostasis and Serum Ischemia Modified Albumin Levels in Patients with Primary Open–Angle Glaucoma. Curr Eye Res 2019; 44:896-900. [DOI: 10.1080/02713683.2019.1594925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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- Yucel Karakurt
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Yıldırım Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University, Erzincan, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Yıldırım Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
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Topal I, Mertoglu C, Surucu Kara I, Siranli G, Gok G, Erel Ö. Thiol-Disulfide Homeostasis, Serum Ferroxidase Activity, and Serum Ischemia Modified Albumin Levels in Neonatal Jaundice. Fetal Pediatr Pathol 2019; 38:138-145. [PMID: 30741063 DOI: 10.1080/15513815.2018.1561772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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AIM Hyperbilirubinemia causes oxidative stress. METHOD We evaluated three oxidative stress markers in hyperbilirubinemic neonates (native/total thiol levels, serum ferroxidase activity and ischemia modified albumin (IMA), comparing these levels to levels in a control group to determine which indicators were the most sensitive. RESULTS Serum from 124 term infants (67 with pathologic jaundice and 57 controls) were evaluated. Native/total thiol ratio was significantly lower (p:0.021) while disulfide levels were significantly higher (p:0.001) in the jaundiced group. There was no significant difference in ferroxidase (p:0.603) or IMA (p:0.251) levels. CONCLUSION Altered thiol/disulfide homeostasis in the favor of disulfide indicates augmented oxidative stress in jaundiced term infants. The lack of alteration in ferroxidase or IMA levels suggests these latter alterations take more time or more severe oxidative stress to become altered or are not as sensitive as the thiol/disulfide ratio to detect oxidative stress states.
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- Ismail Topal
- a Pediatrics, Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan, Turkey
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- b Clinical Biochemistry, Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan, Turkey
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- b Clinical Biochemistry, Erzincan University Faculty of Medicine, Erzincan, Turkey
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- c Clinical Biochemistry, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- c Clinical Biochemistry, Yıldırım Beyazıt University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Montagnana M, Danese E, Lippi G. Biochemical markers of acute intestinal ischemia: possibilities and limitations. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2018; 6:341. [PMID: 30306080 DOI: 10.21037/atm.2018.07.22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Acute intestinal ischemia is a relative rare abdominal emergency, associated with considerably high morbidity and mortality rates. Although the conventional diagnostic approach to acute intestinal ischemia entails a preliminary evaluation of signs and symptoms, followed by radiological and laboratory investigations, a definitive diagnosis is can usually be made after laparotomy, which still remains the gold standard diagnostic (and therapeutic) procedure. Several potential laboratory biomarkers have been investigated over the past decades, but none of these seems to reach a suitable diagnostic accuracy for an early and reliable diagnosis of intestinal ischemia. The aim of this narrative review is to provide an overview on traditional laboratory tests for diagnosing acute intestinal ischemia (i.e., complete blood count, D-dimer, blood gas analysis, total lactic acid, C-reactive protein and procalcitonin), and summarize current evidence regarding some emerging and potentially useful biomarkers such as D-lactate, intestinal fatty acid-binding protein (I-FABP), ischemia modified albumin (IMA), α-glutathione S-transferase (α-GST), interleukin-6 (IL-6), citrulline and smooth muscle protein of 22 kDa (SM22). Among the various tests, D-lactate, IMA and I-FABP are perhaps the most promising, since they are characterized by optimal sensitivity and relatively good specificity, early kinetics, and can be measured with assays suited for a rapid diagnosis.
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- Martina Montagnana
- Clinical Biochemistry Section, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Clinical Biochemistry Section, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Clinical Biochemistry Section, University Hospital of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Yarcı Gursoy A, Ozgu B, Tasci Y, Candar T, Erkaya S, Caglar GS. The impact of nuchal cord on umbilical cord blood gas analysis and ischaemia-modified albumin levels in elective C-section. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2018; 38:1099-1103. [PMID: 29912599 DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2018.1454411] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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This study was designed to evaluate umbilical cord ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA) levels and the cord blood gas parameters of foetuses with or without nuchal cords, at the time of elective C-section. The cross-sectional study population consisted of the patients who were admitted to the Tertiary Care Center between February and June 2015. Women with uncomplicated single term gestations between 37 and 40 completed weeks and scheduled for elective C-sections were included in the study. Fifty cases with a nuchal cord and 50 cases without a nuchal cord were recruited. Nuchal cord blood gas analysis and the IMA levels were evaluated. The IMA levels in umbilical artery of foetuses both in the study and control groups were similar (0.714 ± 0.150 vs. 0.689 ± 0.107 ABSU, p = .340, respectively). The umbilical artery pH values of the study group were significantly lower than that in the control group (7.31 ± 0.04 vs. 7.32 ± 0.03, p = .042; respectively). The results of the current study indicate that the nuchal cord has an impact on the foetal cord blood gas parameters to some extent before the initiation of labour. Fortunately, this impact does not end up with foetal tissue ischaemia, as confirmed by the IMA levels. Impact statement What is already known on this subject? The impact of nuchal cord on perinatal outcomes has been the subject of research for many years. Although the accumulated data has pointed out some unfavourable perinatal effects, the heterogeneity of the study groups both including a vaginal delivery and C-section and the inability to adjust the interfering factors ended up with some controversies. This is why there is not much known about the effects of the nuchal cord in women who are not in the labour process. What do the results of this study add? The current study aimed to exclude the interfering effects such as the active stage of labour. In this study, elective caesarean sections were selected as the study population to evaluate the effects of the nuchal cord on cord blood gas parameters and the IMA values. pH analysis in cord blood is used to detect hypoxia and the IMA is a new ischaemia marker. The results revealed that the in utero nuchal cord is associated with a significantly higher pCO2 and lower pH values and similar IMA values. What are the implications of these findings for clinical practice and/or further research? The final outcome supports that the nuchal cord causes alterations in cord blood gas analysis but this does not reach critical levels. Therefore, the results show that there is no need to change clinical practice when the nuchal cord is detected by ultrasound in a term gestation.
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- Aslı Yarcı Gursoy
- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Care and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Care and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- c Department of Biochemistry , Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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- b Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Health Care and Research Hospital , Ankara , Turkey
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- a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology , Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine , Ankara , Turkey
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Sahin A, Turkoglu S, Tunc N, Duzenci D, Solmaz OA, Bahcecioglu IH, Yalniz M. Is ischemia-modified albumin a reliable tool for the assessment of acute pancreatitis? Ther Clin Risk Manag 2018; 14:627-635. [PMID: 29636618 PMCID: PMC5881528 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s162690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Oxidative stress has been implicated in several disorders, including acute pancreatitis (AP). Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), which reflects the ability to bind cobalt, has been found to be elevated in conditions of oxidative stress and tissue hypoxia. This study examined IMA and adjusted IMA levels in patients with AP, and examined the associations of IMA and adjusted IMA levels to the severity of AP. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 42 consecutive patients with AP and 43 age- and sex-matched control subjects were enrolled. Serum samples were obtained from patients with AP on admission as well as 48-72 hours after hospitalization, and from the controls, at the time of enrollment. Adjusted IMA was calculated by multiplying the IMA value of each patient with the ratio of the patient's albumin value and the median albumin value of the study population. The severity of AP was assessed according to the modified Atlanta classification, and the patients were divided into 2 groups: mild AP and severe AP. RESULTS The serum IMA and adjusted IMA values of patients with AP on admission and those of the controls did not differ (p=0.86 and p=0.99, respectively). The second measurements of IMA and adjusted IMA in the AP group were higher than the first measurements of both the AP group and controls (for all, p<0.01). Among the IMA measurements, only adjusted IMA on admission had the ability to predict the severity of AP. Severe AP was correlated with albumin, and the area under the curve of adjusted IMA values on admission was 0.746 for differentiating patients with severe AP from mild AP with statistical significance (p=0.005). CONCLUSION It was shown that IMA and adjusted IMA levels rise with the progression of AP. Lower levels of adjusted IMA predict the severity of AP. Further studies with serial measurements of IMA are warranted to explore the indicative role of IMA in the course of AP.
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- Abdurrahman Sahin
- Medicine Faculty, Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Health Sciences Faculty, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Medicine Faculty, Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Elazig Education and Training Hospital, Elazig, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Elazig Education and Training Hospital, Elazig, Turkey
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- Medicine Faculty, Department of Gastroenterology, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey
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Bozkaya G, Karaca I, Fenercioglu O, Yildirim Karaca S, Bilgili S, Uzuncan N. Evaluation of maternal serum ischemia modified albumin and total antioxidant status in ectopic pregnancy. J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med 2018; 32:2003-2008. [PMID: 29284337 DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2017.1422718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ectopic pregnancies constitute about 2% of all pregnancies which are the leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths and a considerable cause of maternal morbidity. Oxidative stress can lead to a number of pregnancy related diseases including miscarriage, eclampsia and preterm labor. Ischemia modified albumin (IMA) which reflects the oxidative stress may be used as a marker for ectopic pregnancy. Our aim was to compare the levels of IMA and total antioxidant status (TAS) in ectopic and normal pregnancies and to understand if IMA can be used as a marker to diagnose ectopic pregnancy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Our case-control study consisted of 38 women with ectopic and 42 women with normal pregnancy. IMA and TAS levels were determined in serum samples with an albumin-cobalt binding test and by commercially available kits, respectively. IMA levels were adjusted according to serum albumin levels. Index of oxidation (IOS) was calculated by dividing adjusted IMA (A-IMA) levels with TAS. A receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve analysis was made and cut-off values for the biomarkers were investigated in SPSS 21.0 program (SPSS, Chicago, IL). Data were presented as mean ± standard deviation and a p value < .05 was accepted as statistically significant. RESULTS There was a statistically significant difference in IMA, A-IMA, and IOS levels between ectopic and normal pregnancies. Although TAS level was not different statistically, it was lower in ectopic pregnancy. According to ROC curve analysis, IOS had the largest area under curve. A cut-off value of 0.545 for IOS had 81.6% sensitivity and 59.5% specificity. CONCLUSIONS According to our study, oxidative stress plays an important role in ectopic pregnancy and either A-IMA or IOS can be evaluated as a marker of ectopic pregnancy after further studies.
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- Giray Bozkaya
- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Health Sciences University, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital , Izmir , Turkey
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- b Department of Gynecology , Health Sciences University, Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Health Sciences University, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital , Izmir , Turkey
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- c Department of Gynecology , Health Sciences University, Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Research and Training Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Health Sciences University, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital , Izmir , Turkey
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- a Department of Medical Biochemistry , Health Sciences University, Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital , Izmir , Turkey
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Alptekin H, Yılmaz H, Ozturk B, Ece I, Kafali ME, Acar F. Comparison of electrocautery and plasmablade on ischemia and seroma formation after modified radical mastectomy for locally advanced breast cancer. SURGICAL TECHNIQUES DEVELOPMENT 2017. [DOI: 10.4081/std.2017.7011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The aim of this study was to compare postoperative drainage volumes and IMA levels in patients who underwent modified radical mastectomy (MRM) with using PlasmaBlade (PB) or electrocautery (EC). A total of 36 patients who underwent MRM with PB or EC in our clinic between August 2012 to February 2013 were enrolled. Number of removed and positive lymph nodes, duration of drainage and total drainage volume was recorded. Seroma formation after drain removal and number of aspirations were also recorded. Serum ischemia modified albümine (IMA) levels were analysed before surgery, 1 hour and 24 hour after surgery. In total, 36 patients were treated with MRM in the study period. Of the 36 patients, 16 underwent MRM with PB, and 20 underwent MRM with EC. The patients demographics were similar in both groups. The mean drainage volume and seroma formation were significantly higher in the PB group when compared with EC group (P<0.05). Number of aspirations due to the seroma were also high in PB group. The total aspiration volume of seroma was not different in both groups. IMA levels 24 hours after surgery in the PB group was significantly higher than EC group. There was no statistical significance between the groups for IMA levels at 1st hour. PB is a monopolar energy device and is associated with increased levels of ischemia. This situation resulted with an increased volume of total axillary drainage and elevated risk of seroma formation.
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Baser H, Can U, Baser S, Hidayetoglu BT, Aslan U, Buyuktorun I, Yerlikaya FH. Serum total oxidant/anti-oxidant status, ischemia-modified albumin and oxidized-low density lipoprotein levels in patients with vitamin D deficiency. ARCHIVES OF ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2017; 59:318-24. [PMID: 26331319 DOI: 10.1590/2359-3997000000055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Oxidative damage may be responsible for the pathogenesis and complications of many diseases. Vitamin D deficiency has been suggested as a potential mediator of various extra-skeletal pathologies. However, there are limited data on anti-oxidant properties of vitamin D. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-one subjects with vitamin D deficiency and 30 healthy controls were enrolled into the study. The levels of total anti-oxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), oxidized-low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and fibrinogen were measured in both groups. The measurements were repeated in 17 patients after the replacement of vitamin D. RESULTS Serum IMA and TOS levels were significantly higher (p < 0.001 and p = 0.035, respectively), while TAS levels were significantly lower in patients, compared to controls (p < 0.001). Additionally, fibrinogen was significantly higher in patients than controls (p = 0.003), while ox-LDL and hs-CRP levels were similar between two groups. After the replacement of vitamin D, TAS level significantly increased (p = 0.037), and TOS and fibrinogen levels significantly decreased (p = 0.043 and p = 0.010, respectively). Vitamin D levels were negatively correlated with IMA and fibrinogen levels (r = -0.500, p < 0.001 and r = -0.391, p = 0.002, respectively), although positively correlated with TAS levels (r = 0.430, p < 0.001). No correlation was found between vitamin D levels, and the TOS, ox-LDL and hs-CRP levels. CONCLUSIONS In this study, while serum IMA, TOS and fibrinogen levels were increased, TAS levels were seen to be decreased in patients with vitamin D deficiency. These results suggest that oxidative/anti-oxidative balance shifts in favours of oxidative status in vitamin D deficiency.
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- Husniye Baser
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, TR
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- Department of Biochemistry, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, TR
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, TR
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, TR
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Konya, TR
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Ece I, Ozturk B, Yilmaz H, Yormaz S, Şahin M. The effect of single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy on systemic oxidative stress: a prospective clinical trial. Ann Surg Treat Res 2017; 92:179-183. [PMID: 28382289 PMCID: PMC5378557 DOI: 10.4174/astr.2017.92.4.179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 10/07/2016] [Accepted: 10/24/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Purpose Single incision laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SILC) has become a more frequently performed method for benign gallbladder diseases all over the world. The effects of SILC technique on oxidative stress have not been well documented. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of laparoscopic cholecystectomy techniques on systemic oxidative stress by using ischemia modified albumin (IMA). Methods In total, 70 patients who had been diagnosed with benign gallbladder pathology were enrolled for this prospective study. Twenty-one patients underwent SILC and 49 patients underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). All operations were performed under a standard anesthesia protocol. Serum IMA levels were analysed before operation, 45 minutes and 24 hours after operation. Results Demographics and preoperative characteristics of the patients were similiar in each group. The mean duration of operation was 37.5 ± 12.5 and 44.6 ± 14.3 minutes in LC and SILC group, respectively. In both groups, there was no statistically significant difference in hospital stay, operative time, or conversion to open surgery. Operative technique did not effect the 45th minute and 24th hour IMA levels. However, prolonged operative time (>30 minutes) caused an early increase in the level of IMA. Twenty-fourth hour IMA levels were not different. Conclusion SILC is an effective and safe surgical prosedure for benign gallbladder diseases. Independent of the surgical technique for cholecystectomy, the prolonged operative time could increase the tissue ischemia.
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- Ilhan Ece
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey
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Yin M, Liu X, Chen X, Li C, Qin W, Han H, Guo H, Yang H, Cao D, Du Z, Wu D, Wang H. Ischemia-modified albumin is a predictor of short-term mortality in patients with severe sepsis. J Crit Care 2017; 37:7-12. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2016.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2016] [Revised: 07/05/2016] [Accepted: 08/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Yarcı Gursoy A, Caglar GS, Demirtas S. Ischemia modified albumin in perinatology. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2016; 210:182-188. [PMID: 28056434 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2016.12.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Revised: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 12/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Ischemia modified albumin is a novel marker of ischemia generated due to hypooxygenation and increased hydroxyl free radicals in low pH. The molecule has been licenced for clinical use as an early marker for acute coronary syndrome in cardiology. Since presence of ischemia might have serious and sometimes devastating effects in perinatology, various researches have evaluated its value in different clinical conditions. This narrative review aims to summarize the literature concerning the value of IMA in perinatology and guide for further research.
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- Aslı Yarcı Gursoy
- Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ankara, Turkey
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- Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Biochemistry Department, Ankara, Turkey
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Yarcı Gursoy A, Ozdemir ED, Ozdemir H, Candar T, Caglar GS. Ischaemia-modified albumin in preeclampsia: A critical view. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2016; 37:305-308. [DOI: 10.1080/01443615.2016.1239070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Aslı Yarcı Gursoy
- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Aksaray State Hospital, Aksaray, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department, Aksaray State Hospital, Aksaray, Turkey
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- Biochemistry Department, Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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Balta S, Alemdar R, Erdogan S, Demir M, Ozturk C, Celik T. Ischemia modified albumin in cardiovascular disease. Am J Emerg Med 2016; 34:1699. [PMID: 27236854 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2016.05.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2016] [Accepted: 05/12/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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- Sevket Balta
- Department of Cardiology, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of Cardiology, Etimesgut Military Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, Gulhane Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Facchin F, Catalani S, Bianconi E, Pasquale DD, Stea S, Toni A, Canaider S, Beraudi A. Albumin as marker for susceptibility to metal ions in metal-on-metal hip prosthesis patients. Hum Exp Toxicol 2016; 36:319-327. [DOI: 10.1177/0960327116650011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip prostheses are known to release chromium and cobalt (Co), which negatively affect the health status, leading to prosthesis explant. Albumin (ALB) is the main serum protein-binding divalent transition metals. Its binding capacity can be affected by gene mutations or modification of the protein N-terminal region, giving the ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA). This study evaluated ALB, at gene and protein level, as marker of individual susceptibility to Co in MoM patients, to understand whether it could be responsible for the different management of this ion. Co was measured in whole blood, serum and urine of 40 MoM patients. A mutational screening of ALB was performed to detect links between mutations and metal binding. Finally, serum concentration of total ALB and IMA were measured. Serum total ALB concentration was in the normal range for all patients. None of the subjects presented mutations in the investigated gene. Whole blood, serum and urine Co did not correlate with serum total ALB or IMA, although IMA was above the normal limit in most subjects. The individual susceptibility is very important for patients’ health status. Despite the limited results of this study, we provide indications on possible future investigations on the toxicological response to Co.
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- F Facchin
- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Unit of Histology, Embryology and Applied Biology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Radiological Sciences and Public Health, Unit of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, University of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Unit of Histology, Embryology and Applied Biology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Technology Laboratory, Bologna, Italy
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- Medical Technology Laboratory, Bologna, Italy
- Orthopaedic Traumatology and Prosthetic Surgery and Revisions of Hip and Knee Implants, Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Experimental, Diagnostic and Specialty Medicine, Unit of Histology, Embryology and Applied Biology, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- National Institute of Biostructures and Biosystems, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Technology Laboratory, Bologna, Italy
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Karamanli H, Kiyici A, Arik B, Efe D, Akgedik R. Influence of obstructive sleep apnea on ischemia-modified albumin levels and carotid intima-media thickness. J Investig Med 2016; 64:1035-41. [PMID: 27029471 DOI: 10.1136/jim-2016-000063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is strongly associated with the presence of significant risk factors for cardiovascular disturbances. A disturbance in the oxidative/antioxidative balance is involved in the pathogenesis of OSA and cardiovascular diseases. Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) is suggested as a novel marker of oxidative stress; IMA can be defined as decreased binding of transitional metal ions to serum albumin in oxidative status. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the influence of OSA on IMA levels and CIMT. In total, 61 individuals with OSA with no comorbidities and 24 healthy controls with a similar body mass index and age were enrolled in this study. Serum levels of IMA, CIMT (estimated radiologically), and polysomnographic parameters, were determined and interpreted. Serum IMA levels were significantly higher in individuals with OSA compared with the control group (p=0.0003). CIMT was significantly higher in the OSA group compared with the control group (0.88± 0.26 mm vs 0.75±0.17 mm, p=0.005). The CIMT and serum IMA levels were positively correlated with the apnea-hypopnea index (r=0.35 and r=0.32, respectively), and with the oxygen desaturation index (r=0.34 and r=0.29, respectively) at baseline. Increased IMA levels and CIMT may be related to increased oxidative stress and risk of atherosclerosis in individuals with OSA.
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- Harun Karamanli
- Department of Pulmonology, Ataturk Chest and Chest Surgery Education and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pulmonology, Faculty of Medicine, Ordu University, Ordu, Turkey
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Oncel M, Kiyici A, Oncel M, Sunam GS, Sahin E, Adam B. Increased ischemia-modified albumin and malondialdehyde levels in videothoracoscopic surgery. Ann Thorac Med 2016; 11:66-70. [PMID: 26933460 PMCID: PMC4748618 DOI: 10.4103/1817-1737.172298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Videothoracoscopic surgery leads to general organ hypoperfusion by reducing mean arterial pressure, systemic vascular resistance, and end-diastolic volume index. Oxidative stress occurs as a result of hypoperfusion. Evaluation of the short-term effects of videothoracoscopic sympathectomy on serum ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), malondialdehyde (MDA), and nitric oxide (NO) levels in patients with primary hyperhidrosis was aimed. METHODS: Twenty-six patients who underwent videothoracoscopic surgery were contributed in this study. Venous blood samples were obtained from these patients 1 h before and after the surgery. IMA, MDA, and NO levels were measured in serum samples by colorimetric methods. Albumin concentrations were also measured for each sample, and albumin-adjusted IMA levels were calculated. RESULTS: Postoperative IMA, albumin-adjusted IMA, and MDA values were significantly higher compared to the preoperative values (P = 0.003, 0.027, 0.018, respectively). However, postoperative NO levels were lower than the preoperative values (P = 0.002). There was no significant difference between pre- and postoperative albumin concentrations, and there was no significant correlation between the parameters tested. CONCLUSIONS: We can conclude that elevation in MDA and IMA levels after videothoracoscopic surgery was caused by increased oxidative stress due to minimal ischemia-reperfusion injury after the infusion of CO2 during the surgical process. Videothoracoscopic sympathectomy operation causes a decrease in NO production, and this should be taken in consideration when evaluating nitrosative stress in videothoracoscopic surgery.
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- Mufide Oncel
- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Medical Faculty, Selcuk University, Selcuklu, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Medical Faculty, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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MUHTAROĞLU S, BARLAK KETİ D, ÜNLÜHİZARCI K. Investigation of ischemia-modified albumin levels and some atherosclerosis-related serum parameters in patients with diabetic foot. Turk J Med Sci 2016; 46:126-32. [DOI: 10.3906/sag-1406-38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 04/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Baser H, Can U, Baser S, Yerlikaya FH, Aslan U, Hidayetoglu BT. Assesment of oxidative status and its association with thyroid autoantibodies in patients with euthyroid autoimmune thyroiditis. Endocrine 2015; 48:916-23. [PMID: 25150037 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-014-0399-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 08/14/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Oxidative stress results from either overproduction of free radicals or insufficiency of several anti-oxidant defense systems. It leads to oxidation of main cellular macromolecules and a resultant molecular dysfunction. Thyroid hormones regulate oxidative metabolism and, thus, play a role in free radical production. Studies evaluating oxidative stress in patients with hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism have been encountered in recent years; however, oxidative status in patients with euthyroid autoimmune thyroiditis (AIT) was not investigated previously. Thirty-five subjects with euthyroid AIT and 35 healthy controls were enrolled in the study. Serum oxidative status was determined by the measurement of total anti-oxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), and oxidized-low density lipoprotein (ox-LDL) levels. Serum TAS levels were significantly lower (p<0.001), while serum TOS levels and IMA levels were significantly higher (p<0.001 and p=0.020, respectively) in patients compared to controls. In both groups, ox-LDL levels were similar (p=0.608). Serum TAS levels were negatively correlated with anti-thyroid peroxidase and anti-thyroglobulin (anti-TG) levels (rho=-0.415, p=0.001 and rho=-0.484, p<0.001, respectively). Serum TOS was positively correlated with anti-TG levels (rho=0.547, p<0.001). Further, TAS was positively correlated with free T4 levels (r=0.279, p=0.043). No correlation was observed between thyrotropin, free T3 levels, and TOS and TAS levels. These results suggest that oxidants are increased, and anti-oxidants are decreased in patients with euthyroid AIT, and oxidative/anti-oxidative balance is shifted to the oxidative side. Increased oxidative stress might have a role in thyroid autoimmunity.
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- Husniye Baser
- Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Konya Education and Research Hospital, Meram, Konya, Turkey,
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Oncel M, Kıyıcı A, Onen S. Evaluation of the Relationship Between Ischemia-Modified Albumin Levels and Thyroid Hormone Levels. J Clin Lab Anal 2014; 29:427-31. [PMID: 24953331 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.21789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2014] [Accepted: 05/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND A novel ischemia marker named ischemia modified albumin was previously considered as an early marker of myocardial ischemia, however due to recent reports, its contribution was demonstrated in different pathologies such as oxidative stress, diabetes, stroke and cancer. We aimed to investigate the relation between oxidative stress and thyroid dysfunctions determining IMA levels since IMA is closely related with increased oxidative stress. METHODS A total of 88 individuals were participated in this study: 34 cases in hypothyroid, 27 cases in hyperthyroid and 27 cases in euthyroid group. Ischemia-modified albumin levels were measured by albumin cobalt binding test and thyroid hormone levels were determined with electrochemiluminescent method. RESULTS Ischemia modified albumin levels were significantly decreased in hypothyroid group compared to hyperthyroid and euthyroid groups (p < 0.001). In hyperthyroid individuals ischemia modified albumin levels were higher compared to euthyroid ones (p < 0.001). Ischemia modified albumin was negatively correlated with TSH levels (r = -0.473, p < 0.001), and positively correlated with FT4 and FT3 levels (r = 0.496, p < 0.001 and r = 0.275, p = 0.010, respectively). CONCLUSION We suggest that albumin adjusted IMA levels are significantly lower in hypothyroid group than hyperthyroid and euthyroid groups.
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- Mufide Oncel
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Mevlana University, Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beyhekim State Hospital, Konya, Turkey
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Ellidag HY, Eren E, Yılmaz N, Cekin Y. Oxidative stress and ischemia-modified albumin in chronic ischemic heart failure. Redox Rep 2014; 19:118-23. [PMID: 24620936 DOI: 10.1179/1351000213y.0000000083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Knowledge about the role of oxidative stress in human diseases, including cardiovascular system disorders, emphasizes the need for reliable markers of oxidative stress. Here, we evaluated the levels of the novel marker ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), albumin-adjusted IMA (adj-IMA), and the IMA/serum albumin ratio (IMAR) in patients with chronic ischemic heart failure (CIHF). METHODS A total of 55 patients with CIHF and 40 age- and sex-matched healthy individuals were included in the study. Serum levels of IMA, total antioxidant status, and total oxidant status were analyzed, and the adj-IMA level, IMAR, and oxidative stress index were calculated. RESULTS Serum IMA, IMAR, total oxidant status levels, and oxidative stress index were significantly higher in patients with CIHF than in the controls (all P < 0.0001), whereas albumin and total antioxidant status levels were significantly lower in the CIHF patients (P < 0.0001 and P = 0.0004, respectively). However, there was no significant difference in serum adj-IMA levels between the groups (P = 0.8). DISCUSSION We observed impaired oxidant/antioxidant status in favor of oxidative stress in CIHF patients. Oxidative stress may be a key factor in the development of hypoalbuminemia in CIHF. Further studies are needed to establish the relationships among IMA, albumin, and redox balance in CIHF.
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Ellidag HY, Bulbuller N, Eren E, Abusoglu S, Akgol E, Cetiner M, Yılmaz N. Ischemia-modified albumin: could it be a new oxidative stress biomarker for colorectal carcinoma? Gut Liver 2013; 7:675-80. [PMID: 24312708 PMCID: PMC3848539 DOI: 10.5009/gnl.2013.7.6.675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2012] [Revised: 01/25/2013] [Accepted: 02/09/2013] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background/Aims An impaired oxidative/antioxidative status plays an important role in the pathogenesis of many diseases, including cancer. The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of the novel marker ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) and albumin-adjusted IMA (Adj-IMA) in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) and look for the associations of these with the total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), and oxidative stress index (OSI). Methods Forty patients with CRC (19 females and 21 males; mean age, 56.5±2.1 years) and 39 age- and sex-matched healthy people (22 females and 17 males; mean age, 56.0±1.7 years) were included in this study. Serum levels of IMA, TAS, and TOS were analyzed, and the OSI was calculated. Results Serum IMA, TOS, and OSI levels were significantly higher in patients with CRC than in controls (p<0.0001), whereas TAS levels were significantly lower in CRC patients (p=0.03). There was no significant difference in serum Adj-IMA levels between groups (p=0.32). Conclusions In this study, the oxidative/antioxidant status was impaired in favor of oxidative stress in CRC patients. This observation was not confirmed by IMA measurement. Further studies are needed to establish the relationship between IMA and oxidative stress parameters in CRC and other cancers.
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- Hamit Yasar Ellidag
- Central Laboratories, Antalya Education and Research Hospital of Ministry of Health, Antalya, Turkey
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Lippi G, Plebani M. False myths and legends in laboratory diagnostics. Clin Chem Lab Med 2013; 51:2087-97. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2013-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2013] [Accepted: 02/26/2013] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Özdemir M, Kiyici A, Balevi A, Mevlitoğlu I, Peru C. Assessment of ischaemia-modified albumin level in patients with psoriasis. Clin Exp Dermatol 2012; 37:610-4. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2012.04384.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Oxidative Stress Markers in Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis Patients, Including Coenzyme Q10 and Ischemia-Modified Albumin. Int J Artif Organs 2012; 35:226-32. [DOI: 10.5301/ijao.5000078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/07/2011] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Objectives Oxidative stress results from an imbalance between the production of free radicals and antioxidant activity. There is wide agreement that patients undergoing regular dialysis treatment experience increased oxidative stress. The aim of this study was to investigate serum total antioxidant status (TAS), total oxidant status (TOS), ischemia-modified albumin (IMA), and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels in hemodialysis (HD) and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD) patients, compared with controls. Methods This study was performed on 41 (21 men, 20 women) CAPD patients, 38 (20 men,18 women) HD patients, and 43 (23 men, 20 women) healthy control subjects. CoQ10 levels were standardized using blood lipids. Results Serum TAS levels and CoQ10/total cholesterol values of the HD and CAPD patients were significantly lower, whereas serum IMA and TOS levels were significantly higher, than those of controls. Furthermore, CoQ10/LDL, CoQ10/triglycerides, and CoQ10/total cholesterol + triglycerides values of the CAPD patients were significantly lower than those of controls. No differences were found between serum IMA, TAS, TOS, CoQ10 levels, and adjusted CoQ10 values of the CAPD and HD patients. Conclusions Our results suggest that oxidative stress is increased in HD and CAPD patients compared with controls, as proven by decreased TAS and adjusted CoQ10 levels and increased TOS and IMA levels. Therefore, an antioxidant supplementation to these patients may be suggested.
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Albarello K, dos Santos GA, Bochi GV, Sangoi MB, Almeida TC, Paz da Silva JE, Garcia SC, Moresco RN. Ischemia modified albumin and carbonyl protein as potential biomarkers of protein oxidation in hemodialysis. Clin Biochem 2012; 45:450-4. [PMID: 22342921 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2012.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2011] [Revised: 01/20/2012] [Accepted: 01/28/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of HD on ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and protein carbonyl groups in order to investigate the role of IMA as a marker of protein oxidation. DESIGN AND METHODS This study was conducted with 23 chronic hemodialysis patients. The serum IMA levels and protein carbonyl groups were measured immediately before hemodialysis (pre-HD) and after the end of hemodialysis (post-HD). RESULTS IMA concentrations were significantly higher in post-HD than those of the pre-HD and carbonyl protein concentrations were higher in post-HD in comparison with pre-HD. A significant correlation was observed between IMA and carbonyl protein levels. CONCLUSIONS The increase of IMA levels and protein carbonyl groups post-HD could be attributed to the increase of oxidative stress associated with HD, and IMA appears to be an important biomarker for assessing protein oxidation after HD.
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- Kassiano Albarello
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Hematologia e Hemoterapia, Centro de Ciências Biológicas, Universidade de Passo Fundo, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil
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Stachowicz-Stencel T, Synakiewicz A, Owczarzak A, Sliwińska A, Aleksandrowicz-Wrona E, Lysiak-Szydowska W, Balcerska A. Ischemia-modified albumin as a biochemical marker in children with neuroblastoma and soft tissue sarcomas. J Clin Lab Anal 2012; 25:255-8. [PMID: 21786329 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.20469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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In this study, the levels of ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) in pediatric oncology patients with soft tissue sarcomas (STSs) and neuroblastoma (NB) were analyzed. To date, there have been no studies concerning IMA in these groups of patients. Ninety-nine children with STSs and NB were analyzed from 2006 to 2009, and 30 healthy children were also enrolled in the study. IMA levels were measured throughout treatment in all patients. The levels of IMA in all cancer patients (mean 116.8±39.3 U/ml), in patients with STSs (mean 119.8±27.5 U/ml), and in patients with NB (mean 114.6±36.6 U/ml) were significantly higher than in the control patients (mean 87.3±38.3 U/ml; P=0.0013, 0.0066, and 0.0164, respectively). IMA levels increased before and during the treatment compared with levels in the controls. The determination of IMA levels in pediatric oncology patients with poor prognoses from STSs and NB may play an important role in predicting response to therapy and overall outcome.
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Ramasamy I. Biochemical markers in acute coronary syndrome. Clin Chim Acta 2011; 412:1279-96. [PMID: 21501603 DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2011.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2011] [Accepted: 04/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Owing to their higher risk for cardiac death or ischemic complications, patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) must be identified from other causes of chest pain. Patients with acute coronary syndrome are divided into categories based on their electrocardiogram; those with new ST-segment elevation and those who present with ST-segment depression. The subgroups of patients with ST-segment elevation are candidates for immediate reperfusion, while fibrinolysis appears harmful for those with non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. There is increasing evidence to encourage appropriate risk stratification before deciding on a management strategy (invasive or conservative) for each patient. The TIMI, GRACE or PURSUIT risk models are recommended as useful for decisions regarding therapeutic options. Cardiac biomarkers are useful additions to these clinical tools to correctly risk stratify ACS patients. Cardiac troponin is the biomarker of choice to detect myocardial necrosis and is central to the universal definition of myocardial infarction. The introduction of troponin assays with a lower limit of detection will allow for earlier diagnosis of patients who present with chest pain. Analytical and clinical validations of these new assays are currently in progress. The question is whether the lower detection limit of the troponin assays will be able to indicate myocardial ischemia in the absence of myocardial necrosis. Previous to the development of ultrasensitive cardiac troponin assays free fatty acids unbound to albumin and ischemia modified albumin were proposed as biochemical markers of ischemia. Advances in our knowledge of the pathogenesis of acute coronary thrombosis have stimulated the development of new biomarkers. Markers of left ventricular performance (N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide) and inflammation (e.g. C-reactive protein) are generally recognized as risk indicators. Studies suggest that using a number of biomarkers clinicians can risk stratify patients over a broad range of short and long term cardiac events. Nevertheless, it is still under debate as to which biomarker combination is best preferred for risk prediction. This review will focus on recent practice guidelines for the management of patients with ACS as well as current advances in cardiac biomarkers, their integration into clinical care and their diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic utility.
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- I Ramasamy
- Worcester Royal Hospital, Worcester WR51DD, United Kingdom.
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Role of ischemia-modified albumin in estimating the extent and scope of cardiac ischemia in patients with ST elevation myocardial infarction. Heart Vessels 2011; 26:622-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00380-010-0114-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2010] [Accepted: 12/17/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Sbarouni E, Georgiadou P, Voudris V. Ischemia modified albumin changes – review and clinical implications. Clin Chem Lab Med 2011; 49:177-84. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2011.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 109] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Özdemir S, Kıyıcı A, Balci O, Göktepe H, Çiçekler H, Çelik Ç. Assessment of ischemia-modified albumin level in patients with recurrent pregnancy loss during the first trimester. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2010; 155:209-12. [PMID: 21185113 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2010.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2010] [Revised: 09/21/2010] [Accepted: 12/02/2010] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The finding that ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) is increased in pre-eclamptic pregnancy suggests a role for IMA as a potential biomarker for abnormal placental development related to miscarriage. This study was undertaken to evaluate IMA levels in women with recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL). STUDY DESIGN This case-control study was performed between March 2008 and September 2009, at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Meram School of Medicine. Serum IMA and albumin concentrations were assessed in 43 women with a history of two or more unexplained first trimester miscarriages (group 1), and 42 healthy pregnant women (group 2) in the first trimester. IMA, adjusted IMA and albumin concentrations were compared between the groups. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t-test and Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS IMA and adjusted IMA levels were significantly higher in women with RPL (1.11+0.08 and 1.09+0.09, respectively) compared to women in group 2 (0.88+0.10 and 0.88+0.11, respectively). Albumin levels in group 1 were significantly lower compared with group 2. There was a negative correlation between IMAand albumin levels in each group. CONCLUSION Maternal IMA levels appear to be elevated in women with early RPL. This finding may suggest that an abnormally high hypoxic intrauterine environment may be associated with abnormal placental development that contributes to early miscarriage.
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- Suna Özdemir
- Selçuk University, Meram Medical Faculty, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Konya, Turkey.
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da Silva SH, Pereira RDS, Hausen BDS, Signor C, Gomes P, de Campos MMA, Moresco RN. Assessment of the nickel-albumin binding assay for diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. Clin Chem Lab Med 2010; 49:541-6. [PMID: 21143014 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2011.063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Myocardial ischemia may alter the metal binding capacity of circulating serum albumin. Thus, the aim of this study was to describe an automated method to measure ischemia-induced alterations in the binding capacity of serum albumin for exogenous nickel, and to evaluate the diagnostic characteristics of this assay for the assessment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in patients presenting to the emergency room (ER) with acute chest pain. METHODS We assessed the concentrations of cardiac troponin I (cTnI), serum albumin, ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) measured by the cobalt-albumin binding assay (CABA), and by an automated nickel-albumin binding assay (NABA) in the following groups: ACS (n=63) and non-ischemic chest pain (NICP, n=26). Biochemical markers were determined in blood samples obtained from patients within 3 h of ER admission. RESULTS cTnI, CABA and NABA concentrations were higher in ACS group in comparison to the NICP group. A significant correlation between NABA and CABA was observed (r=0.5387, p<0.001). Areas under the curve for CABA and NABA were 0.7289 and 0.7582, respectively. Both CABA and NABA have the ability to discriminate patients with ACS. However, NABA has a slightly higher ability to discriminate ACS compared with CABA. CONCLUSIONS Patients with ACS have reduced nickel binding to human serum albumin, and NABA may have an important role as an early marker of myocardial ischemia, particularly in patients presenting to the ER with acute chest pain.
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- Sandra Huber da Silva
- Laboratório de Bioquímica Clínica, Departamento de Análises Clínicas e Toxicológicas, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, RS, Brazil
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Kiyici A, Mehmetoğlu I, Karaoğlan H, Atalay H, Solak Y, Türk S. Ischemia-modified albumin levels in patients with end-stage renal disease patients on hemodialysis: does albumin analysis method affect albumin-adjusted ischemia-modified albumin levels? J Clin Lab Anal 2010; 24:273-7. [PMID: 20626021 DOI: 10.1002/jcla.20399] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Ischemia-Modified albumin (IMA) has been used as an early marker in the evaluation of the patients with acute coronary syndrome. We aimed to evaluate IMA in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients on hemodialysis and the effect of albumin methods on albumin-adjusted IMA levels. A total of 30 ESRD patients were included in this study. Serum IMA and albumin levels were measured before and after a hemodialysis session. Albumin concentrations were determined with bromocresol green and bromocresol purple methods. Postdialysis IMA and albumin-adjusted IMA levels with two different albumin methods were significantly increased compared with the predialysis levels (P<0.05). However, we did not find any difference in albumin-adjusted IMA levels in either at the beginning or at the end of the dialysis session. IMA levels increase after hemodialysis, whereas albumin method has no effect on albumin-adjusted IMA levels.
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- Aysel Kiyici
- Department of Biochemistry, Meram Medical Faculty, Selcuk University, Konya, Turkey.
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Catalani S, Leone R, Rizzetti MC, Padovani A, Apostoli P. The role of albumin in human toxicology of cobalt: contribution from a clinical case. ISRN HEMATOLOGY 2010; 2011:690620. [PMID: 22084701 PMCID: PMC3198613 DOI: 10.5402/2011/690620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2010] [Accepted: 10/21/2010] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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The distribution and adverse effects, especially to optic and acoustic nerves, of cobalt released from a hip arthroplasty and its association with albumin were studied. The analysis of cobalt was performed in plasma, whole blood, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). The fraction of albumin binding the metal was determined by colorimetric assay using dithiothreitol (DTT). In all the biological matrices very high levels of cobalt were measured, but contrary to expected, a higher concentration in whole blood than in plasma was observed. The determination of altered albumin confirmed this hypothesis. This evidence might indicate an alteration in the binding of cobalt to albumin and a consequent increase in the concentration of the diffusible (free) fraction of the metal. This appears an interesting starting point for further investigations for identifying and better understanding cobalt neurotoxicity, apparently not so frequent in occupational medicine and clinical practice.
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- Simona Catalani
- Section of Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene, Department of Experimental and Applied Medicine, University of Brescia, P.le Spedali Civili 1, 25123 Brescia, Italy
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Hjortshøj S, Kristensen SR, Ravkilde J. Diagnostic value of ischemia-modified albumin in patients with suspected acute coronary syndrome. Am J Emerg Med 2010; 28:170-6. [PMID: 20159386 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.10.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2008] [Accepted: 10/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Ischemia-modified albumin (IMA) has been proposed as a useful rule-out marker for the diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in the emergency department. This study evaluated the ability of IMA to predict the acute myocardial infarction (AMI) diagnosis in a population of chest pain patients. METHODS The study population comprised 107 subjects (men, 62%; women, 38%) admitted with suspected ACS. None of the patients had ST-segment elevations that qualified for immediate revascularization. Ischemia-modified albumin was determined from serum with albumin cobalt binding test (Inverness Medical Innovations Inc, Stirling, UK). Furthermore, cardiac troponin T, creatinine kinase MB mass, myoglobin, and heart-type fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) were determined on arrival, after 6 to 9 hours, and after 12 to 24 hours. All patients had at least 2 blood samples taken to exclude/verify the AMI. AMI was defined by a cardiac troponin T level greater than 0.03 microg/L. RESULTS Thirty-three percent of the patients (n = 35) had a final diagnosis of AMI. The sensitivity of admission IMA for a final diagnosis of ACS was 0.86 (95% confidence interval [95% CI], 0.69-0.95). Specificity was 0.49 (95% CI, 0.36-0.60). Negative predictive value was 0.88 (95% CI, 0.72-0.95). The optimal cutoff threshold derived from the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve (ROC analysis) was determined as 91 U/mL. The area under the ROC curve was 0.73. Ischemia-modified albumin did not, at any time, provide superior sensitivity or specificity compared with other biomarkers. We do not find the data supportive of IMA as a standard marker in the emergency department.
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- Søren Hjortshøj
- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Research Centre, Aalborg Hospital, Aarhus University Hospital, DK-9000 Alborg, Denmark.
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Effect of albumin concentration and serum matrix on ischemia-modified albumin. Clin Biochem 2010; 43:345-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2009.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2009] [Revised: 08/19/2009] [Accepted: 09/10/2009] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Demir H, Topkaya BÇ, Erbay AR, Doğan M, Yücel D. Ischaemia-modified albumin elevation after percutaneous coronary intervention reflects albumin concentration rather than ischaemia. Ann Clin Biochem 2009; 46:327-31. [DOI: 10.1258/acb.2009.008238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is accepted as a model of myocardial ischaemia in studies of ischaemia markers, especially of ischaemia-modified albumin (IMA). However, there is concern that IMA levels may reflect changes in albumin concentrations rather than myocardial ischaemia also during PCI. Methods Twenty-one consecutive patients (17 men and 4 women) undergoing single-vessel percutaneous coronary angioplasty were enrolled in the study. IMA and albumin levels were measured together with myoglobin, creatine kinase 2 and cardiac troponin I, before (Group 1), immediately after (Group 2) and 6 h after (Group 3) the procedure of PCI. Results The IMA levels of Group 2 were significantly higher than those of Group 1 and Group 3 ( P < 0.05 for both). However, correction of IMA by multiplying with the (individual albumin concentration of the patient/median albumin concentration of Group 1) ratio gave no statistical differences between the groups ( P > 0.05). There were strong negative correlations between IMA levels and albumin concentrations within individual groups ( r = −0.757, P < 0.001; r = −0.712, P < 0.001; and r = −0.705, P < 0.001 for Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3, respectively). Conclusion The results confirm the close dependency of IMA results on albumin concentrations. Therefore, IMA results reflect albumin concentrations rather than myocardial ischaemia also in PCI. This situation and lack of standard reference materials for the albumin cobalt binding assay can lessen the diagnostic performance of IMA.
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
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- Department of Cardiology, High Specialization Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiology, High Specialization Hospital, Ministry of Health, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Ankara Training and Research Hospital
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Ischaemia modified albumin in the diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes. Resuscitation 2009; 80:306-10. [DOI: 10.1016/j.resuscitation.2008.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2008] [Revised: 09/10/2008] [Accepted: 10/29/2008] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Montagnana M, Lippi G, Salvagno GL, Guidi GC. Reference ranges and diagnostic thresholds of laboratory markers of cardiac damage and dysfunction in a population of apparently healthy black Africans. Clin Chem Lab Med 2008; 46:714-6. [PMID: 18839473 DOI: 10.1515/cclm.2008.130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Due to the increasing migration flows mostly concerning Western countries, the problem of reference ranges and cut-off values is a living matter. In particular, the influence of ethnic origin on traditional and novel biochemical markers of cardiac damage, including cardiac troponin T (cTnT), ischemia modified albumin (IMA) and N-terminal prohormone brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), has not been investigated, to the best of our knowledge. METHODS CTnT, NT-proBNP and IMA were assayed by a Modular System in 34 apparently healthy black Africans originating mainly from Central Africa and in 34 apparently healthy white, non-immigrant Italians, matched for age and sex. RESULTS All the subjects investigated displayed cTnT values < 0.01 ng/mL. Black Africans displayed significantly increased concentrations of serum IMA (107 vs. 92 kU/L, p < 0.0001), but not of NT-proBNP (4.9 vs. 3.8 pmol/L, p = 0.4), as compared to the white, nonimmigrant Italians. CONCLUSIONS The results of our investigation indicate that the reference ranges and the thresholds values of IMA, but not those of cTnT and NT-proBNP, may be different according to the ethnic origin of the population. Therefore, although the current decisional thresholds of both cTnT and NT-proBNP may be appropriate for diagnosing cardiac damage and dysfunction in the black African population, that of IMA may require a revision toward higher values.
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- Martina Montagnana
- Sezione di Chimica Clinica, Dipartimento di Scienze Morfologico-Biomediche, Universitá degli Studi di Verona, Verona, Italy.
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