scholarly journals The Importance of Holotranscobalamin Measurement

2007 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Velibor Čabarkapa ◽  
Zoran Stošić ◽  
Radmila Žeravica ◽  
Branislava Ilinčić ◽  
Ana Filipović
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Total Vitamin ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Low Levels ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
M 14

The Importance of Holotranscobalamin MeasurementClinically significant vitamin B12deficiency can occur even with total vitamin B12levels apparently within normal range. There is an indeterminate zone between approximately 154 and 300 pmol/L of vitamin B12where there is likely misclassification of B12status if relying on total serum B12. The aim of the present study was to assess the usefulness of holotranscobalamin in diagnosis of B12deficiency. Blood samples were collected and subjected to assays for vitamin B12and holotranscobalamin. We examined the levels of holotranscobalamin in 32 subjects (n=32, f=18, m=14) with vitamin B12values within interval 154-300 pmol/L. These subjects were compared with control group with vitamin B12>300 pmol/L (n=31, f=17, m=14). 25% of subjects with vitamin B12of 154 to 300 pmol/L had low levels of holotranscobalamin. Holotranscobalamin levels of patients with vitamin B12of 154 to 300 pmol/L were significantly lower than those of control subjects (38.55 ± 23.0 vs. 61.35 ± 31.81 pmol/L, p<0.01). The obtained results also show a positive significant relationship between levels of holotranscobalamin and vitamin B12(r=0.53, p<0.01). In conclusion, holotranscobalamin is a better indicator of early vitamin B12deficiency than total serum cobalamins and it is a useful tool in the diagnosis of vitamin B12deficiency.

scholarly journals The Impact of Wood, Cigarette and Marijuana Smoke on the Reproductive Health of Tandoor Occupants

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 95
Author(s):  
Ghulam Nabi ◽  
Muhammad Amin ◽  
Jeena Urooj ◽  
Muhammad Kamil ◽  
Ayaz Ali Khan
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Serum Testosterone ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Fuel Type ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Testosterone Concentration ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Impact

The objective of this study was to determine the effects of wood, cigarette and marijuana smoke on the reproductive health of tandoor occupants. A total of 100 male individuals were selected (50 control and 50 tandoor occupants). A standard questionnaire was designed regarding their age, economic status, marital status, fuel type, exposure time (per day), use of mask, addiction and reproductive health. Morning blood samples of 5 mL of the size were taken from all participants. Serums were obtained and analyzed for total serum testosterone concentration. Bio-check (USA) kit was used according to the manufacturer protocol and procedures for testosterone analysis. In control group the mean ± SEM of total serum testosterone was 671.9 ± 20.02 ng/dl where as in tandoor occupants it was 542.7 ± 16.40 ng/dl. There was a significant reduction (P**** < 0.0001) in total serum testosterone concentration in tandoor occupants as compared to control group. Reproductive health problems like, low libido, erection problems, infertility, decreased frequency for shaving and absent morning and nocturnal erection were common in tandoor occupants as compared to control group. Wood, cigarette and marijuana smoke negatively affects testosterone concentration and lowers it significantly. This reduced testosterone concentration then produces ill effects like low libido, erection problems, infertility and absent morning and nocturnal erection. 

scholarly journals Correlation Between Chlamydia pneumoniae Infection and Lipid Profile in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

2019 ◽  
pp. 2129-2135
Author(s):  
Mohammed M. F. Al. Halbosiy ◽  
May K. Ismael ◽  
Hadeel A. Nasser
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Chlamydia Pneumoniae ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Conventional Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Positive Results ◽  
Apparently Healthy

      Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a class of diseases that involve the blood vessels or heart. Chlamydia pneumoniae has been considered as the most reasonable; also, it is able to increase and persevere inside vascular cells and to make the chronic inflammation in atherosclerosis. In this study, blood samples were subjected for molecular detection of Chlamydia pneumoniae by using conventional polymerase chain reaction (PCR) depending on 16S rRNA. Seventy patients who suffer from cardiovascular diseases (angina, myocardial infarction and atherosclerosis) aged between 33-86 years have been investigated and compared to twenty of apparently healthy individuals were studied as a control group. Twenty-six samples (37.14) % revealed positive results for Chlamydia pneumoniae by PCR technique in blood samples of patients group, while all control samples were negative. No significant relationship was found among HDL,LDL, cholesterol, but the significant differences in the levels of triglyceride, VLDL between Chlamydia pneumoniae positive and negative within the patients' group were significant (P<0.05).The result of this study revealed that there was elevation of cholesterol and triglycerides level  in patients their ages less than 50 years  compared with other age groups although  there was no significant relationship  between  HDL VLDL,LDL and age ; but generally certain patients with more than 60 years  have the highest level of HDL VLDL, LDL.

The effects of transport by car on coagulation tests

2017 ◽  
Vol 55 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Merve Ergin ◽  
Serpil Erdogan ◽  
Onur Akturk ◽  
Ozcan Erel
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Test Results ◽  
Mechanical Agitation ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Decision Level ◽  
Baseline Group ◽  
Coagulation Tests ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Clinically Significant

AbstractBackground:This research investigated the effects of the transport of blood samples between centers/laboratories by car on coagulation tests.Methods:Five tubes of blood samples were taken from 20 healthy volunteers. The samples consisted of a baseline (control) group, centrifuged and noncentrifuged transported samples; centrifuged and noncentrifuged untransported samples. The groups of centrifuged and noncentrifuged samples were transported by car for 2 h. The centrifuged and noncentrifuged untransported samples were incubated in the laboratory until the transported samples arrived. Prothrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) tests were conducted for all samples.Results:Significant differences between the baseline group and the centrifuged and noncentrifuged transported samples and the noncentrifuged untransported samples were found for APTT levels (p<0.05, for all). In addition, significant mean percentage differences in PT values were found between the baseline group and the noncentrifuged transported samples (p<0.001) and the noncentrifuged untransported samples (p=0.005). The mean level of PT in the noncentrifuged transported samples was outside the upper limit of the clinical decision level.Conclusions:Noncentrifuged transported samples showed clinically significant differences in PT test results that may have stemmed from mechanical agitation during transportation. Therefore, we recommend not transporting noncentrifuged specimens for PT testing by car.

scholarly journals Some blood values in cows diagnosed clinically as ephemeral fever

2012 ◽  
Vol 36 (0E) ◽  
pp. 190-193
Author(s):  
Jameel G. H.
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Sodium Bicarbonate ◽  
Intravenous Injection ◽  
Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Cholesterol Levels ◽  
Bovine Ephemeral Fever ◽  
Low Levels

Sixty cows were included in this study which was conducted in Baquba for the period from April 2011 to October 2011. They were clinically diagnosed as having bovine ephemeral fever (BEF) infection. Blood samples were collected from infected cows before, after treatment, and after recovery. Additionally, 30 healthy cows were included as control group. Sera were separated and submitted for the determination of phosphorus, glucose, cholesterol and pH levels. Statistical analysis of biochemical values revealed significant decrease in serum cholesterol levels in infected cows as compared to control group (P<0.05). Furthermore, the diseased cows showed low levels of pH (acidosis), thus when they treated by intravenous injection of 5% sodium bicarbonate, the signs were rapidly subsided and the cows were completely recovered.

scholarly journals The Changes of Whole Blood Cells and Plasma Proteins in Donors After Plateletpheresis: 42 Donors With a Interval of 14-16 Days and More Than 20 Times

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Li ◽  
Hongmei Liao ◽  
Danfeng Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Whole Blood ◽  
Blood Cells ◽  
Plasma Proteins ◽  
Venous Blood ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Observation Group ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Whole Blood Cells

Abstract Background To study the changes of whole blood cells and plasma proteins in donors after plateletpheresis with multiple donations. Materials and Methods From October 2015 to September 2019, 42 donors with a plateletpheresis interval of 14-16 days and more than 20 times were selected as the research subjects. The venous blood samples were collected from the first and the last screening before plateletpheresis. The result of last screening before plateletpheresis as the observation group, and the first as the control group. Then, the venous blood samples was detected. Results The whole blood cells and plasma proteins in donors after plateletpheresis changes within a normal range in the two groups. The PLT counts in the the observation group was 220.1±40.4 x109/L, which was no statistically significant compared with the change of 216.6±44.5 x109/L in the control group(P>0.05). The HGB in the the observation group was 142.8±10.2 g/L, which was no statistically significant compared with the change of 142.1±8.3g/L in the control group(P>0.05). The HCT in the the observation group was 43.50±3.2%, which was no statistically significant compared with the change of 44.1±2.8% in the control group(P>0.05). The serum TP levels in the the observation group was 70.4±4.7g/L, which was no statistically significant compared with the change of 69.0±4.8g/L in the control group(P>0.05). The serum ALB levels in the observation group was 46.3±2.3g/L, which was no statistically significant compared with the change of 45.8±2.3g/L in the control group(P>0.05). Conclusion There have no effect on the whole blood cells and plasma proteins in donors after plateletpheresis with multiple donations.

Effect of Fibrinolytic Microbes and Enzymes on Biochemical Blood Parameters in Crossbred Calves

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (02) ◽  
pp. 18-21
Author(s):  
R I Kapadiya ◽  
S V Shah ◽  
Y G Patel ◽  
P R Pandya
Keyword(s):  
Blood Parameters ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Glutamic Pyruvic Transaminase ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Overall Performance ◽  
Similar Body ◽  
Control Plasma ◽  
Plasma Phosphorus

Twenty crossbred (HF x Kankrej) calves were allotted randomly to five groups (each had one male and three female calves) almost with similar body weight (85.70±6.37 kg) and age (167.55±21.70 days). Experimental calves of the control group were offered hybrid napier untreated, and the other four groups were offered hybrid napier treated with (i) fungus- Aspergillus spp. (1×107 per g feed), (ii) fibrolytic bacteria- Escherichia spp. (106 CFU per g feed), (iii) xylanase (50 mL/kg having xylanase 1.2 IU/mL), and (iv) consortium of 1/3rd dose of fungus + bacteria + enzyme as treatments for 140 days. The blood samples were collected from each calf at a biweekly intervals in the EDTA vacuttee. Nutrients offered to crossbred calves were sufficient to satisfy the nutrients requirements. Bacteria fed calves had significantly higher (plessthan0.05) mean hemoglobin levels than control. Blood plasma glucose of calves in fibrolytic microbes and enzyme groups was statistically similar to control. Feeding of fungus, bacteria, enzyme, and consortium was without a significant effect on plasma total proteins.In comparison to control (7.53 mg/dL), the plasma phosphorus was significantly (plessthan0 0.05) higher in calves fed enzyme (7.87 ± 0.20 mg/dl) and lower in group fed fungus (7.13 mg/dL). In contrast, in bacteria (7.57 mg/dL) and consortium group (7.60 mg/dL) it was statistically similar to control. Plasma glutamic pyruvic transaminase concentration of crossbred calves was lower ( pless than 0.05) in enzyme and higher (p lessthan 0.05) in fungus, bacteria, and consortium groups than in control, while plasma glutamic oxaloacetate transaminase concentration in all groups was statistically similar. In conclusion, all blood parameters of different groups were within normal range and without adverse effect on the overall performance of calves.

scholarly journals Total serum vitamin C concentration in pregnant women: implications for a healthy pregnancy

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 293-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Garba Ibrahim Hassan ◽  
Amodu Bala Onu
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Dehydroascorbic Acid ◽  
First Trimester ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Premature Delivery ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Vitamin ◽  
Vitamin C Supplementation

OBJECTIVES: total serum vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) concentration was measured in 90 pregnant women, 30 in each trimester (age range 18-35 years) and a control group of age-matched non-pregnant women. METHODS: total serum vitamin C concentration was measured using the 2.4-dinitrophenylhydrazine method which involves the conversion of vitamin C to dehydroascorbic acid in the presence of copper (II) ions and subsequent measurement of the resulting bis-hydrazone at 540nm. RESULTS: the total vitamin C concentration in the first trimester was 2.55 ± 0.82 mg/dl and 2.32 ± 0.40 mg/dl and 0.77 ± 0.10 mg/dl in the second and third trimesters respectively. Relative to serum total vitamin C concentration in the controls (3.15 ± 0.13 mg/dl) these values are significantly lower (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: low serum vitamin C in pregnancy may indicate utilization of this vitamin to mop up the excess reactive oxygen species and maintain its normal homeostasis. Therefore, Vitamin C supplementation during pregnancy is recommended in order to boost the body's low vitamin C level and prevent the predisposition to low birth weight babies, premature delivery and pre-eclamsia all of which are known to be associated with sub-optimal vitamin C levels during pregnancy.

scholarly journals NIGELLA SATIVA (KALONJI)

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (01) ◽  
pp. 142-146
Author(s):  
MUHAMMAD ANWAR BURIRO ◽  
MUHAMMAD TAYYAB ◽  
ALLAH DITTA
Keyword(s):  
Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Ldl Cholesterol ◽  
Nigella Sativa ◽  
Density Lipoprotein ◽  
Hdl Cholesterol ◽  
Total Serum ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Total Serum Cholesterol ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Cholesterol Levels

The increased level of LDL-c in the serum has a high risk and the increased serum HDL-c level has a low risk for the development of atherosclerosis. The effect of Nigella Sativa on levels of cholesterol fractions were determined in this study on rats. Methods: 24 albino rats of 08 weeks age having equal number of males and females were kept at optimum atmospheric condition. The blood samples were taken at the start and different control and experimental diets were given for 24 weeks. The experimental diets were added with Nigella Sativa as 30 mg/kg body weight. The blood samples were taken at the end of study. The blood samples drawn at the start and end of the study were estimated for serum cholesterol. The results of control and experimental groups were compared. Results: Total serum cholesterol in the control group showed increase from 8.3±3.30 to 13.96±9.3 at 24 weeks. The serum HDL cholesterol showed increase from 44.4±6.12 to 80.45±5.95 level at 24 weeks. The serum LDL cholesterol showed increase from 8.3±3.30 to 13.96±9.3 at 24 weeks. The total serum cholesterol in experimental group was increased from 76.9±6.5 to 117.5± 6.65 at 24 weeks. The serum HDL cholesterol levels was increased from 41.7±4.9 to 83.42±5.92 at 24 weeks as compared with control group. The LDL cholesterol levels were decreased from 12.7±6.9 to 8.5±7.8 at 24 weeks. Conclusions: This study shows significant decrease in serum low density lipoprotein cholesterol level, and increase in serum high density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

scholarly journals The B-vitamins in malnutrition with alcoholism: A model of intervitamin relationships

1976 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 143-159
Author(s):  
D. K. Dastur ◽  
N. Santhadevi ◽  
E. V. Quadros ◽  
F. C. R. Avari ◽  
N. H. Wadia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nicotinic Acid ◽  
Pantothenic Acid ◽  
Serum Vitamin ◽  
Liver Function Tests ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Blood Levels ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Moderate Increase ◽  
Total Vitamin ◽  
B Vitamin

1. The B-vitamin status of fifty-nine patients, mainly from the lower socio-economic classes in Bombay, with a history of chronic malnutrition, and of alcoholism of 1·5–20 years’ duration, was studied before and during treatment, and in relation to their clinical, especially neurological, condition. These patients were divided into two neurological categories: (1) those with peripheral neuropathy (mainly sensory and distal) alone, (2) those with mental changes (mainly confusion and disorientation) also. Both categories frequently showed pellagrous pigmentation and mucocutaneous signs of B-vitamin deficiency.2. Thiamin and erythrocyte transketolase (EC 2.2.1.1) activity, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, total and pyridoxal fraction of vitamin B6, folate and total vitamin B12 were estimated in the blood and the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of these patients, and also in the blood of sixty-nine control subjects and in the CSF of some of them. The concentrations of all the vitamins, except vitamin B12, were highly significantly lower in the blood of patients of category 1 compared to the controls, and erythrocyte transketolase activity and pyridoxal concentration in patients of category 2 were significantly lower than those of category 1 patients. Blood pantothenic acid and folate concentrations were reduced less consistently.3. Serum vitamin B12 concentration was significantly increased (though within normal range) in the patients compared to the control group, probably because of the moderate hepatic insufficiency (as assessed by liver function tests) in the former.4. The concentrations of thiamin, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and total vitamin B6 were also highly significantly lower in the CSF in patients of category 1 compared with controls. Furthermore, thiamin, nicotinic acid and total vitamin B6 concentrations were significantly lower in patients of category 2 than those of category 1 patients, indicating that CSF levels reflect better the neurological status of these patients.5. There was a moderate increase in the blood concentration of all the vitamins tested, after a relatively poor hospital diet alone. There was a concurrent increase in the blood levels of thiamin, riboflavin, nicotinic acid and pantothenic acid after parenteral treatment with either thiamin or nicotinic acid. The administration of pyridoxine resulted in a significant increase in the blood levels of riboflavin and the pyridoxal fraction of vitamin B6.

Changes in CD4+CD8–/CD4–CD8+ Ratio and Humoral Immune Functions in Vitamin B12-Deficient Rats

2000 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 167-171 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ulala Funada ◽  
Masahiro Wada ◽  
Tetsunori Kawata ◽  
Kazumi Mori ◽  
Hiroko Tamai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin B12 ◽  
Immune Function ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Vitamin B ◽  
Immune Functions ◽  
Normal Range ◽  
Humoral Immune ◽  
Deficient Group

To clarify the role of vitamin B12 in the function of cell-mediated and humoral immune functions, the splenocytes expression of CD4, CD8 and serum C3, IgM, IgG concentrations were examined in vitamin B12-deficient rats, and the effect of the administration of methylcobalamin was also studied. The CD4+CD8–/CD4–CD8+ ratio in splenocytes was significantly higher in vitamin B12-deficient rats than in control rats (p < 0.05). The value in the 48 hours after methylcobalamin administration group, was within the normal range (p < 0.05). From these results, the elevation of the CD4+CD8–/CD4–CD8+ ratio by vitamin B12-deficiency was confirmed in rats. The serum C3, IgM and IgG concentrations were lower in the vitamin B12-deficient group than in the control group. These findings suggest that vitamin B12 plays a role in maintaining the immune function in rats.

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