Sentences with phrase «measuring plasma levels»

Deficiency of zinc is most frequently evaluated by measuring plasma levels.

These outcomes were determined by measuring plasma levels of a liver enzyme called alanine aminotransferase (reduced by approximately 55 percent) and levels of liver triglycerides (reduced by approximately 21 percent).

Since SLC6A14 is up - regulated in patients with ulcerative colitis indicating potential association between inflammation and the transporter [18], we measured the plasma levels of various cytokines, but again failed to detect major changes in most of the cytokines analysed (result not shown).

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Vitamin D levels in blood were measured during these visits, along with fasting plasma glucose and oral glucose tolerance.

The test measures blood plasma levels of a sticky protein called amyloid - beta.

A stressor that raises an isolated animal's plasma cortisol levels (a measure of stress) by 50 percent does not increase cortisol levels at all when the animal is surrounded by familiar companions.

The Brain Trauma Indicator measures blood plasma levels of the UCH - L1, a protein scientists believe helps dispose of cellular waste in the brain, and GFAP, a structural protein found in non-neuronal cells called astrocytes.

The investigators measured four Aβ peptides and found that no significant differences in plasma levels of any of the Aβ peptides were found among the three genetic groups.

Using data from the Framingham Heart Study (FHS), researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), observed an association specifically between levels of anthranillic acid measured in the plasma and a higher risk of developing dementia and AD after 10 years of follow - up.

Plasma and CSF Aβ1 — 40 and Aβ1 — 42 levels, as well as cognitive, functional, and behavioral measures were determined.

Brain progranulin protein levels were measured in all cases by ELISA, and plasma progranulin protein was measured by western blot.

In addition, plasma drug levels are also measured to determine the rate at which drugs are removed from the body.

We housed wild - type and progranulin - insufficient mice in standard cages or cages with exercise wheels for 4 or 7.5 weeks, and then measured brain and plasma progranulin levels.

In animal studies, phloretin obtain from apples has been shown to help stabilize blood glucose levels, plasma insulin levels, and lessen insulin resistance as measured by the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA - IR).

Fasting Plasma Glucose Test (FPG): This test measures fasting morning blood sugar levels.

Effectiveness of NAC dosage may be evaluated by measuring the early morning fasting plasma cysteine levels.

On the other hand, they measured fasting plasma glucose levels in the morning and found no difference.

A study in 68 male nonsmokers found that ascorbic acid consumed in cooked broccoli, orange juice, orange slices, and as synthetic ascorbic acid tablets are equally bioavailable, as measured by plasma ascorbic acid levels.

«The usual way to test hormone levels has been with a blood test that measures the blood serum or blood plasma content of the hormones.

Their plasma concentrations of THC were measured along with exhaled levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a major pollutant from marijuana smoke.

The new study by Brasky et al measured omega - 3 fat levels in plasma phospholipids.

The higher levels of fasting plasma glucose can be explained with them eating a bigger amount of food for dinner since blood glucose was measured in the morning.

Plasma glucose levels were measured by an enzymatic reaction using glucose oxidase (YSI Inc).

Plasma insulin, ghrelin, PYY (total), and leptin levels were measured with double - antibody radioimmunoassay (Millipore).

Plasma metabolite and hormone levels were analyzed using the mixed - model repeated - measures analysis.

This falsely decreases electrolyte levels when using analyzers that measure electrolyte concentration from the total plasma volume.

Strontium isotope ratios can be measured at the delta ppm level using a medium to high resolution magnetic sector mass spectrometer with multiple fixed collectors and either thermal ionization or inductively coupled plasma as an ion source.

Planed and conducted ELISA to measure the levels of cytokines in blood plasma of the sample group.

The index represents the sum of physiological dysregulations in the body of an individual in response to chronic stressful situation prior to onset of medical illnesses, and is measured by a combination of biomarkers of health such as adiposity, blood pressure and plasma glucose level.