Cumulative IgG reagent carryover detected in carryover evaluation of urinary total protein testing using AU5800 biochemistry analyzer

Jialu Li, Guoxiang Bao

Original articles, Volume 35, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: carryover; urinary proteins; immunoglobulin G; laboratory testing

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2025.020702

A case of alkaptonuria presenting with unexplained dark-stained diapers and spurious hyperoxaluria and proteinuria due to homogentisic acid interference

Thibault Vanhove, Margo Aertgeerts, Peter Witters, Daisy Rymen, Detlef Böckenhauer, Glynis Frans, Pieter Vermeersch

Preanalytical mysteries, Volume 34, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: preanalytical phase; interference; homogentisic acid; dark-stained urine; alkaptonuria; inborn errors of metabolism; case report

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.031002

Diagnostic role of urine human epididymis protein 4 in ovarian cancer

Antonija Hanžek, Christian Siatka, Anne-Cécile E. Duc

Reviews, Volume 34, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: epididymis-specific protein E4; human; ovarian cancer; tumor markers; urine; diagnosis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.030502

A case report of biclonal immunoglobulin D lambda/lambda multiple myeloma in patient with liver echinococcosis

Andrea Prce, Željka Dunđerović, Ivanka Mikulić, Vinka Mikulić, Kristina Ljubić, Ana Ćuk, Ante Bogut, Josip Petrović, Mile Volarić, Tomislav Čolak, Fila Raguž

Case reports, Volume 34, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: multiple myeloma; immunoglobulin D; monoclonal gammopathy; serum protein immunofixation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.020801

Common P-glycoprotein (ABCB1) polymorphisms do not seem to be associated with the risk of rivaroxaban-related bleeding events: Preliminary data

Ana Marija Slišković, Jozefina Palić, Tamara Božina, Lana Ganoci, Majda Vrkić Kirhmajer, Vladimir Trkulja, Joško Bulum, Livija Šimičević

Original articles, Volume 34, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: adverse drug reactions; cardiovascular disease; hemorrhage; pharmacogenetics; risk factors; rivaroxaban

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.020703

Antiphospholipid antibodies in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome

Slavica Dodig, Ivana Čepelak

Reviews, Volume 34, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: antiphospholipid syndrome; antiphospholipid antibodies; lupus anticoagulant; anti-β2-glycoprotein I; anticardiolipin antibodies

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.020504

YKL-40 as a biomarker in various inflammatory diseases: A review

Nina Blazevic, Dunja Rogic, Stipe Pelajic, Marijana Miler, Goran Glavcic, Valentina Ratkajec, Nikolina Vrkljan, Dejan Bakula, Davor Hrabar, Tajana Pavic

Reviews, Volume 34, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: chitinases; Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1; biomarkers; YKL-40; inflammation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2024.010502

Reporting LDL cholesterol results by clinical biochemistry laboratories in Czechia and Slovakia to improve the detection rate of familial hypercholesterolemia

Tomáš Šálek, Vladimír Soška, Marek Budina, Marek Vecka, Veronika Šálková, Michal Vrablík

Original articles, Volume 33, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: familial hypercholesterolemia; technical report; HDL cholesterol; LDL cholesterol; apolipoprotein B; lipoprotein(a)

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2023.030705

The nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2/p53 axis in breast cancer

Lei Xia, Wenbiao Ma, Ahmad Afrashteh, Mir Amirhossein Sajadi, Hadi Fakheri, Mohammad Valilo

Reviews, Volume 33, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: breast cancer; drug resistance; Kelch-like ECH-associated protein 1 (Keap1); nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2); p53

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2023.030504

Diagnosis of chylous abdominal effusions: what is the triglyceride threshold value?

Bertrand Lefrère, Emmanuel Curis, Randa Bittar, Antoine Levasseur, Pierre Grès, Zoé Guilbert, Belkacem Zenati, Corinne Cherfils, Mehdi Sakka, Dominique Bonnefont-Rousselot

Short communications, Volume 33, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: chylous ascites; lipoprotein gel electrophoresis; triglycerides

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2023.020902

Analytical verification of the Dymind D7-CRP automated analyser

Merima Čolić, Bojana Magdić, Monika Kolundžić, Jasna Leniček Krleža

Original articles, Volume 33, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: blood cell count; C-reactive protein; haematology; verification

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2023.020703

Utility of serum indices in a particular case of serum protein electrophoresis

Massimo Daves, Andrea Piccin, Cristina Vicidomini, Antonia De Luisi, Andrea Mega

Case reports, Volume 32, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: capillary zone electrophoresis; interferences; serum indices

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2022.030802

Circulatory cytokeratin 17, marginal zone B1 protein and leucine-rich α2-glycoprotein-1 as biomarkers for disease severity and fibrosis in systemic sclerosis patients

Paul Bălănescu, Eugenia Bălănescu, Cristian Băicuș, Anca Bălănescu

Original articles, Volume 32, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: systemic sclerosis; marginal zone B1 protein; leucine-rich α2-glycoprotein-1; cytokeratin 17; fibrosis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2022.030707

A novel approach for more precise quantification of M-protein using variables derived from immunosubtraction electropherogram and associated biochemistry analytes

Dragana Šegulja, Danica Matišić, Karmela Barišić, Dunja Rogić

Original articles, Volume 32, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: capillary electrophoresis; M-protein; monoclonal gammopathy; multiple myeloma; serum protein electrophoresis; immunosubtraction electrophoresis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2022.030703

Lipoproteins and cholesterol homeostasis in paediatric nephrotic syndrome patients

Yonas Mulat Simachew, Tamara Antonić, Tamara Gojković, Sandra Vladimirov, Marija Mihajlović, Sanja Vujčić, Gordana Miloševski-Lomić, Jelena Vekić, Aleksandra Zeljković, Vesna Spasojević-Kalimanovska, Amira Peco-Antić, Dušan Paripović, Aleksandra Stefanović

Original articles, Volume 32, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: paediatric nephrotic syndrome; glucocorticoid therapy; serum lipid profile; non-cholesterol sterols

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2022.020706

Concordance of apolipoprotein B concentration with the Friedewald, Martin-Hopkins, and Sampson formulas for calculating LDL cholesterol

Pieter-Jan Briers, Michel R. Langlois

Original articles, Volume 32, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: apolipoprotein B; LDL-cholesterol; Friedewald formula; Martin-Hopkins formula; Sampson formula

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2022.010704

Delayed diagnosis and treatment of extreme hypertriglyceridemia due to rejection of a lipemic sample

Jan Van Elslande, Samira Hijjit, Katrien De Vusser, Michel Langlois, Björn Meijers, Ann Mertens, Bart Van der Schueren, Glynis Frans, Pieter Vermeersch

Preanalytical Mysteries, Volume 31, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: extra-analytical phase; hypertriglyceridemia; interferences; lipemia; lipoprotein metabolism

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2021.021002

Detection of monoclonal protein by capillary zone electrophoresis can be challenged by iodinated contrast agent interference: a case report

Clément Capaldo, Mourad Cheddad El Aouni, Damien Laurelli, Cyril Leven, Jean-Luc Carré

Preanalytical Mysteries, Volume 31, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: capillary electrophoresis; interference; iodinated contrast; gammopathy; case report

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2021.021001

Contribution of the laboratory to a diagnosis process by sequential reflective testing: Paraprotein interference on a direct bilirubin assay

Niyazi Samet Yilmaz, Bayram Sen, Ozlem Gulbahar

Case Reports, Volume 31, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: direct bilirubin; interference; paraprotein; reflective testing

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2021.020801

Pre-analytical mysteries: A case of severe hypervitaminosis D and mild hypercalcaemia

Emma Whittle, Elzahn de Waal, Tony Huynh, Oliver Treacy, Adam Morton

Preanalytical mysteries, Volume 31, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: endocrinology; hypercalcaemia; hypervitaminosis D; interferences; paraprotein

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2021.011001

Evaluation of a new equation for estimating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol through the comparison with various recommended methods

Eduardo Martínez-Morillo, María García-García, María Angeles Luengo Concha, Luis Rello Varas

Original Articles, Volume 31, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: cholesterol; equation; evaluation; low-density lipoprotein; triglycerides

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2021.010701

Simple thrombin-based method for eliminating fibrinogen interference in serum protein electrophoresis of haemodialysed patients

Anamarija Rade, Anamarija Đuras, Irena Kocijan, Patricija Banković Radovanović, Ana Turčić

Original papers, Volume 30, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: fibrinogen; electrophoresis; central venous catheter; thrombin; interference

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2020.020705

Classical pathway activity C3c, C4 and C1-inhibitor protein reference intervals determination in EDTA plasma

Benjamin Lopez, Nicolas Bertier, Emmanuel Ledoult, Romane Joudinaud, Mehdi Maanaoui, Victoria Majerus, Emmanuelle Moitrot, Anne-Sophie Deleplancque, Stéphanie Rogeau, David Launay, Guillaume Lefèvre, Myriam Labalette, Sylvain Dubucquoi

Original Articles, Volume 29, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: reference values; complement C3c; complement C4; classical complement pathway; complement C1 inhibitor protein

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2019.030707

Protein Induced by Vitamin K Absence II (PIVKA-II) as a potential serological biomarker in pancreatic cancer: a pilot study

Sara Tartaglione, Irene Pecorella, Serena Rita Zarrillo, Teresa Granato, Valentina Viggiani, Lucia Manganaro, Cinzia Marchese, Antonio Angeloni, Emanuela Anastasi

Original Articles, Volume 29, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: pancreatic cancer; PIVKA-II; CA 19-9; CA 242; CEA

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2019.020707

Evaluation of a commercial liquid-chromatography high-resolution mass-spectrometry method for the determination of hepcidin-25

Dietmar Enko, Sieglinde Zelzer, Günter Fauler, Markus Herrmann

Original articles, Volume 29, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: hepcidin-25; preanalytical phase; protein biomarker; liquid-chromatography high-resolution mass-spectrometry

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2019.020701

Higher serum lectin-like oxidized low-density lipoprotein receptor-1 in patients with stable coronary artery disease is associated with major adverse cardiovascular events: A multicentre pilot study

Zi-wen Zhao, Yi-wei Xu, Shu-mei Li, Jin-jian Guo, Tao Yi, Liang-long Chen

Original Articles, Volume 29, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: coronary artery disease; sLOX-1; prognosis; major adverse cardiovascular events; biomarker

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2019.010705

Prognostic value of procalcitonin and lipopolysaccharide binding protein in cancer patients with chemotherapy-associated febrile neutropenia presenting to an emergency department

Luis García de Guadiana-Romualdo, Pablo Cerezuela-Fuentes, Ignacio Español-Morales, Patricia Esteban-Torrella, Enrique Jiménez-Santos, Ana Hernando-Holgado, María Dolores Albaladejo-Otón

Original Articles, Volume 29, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: febrile neutropenia; prognosis; Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer; procalcitonin; lipopolysaccharide binding protein

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2019.010702

Significance of LDL and HDL subclasses characterization in the assessment of risk for colorectal cancer development

Milica Stevanovic, Jelena Vekic, Natasa Bogavac-Stanojevic, Jelena Janac, Zeljka Stjepanovic, Dejan Zeljkovic, Bratislav Trifunovic, Vesna Spasojevic-Kalimanovska, Aleksandra Zeljkovic

Original Papers, Volume 28, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: colorectal cancer; risk prediction; lipoprotein subclasses; lipoprotein size; cost-effectiveness

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2018.030713

The diagnostic accuracy of clinical and laboratory parameters in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the adult emergency department population - a case control pilot study

Ivo Soldo, Vanja Radisic Biljak, Branko Bakula, Maja Bakula, Ana-Maria Simundic

Original Papers, Volume 28, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: appendicitis; emergency service; white blood cell count; C-reactive protein; urinalysis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2018.030712

Gamma heavy-chain disease accompanied with follicular lymphoma: a case report

Paula San-José, Vicente Aguadero, Granada Perea, Meritxell Estrada, Eugenio Berlanga

Case Reports, Volume 28, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: paraproteins; electrophoresis; lymphoma; heavy chain disease

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2018.010802

Tau protein as a possible marker of cerebrospinal fluid leakage in cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: A pilot study

Jean-Baptiste Oudart, Laure Zucchini, François-Xavier Maquart, Xavier Dubernard, Marc Labrousse, Géraldine Fiabane, Alexandra Quedreux, Fabien Litre, Laurent Ramont

Original Papers, Volume 27, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: cerebrospinal fluid; cerebrospinal fluid leakage; cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea; ELISA; Tau protein

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2017.030703

Performance characteristics of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 activity assay on the Dimension Vista analyser and preliminary study of a healthy Italian population

Alessandro De Stefano, Liliana Mannucci, Renato Massoud, Sergio Bernardini, Claudio Cortese

Original Papers, Volume 27, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: Lp-PLA; assay validation; cardiovascular disease; Darapladib; reference intervals

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2017.030701

The role of laboratory testing in detection and classification of chronic kidney disease: national recommendations

Vanja Radišić Biljak, Lorena Honović, Jasminka Matica, Branka Krešić, Sanela Šimić Vojak

Review, Volume 27, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: chronic kidney disease (CKD); recommendations; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); albuminuria; proteinuria

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2017.019

Interference of M-protein on prothrombin time test – case report

Sandra Margetić, Ivana Ćelap, Lora Dukić, Ines Vukasović, Lucija Virović-Jukić

Case Report, Volume 26, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: prothrombin time; interference; M-protein; monoclonal gammopathy; thrombin time

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2016.028

Laboratory diagnostics of chronic kidney disease in Croatia: state of the art

Vanja Radišić Biljak, Lorena Honović, Jasminka Matica, Branka Knežević, Sanela Šimić Vojak

Original papers, Volume 25, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: survey; chronic kidney disease; estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR); albuminuria; proteinuria; creatinine; harmonization

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.009

Glycated nail proteins as a new biomarker in management of the South Kivu Congolese diabetics

Philippe B. Katchunga, Patrick N. Mirindi, Antoine S. Kishabongo, Justin C. Cikomola, Socrate Bwanamdogo, Jan Philippé, Marijn M. Speeckaert, Joris R. Delanghe

Original papers, Volume 25, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: fasting glucose concentration; fructosamine; hemoglobin A1c protein; nails; sub-Saharan Africa; diabetes mellitus

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.048

Diagnostic accuracy of urinary prostate protein glycosylation profiling in prostatitis diagnosis

Tijl Vermassen, Charles Van Praet, Filip Poelaert, Nicolaas Lumen, Karel Decaestecker, Piet Hoebeke, Simon Van Belle, Sylvie Rottey, Joris Delanghe

Original papers, Volume 25, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: diagnostic marker; prostatitis; urinary asparagine-linked glycosylation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.045

Application of sigma metrics for the assessment of quality assurance using the MQ-2000 PT HbA1c analyzer

Kağan Huysal, Yasemin U Budak

Original papers, Volume 25, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: diabetes mellitus; hemoglobin A1c protein; human; chromatography; high pressure liquid chromatography

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.042

Cerebrospinal fluid protein and glucose examinations and tuberculosis:
Will laboratory safety regulations force a change of practice?

William P. Tormey, Christopher O’Hagan

Review Article, Volume 25, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: glucose; proteins; cerebrospinal fluid; tuberculosis; safety; accreditation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.035

Circulating resistin protein and mRNA concentrations and clinical severity of coronary artery disease

Jelena Joksic, Miron Sopic, Vesna Spasojevic-Kalimanovska, Dimitra Kalimanovska-Ostric, Kristina Andjelkovic, Zorana Jelic-Ivanovic

Research Article, Volume 25, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: resistin; human; gene expression; coronary artery disease; acute coronary syndrome

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.025

Advances in urinary protein biomarkers for urogenital and non-urogenital pathologies

Johanna Pedroza-Díaz, Sarah Röthlisberger

Review, Volume 25, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: urine; protein; biomarker

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.003

Paraprotein interference with turbidimetric gentamicin assay

Goce Dimeski, Kendra Bassett, Nigel Brown

Case report, Volume 25, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: turbidimetry; IgM; paraprotein; interference

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2015.014

Abnormal gel flotation in a patient with apperant pneumonia diagnosis: a case report

Fethullah Gerin, Dilber Coban Ramazan, Ozgur Baykan, Onder Sirikci, Goncagul Haklar

Case report, Volume 24, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: separator gel; preanalytical phase; blood collection tube; floating gel; hyperproteinemia

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2014.021

The role of CRP and inflammation in the pathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration

Emina Colak, Nada Majkic-Singh, Lepsa Zoric, Aleksandra Radosavljevic, Natalija Kosanovic-Jakovic

Review, Volume 22, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: age-related macular degeneration; C-reactive protein; inflammation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.005

Investigation of unusual high serum indices for lipemia in clear serum samples on Siemens analysers Dimension

Eva Fliser, Ksenija Jerkovic, Tanja Vidovic, Maksimilijan Gorenjak

Original papers, Volume 22, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: hyperlipidemia; multiple myeloma; paraproteins; immunoglobulins; artifacts

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.037

Diagnostic accuracy of heart fatty acid binding protein (H-FABP) and glycogen phosphorylase isoenzyme BB (GPBB) in diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction in patients with acute coronary syndrome

Zlatko Cubranic, Zeljko Madzar, Sanja Matijevic, Stefica Dvornik, Elizabeta Fisic, Vjekoslav Tomulic, Juraj Kunisek, Gordana Laskarin, Igor Kardum, Luka Zaputovic

Original papers, Volume 22, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: biological markers; heart fatty acid-binding protein; glycogen phosphorylase; sensitivity; specificity; acute myocardial infarction

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.025

FABP 2 gene polymorphism and metabolic syndrome in elderly people of Croatian descent

Lana Feher Turkovic, Alica Pizent, Slavica Dodig, Mladen Pavlovic, Daria Pasalic

Original papers, Volume 22, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: fatty acid-binding proteins (FABPs); FABP2; genetic polymorphism; metabolic syndrome

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.024

Investigation of ABCA1 C69T polymorphism in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Ergen H. Arzu, Ümit Zeybek, Özlem Gök, Karaali Z. Eremis

Original papers, Volume 22, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: diabetes mellitus; lipoproteins; high density lipoprotein; dyslipidemia; polymorphism; genetic

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.013

Relationship between serum interleukin-1β levels and acute phase response proteins in patients with familial Mediterranean fever

Kadir Yildrim, Hulya Uzkeser, Mustafa Keles, Saliha Karatay, Ahmet Kiziltunc, Muhammet Dursun Kaya, Abdulkadir Yildirim

Original papers, Volume 22, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: familial Mediterranean fever; cytokine; IL-1β; inflammation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2012.012

Eosinophil catonic protein – current concepts and controversies

Renata Topic Zrinski, Slavica Dodig

Review, Volume 21, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: eosinophil cationic protein; polymorphism; cytotoxicity; asthma

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2011.019

Comparison of two immunoassays for CA19-9, CEA and AFP tumor markers

Adriana Unić, Lovorka Đerek, Nevenka Stančin, Tihana Serdar, Novka Šprajc, Željko Romić

Original papers, Volume 20, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: tumor markers; carbohydrate antigen 19-9; alpha-fetoprotein; carcinoembryonic antigen; immunoassay

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2010.010

Concentration of C-reactive protein, magnesium and calcium in children with acute bronchoconstriction before and after therapy with salbutamol

Slavica Dodig, Ivana Cepelak, Miljenko Raos, Renata Zrinski Topic, Jadranka Zivicic, Ivan Pavic

Original papers, Volume 20, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: asthma; bronchoconstriction; calcium; child; C-reactive protein; magnesium

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2010.030

Quality in the analytical phase

Oswald Sonntag

Special issue, Volume 20, June, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: analytical errors; patient safety; clinical laboratory; quality control; drug interference; calibration; paraprotein; reference interval

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2010.017

Hematological markers of anemia and C-reactive protein in patients with stable chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Dolores Pancirov, Vanja Radišić Biljak, Gordana Stjepanović, Ivana Čepelak

Original papers, Volume 19, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; anemia; C-reactive protein; GOLD guidelines

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2009.025

C-reactive protein and complement components C3 and C4 in children with latent tuberculosis infection

Slavica Dodig, Daniela Galez, Ivka Zoričić-Letoja, Branka Kristić-Kirin, Kornelija Kovač, Boro Nogalo, Jadranka Živčić, Renata Zrinski-Topić

Original papers, Volume 18, February, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: child; complement C3; complement C4; C-reactive protein; latent tuberculosis infection; tuberculosis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2008.007

Antibodies to citrullinated proteins/peptides in rheumatoid arthritis: what have we learned so far?

Andrea Tešija-Kuna, Marijana Žirović

Review, Volume 18, October, Issue 3

KEYWORDS: rheumatoid arthritis; citrullination; peptidylarginine deiminase; anti-CCP antibodies; anti-MCV antibodies

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2008.025

Comparison of systemic inflammatory and hematology parameters in normal C57Bl/6 and genetically diabetic db/db mice during local wound repair

Kristina Šitum, Ana Bokulić, Vanesa Ivetić-Tkalčević, Michael J. Parnham, Snježana Čužić, Koraljka Đurić, Ines Glojnarić, Daša Ševeljević-Jaran, Karmen Brajša

Original papers, Volume 17, June, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: db/db mice; serum amyloid A protein; interferon-gamma; inflammation

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2007.009

Protein-associated O-GlcNAc, a multifunctional mechanism in cell signaling and its role in the pathogenesis of diabetes, stress and malignant diseases

Tamas Nagy, Attila Miseta, Gabor L. Kovacs

Review, Volume 17, December, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: O-GlcNAc; Ca2+; diabetes; stress response; malignancy

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2007.015

Book review: Proteins of the Cerebrospinal Fluid. Analysis and Interpretation in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Disease. Second Edition, Edward J. Thompson, Elsevier Academic Press, 2005

Željka Vogrinc

Opinion, Volume 17, June, Issue 1

Obesity, lipoproteins and physical activity

Branka Salzer, Željko Trnka, Mate Sučić

Short review, Volume 16, June, Issue 1

KEYWORDS: obesity; risk factor; lipoproteins; disease prevention; physical activity

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2006.005

Assessment of analytical properties of the Randox full range assay for determination of C-reactive protein concentration in preterm infants and newborns

Nada Vukelić, Ines Vukasović, Elizabeta Topić

Original papers, Volume 16, December, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: C-reactive protein; sepsis; preterm infants; newborns

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2006.016

C-reactive protein in children with asthma and allergic rhinitis

Daniela Galez, Slavica Dodig, Miljenko Raos, Boro Nogalo

Original papers, Volume 16, December, Issue 2

KEYWORDS: C-reactive protein; asthma; allergic rhinitis

https://doi.org/10.11613/BM.2006.015