We tested the hypothesis whether midkine could represent an early biomarker of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CIAKI) in 89 patients with normal serum creatinine undergoing PCI. Midkine, serum and urinary NGAL, and cystatin C were evaluated before and 2, 4, 8, 24, and 48 hours after PCI using commercially available kits. Serum creatinine was assessed before and 24 and 48 hours after PCI. ...

This research reports a validated multi-residue method based on gas chromatography coupled mass spectrometry technique for analysis of 24 Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in traditional and semi-industrial Taftoon bread using QuEChERS sample preparation. Matrix effect studies were performed by comparing the slopes of solvent based standard calibration curves and spiked calibration curves...

The aim of this study was to investigate the performance rapeseed protein isolate (RPI) or concentrate (RPC) as such and after lactic acid bacteria fermentation ingredients in composite wheat baking. Bread recipes were developed replacing flour with RPI (10%) RPC (20%) obtain a high bread. Fermentation Weissella confusa A16 enabling synthesis situ dextran contributed obtaining bread improved te...

Bester, a hybrid sturgeon (Huso huso L. females ´ Acipenser ruthenus L. males), neither spermiate nor ovulate in the captivity. Thirteen-year-old adult male and female bester were injected with LH-RHa (0.1-0.3 mg/kg B.W.) intramuscularly and spawning status of the treated fish was checked 24-48 hours later. Additionally, changes in serum levels of DHP in both the responded and the non-responded...

Bester, a hybrid sturgeon (Huso huso L. females ´ Acipenser ruthenus L. males), neither spermiate nor ovulate in the captivity. Thirteen-year-old adult male and female bester were injected with LH-RHa (0.1-0.3 mg/kg B.W.) intramuscularly and spawning status of the treated fish was checked 24-48 hours later. Additionally, changes in serum levels of DHP in both the responded and the non-res...

Bread presents one of the easiest opportunities as a food vehicle for delivery nutritional and health-promoting benefits to large segments world population. However, its low status due lack balance essential amino acids inadequate macro- micronutrients has necessitated recent interest in development high-protein hybrid breads (HPHB). Sorrel seed, an underutilized, neglected protein-rich seed ho...

The aim of this work was to evaluate the effect addition (0.5 %, 1 % and 1.5 %) vegetable oils (pumpkin, rapeseed sunflower oil) on technological quality (rheological properties dough, bakery indicators experiment) wheat dough subsequently bread. flour type T 650 used as a base also control. In determined dry matter 86.65 %. By determining (crude protein content, falling number, starch ash titr...

BACKGROUND Various botanical and structural characteristics of starchy food modify the postprandial glucose and insulin responses in humans. OBJECTIVE We investigated what factors in grain products affect human glucose and insulin responses and elucidated the mediating mechanisms. DESIGN Ten men and 10 women [mean age: 28 +/- 1 y; mean body mass index (in kg/m(2)): 22.9 +/- 0.7] with normal...

Background and purpose - The length of stay after total hip arthroplasty has been reduced to 2-4 days after implementing fast-track surgery. We investigated whether a new time-based patient-centered primary direct anterior approach (DAA) total hip arthroplasty (THA) treatment protocol in a specialized clinic, with a planned length of stay of about 24 hours, could be achieved in all patients or ...