Fucosylated haptoglobin (Fuc-Hpt) and Mac-2 binding protein (Mac-2 bp) are identified as cancer biomarkers, based on the results from a glyco-proteomic analysis. Recently, we reported that these glyco-biomarkers were associated with liver fibrosis and/or ballooning hepatocytes in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). We evaluated the ability of these glycoproteins to estimate ...

Pulmonary platelet sequestration has been implicated in the pathophysiology of ARDS. Since HPTs are frequently given therapeutically to patients with ARDS, a serious concern clinically has been the possibility that platelet transfusions might worsen pulmonary function in such patients. To prospectively evaluate this issue, we assessed the effects of HPT on two parameters of pulmonary function: ...

We report a dramatic and irreversible reduction in the lattice thermal conductivity of bulk crystalline silicon when subjected to intense plastic strain under a pressure of 24 GPa using high-pressure torsion (HPT). Thermal conductivity of the HPT-processed samples were measured using picosecond time domain thermoreflectance. Thermal conductivity measurements show that the HPT-processed samples ...

The hyperparathyroidism-jaw tumour (HPT-JT) syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by parathyroid tumours, which are frequently carcinomas, and ossifying jaw fibromas. In addition, some patients may develop renal tumours and cysts. The gene causing HPT-JT, which is referred to as HRPT2 and is located on chromosome 1q31.2, encodes a 531 amino acid protein called PARAFIBROMIN. T...

Calcimimetics are effective in lowering serum parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels in hyperparathyroidism (HPT). However, they failed to reduce PTH levels in the long term in the setting of primary malignant HPT. A haemodialysis patient suffering from severe longstanding secondary HPT underwent total parathyroidectomy with autotransplantation of parathyroid tissue in her left arm. In the following ...

The histidine-containing phosphotransfer (HPt) domain is a novel protein module with an active histidine residue that mediates phosphotransfer reactions in the two-component signaling systems. A multistep phosphorelay involving the HPt domain has been suggested for these signaling pathways. The crystal structure of the HPt domain of the anaerobic sensor kinase ArcB has been determined at 2.06 A...

Hypertension (HPT) is the most common condition seen in primary care that can lead to health consequences and death if not detected early and treated appropriately.This study aimed to synthesize the prevalence, awareness, and control of HPT, and investigate the risk factors for HPT in Myanmar.We performed a meta-analysis of observational studies. Relevant studies were searched in electronic dat...

OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical value of calcium load test in the differentiation of various types of hyperparathyroidism (HPT). METHODS A total of 56 healthy subjects (Control) and 68 patients with different types of HPT hyperparathyroidism were recruited into this study. RESULTS In primary HPT (PHPT) group, the inhibition rate of PTH (PTH-IR) was significantly smaller than those in ...

Cold-tolerant, neurotoxigenic, endospore forming Clostridium (C.) botulinum type E belongs to the non-proteolytic physiological C. botulinum group II, is primarily associated with aquatic environments, and presents a safety risk for seafood. High pressure thermal (HPT) processing exploiting the synergistic effect of pressure and temperature can be used to inactivate bacterial endospores. We inv...

BACKGROUND Prior studies suggest that renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) inhibitors decrease parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) on serum PTH in participants with and without primary hyperparathyroidism (P-HPT). METHODS An open-label, single-arm, pilot study whereby participants with and without P-...