Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2021
Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio may be a predictor for ascending aortic aneurysm.
The predictive value of the fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio has been evidenced in coronary artery disease. Available data demonstrated that inflammation and oxidative stress are the relevant mechanisms of ascending aortic aneurysm formation and dilatation. The fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio reflects oxidative stress and inflammation. This study investigated the correlation between fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio and ascending aortic aneurysm. ⋯ Fibrinogen-to-albumin ratio is associated with ascending aortic aneurysm and may serve as blood marker for identifying high-risk patients.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2021
Expression of metalloproteinases 2 and 9 and plasma zinc concentrations in women with fibroadenoma.
This study aims to investigate the association between the immunohistochemical expression of matrix metalloproteinase-2 and matrix metalloproteinase-9 and plasma zinc in women with fibroadenoma. ⋯ Women with fibroadenoma had hypozincemia and positive expression of metalloproteinases.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2021
Imbalance between the cellular proliferation and death in harderian gland of female mice with hyperprolactinemia.
To assess the impact of the metoclopramide-induced hyperprolactinemia in cellular death and proliferation in the harderian gland of female mice. ⋯ The hyperprolactinemia led to increased cell death in the acini the harderian gland and cell proliferation in the stroma glandular, fact that suggesting a reduction process of cellular activity and fibrosis, which suggests impairment in the functioning of the lacrimal harderian.