Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), serum and tissues were collected. (cdc.gov)
Elevated levels of active TGF-β1 were documented not only in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) but also in tissue samples within 24 h after the diagnosis of ARDS [ 6 ]. (ersjournals.com)
Based on the changing disease pattern of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) associated pulmonary complications we conducted a prospective study in order to compare the value of laboratory tests in patients with Pneumocystis (P.) carinii pneumonia (PCP) and other pulmonary complications and of different identification methods of P. carinii in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in PCP patients. (unboundmedicine.com)
The lung wet-to-dry weight ratio, malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in lung tissue, lung permeability index, hematoxylin and eosin staining, cytokines in the serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), neutrophil counts in BALF, LPS-induced A549 cell apoptosis as well as apoptosis-inducing factor (AIF), and Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase-1 (PARP-1) expression in both mice and A549 cells were detected. (cjphysiology.org)
Vitamin A concentrations in lung, serum and liver were measured post pneumonia until early adulthood. (nature.com)
Tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6 and IL-8 concentrations were measured by ELISA in both bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid and serum. (karger.com)
The concentrations of IL1-β and IL-6 in BAL fluid were found to be significantly higher in the involved lung than those in either the noninvolved lung (p = 0.008 and p = 0.012, respectively) or serum (p = 0.002 and p = 0.025, respectively). (karger.com)
Serum CRP concentrations were increased compared to those in the involved and noninvolved lung in BAL fluid (p = 0.000 and p = 0.000, respectively). (karger.com)
This ELISA kit applies to the in vitro quantitative determination of Mouse IL-2 concentrations in serum, plasma and other biological fluids. (elabscience.com)
The mRNA expression levels and protein concentrations of inflammatory cytokines in the lung tissue and mouse serum were measured using reverse transcription‑quantitative PCR and ELISA, respectively. (spandidos-publications.com)
Broncho-alveolar lavage1
On day 15, broncho-alveolar lavage fluid, blood and lung tissue was collected. (edu.iq)
Galactomannan6
Zhang S, Wang S, Wan Z, Que C, Li R, Yu J. Quantitative Real-Time PCR and Platelia Galactomannan Assay for the Diagnosis of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis: Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Performs Better Than Serum in Non-neutropaenic Patients. (medscape.com)
Detection of galactomannan (a component of the Aspergillus cell wall) in serum or bronchoalveolar lavage fluid is recommended as an accurate marker for the diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis in adults and children, when used in certain patient subpopulations, such as hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients or patients with hematologic malignancies. (medscape.com)
A prospective comparison of galactomannan in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for the diagnosis of pulmonary invasive aspergillosis in medical patients under intensive care: comparison with the diagnostic performance of galactomannan and of (1→3)-ß-D-glucan chromogenic assay in serum samples. (acciusa.com)
Ahmad, S., Khan, Z.U., and Theyyathel, A.M. (2007) Diagnostic value of DNA, (1→3)-beta-d-glucan, and galactomannan detection in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage of mice experimentally infected with Aspergillus terreus. (acciusa.com)
Serum (1→3)-β-D-glucan and galactomannan levels in patients with cystic fibrosis: a retrospective cohort study. (medscape.com)
Aspergillosis2
Submit tissue and fluid specimens for histopathologic, cytologic, and culture examination to diagnose invasive aspergillosis. (medscape.com)
Serum Lateral Flow assay with digital reader for the diagnosis of invasive pulmonary aspergillosis: A two-centre mixed cohort study. (duke.edu)
The purpose of this study is to determine how the genetic code of cells, particularly cells of the innate immune system, changes during early osteoarthritis progression and how those values correlate to levels of inflammatory biomarkers, called cytokines, in joint fluid. (grayson-jockeyclub.org)
RESULTS: In bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, WPS increased neutrophil and lymphocyte numbers, lactate dehydrogenase, myeloperoxidase and matrix metallopeptidase 9 activities, as well as several proinflammatory cytokines. (who.int)
Neutrophil1
Role of neutrophil extracellular la NETosis en las enfermedades infecciosas pulmonares. (bvsalud.org)
Protein9
In 217 HIV-1-infected patients we evaluated the following parameters: platelets, serum lactat dehydrogenase (LDH), total serum protein (TP), hemoglobin (Hb), and CD4+ and CD8+ T-lymphocyte count. (unboundmedicine.com)
The mean values of platelets, of LDH, and of total serum protein of PCP patients and those of patients with other pulmonary diseases differed statistically significant as well as the mean values of these parameters of PCP patients and those of patients with bacterial pneumonia. (unboundmedicine.com)
Logistic-regression analysis revealed the number of platelets and the amount of total serum protein as independent, significant prognostic factors. (unboundmedicine.com)
Platelets, total serum protein, and CD4+ T-lymphocyte count should be included into the criteria for the presumptive diagnosis of PCP. (unboundmedicine.com)
Baseline IGF-I plasma levels were measured in 77 patients (66 males, median age 65.5 ± 10.6 years), diagnosed with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer, and were correlated with serum albumin and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels, weight loss history, treatment response and overall survival. (karger.com)
Blood tests revealed leukocytosis with elevated serum C-reactive protein levels. (springeropen.com)
ABSTRACT This study evaluated peripheral eosinophil and serum eosinophilic cationic protein (s-ECP) levels as markers of asthma control. (who.int)
After killing of the animals pressure-volume curves were recorded, and bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was performed for assessment of protein content and the small/large surfactant aggregate ratio. (nih.gov)
We also collected the water from Chinese water pipes to assess the mutagenicity of its major components and simulated Chinese water-pipe smoke exposure fine particulate 2.5 (PM2.5) by using the High Volume Air Sampler and individuals' sera to search for the potential protein biomarkers of COPD. (who.int)
Tissue2
Total cell count, tissue TNF- α, IL -33, and serum IgE increased considerably after sensitization to ovalbumin (OVA), while GSH levels decreased significantly. (edu.iq)
On the other hand, administration of cinnamic acid in (25mg and 50mg/kg) has significantly decreased total WBC count, tissue TNF- α, IL -33, and serum IgE results, and a significant increase on GSH results. (edu.iq)
Assay2
Serum bioactivity (with and without exosomal fractions) was assessed via 1) serum cumulative inflammatory potential (SCIP) assay on mouse brain endothelial cells (MBEC) and 2) myography using naïve thoracic aorta from male C57BL6 mice incubated with 1% serum from exposed mice to evaluate vasodilatory changes. (cdc.gov)
Duffner, U., Abdel-Mageed, A., Dahl, K., Fogg, G., and Hester, J. (2011) Serum (1→3)-ß-D-glucan levels (Fungitell assay) is not useful as a screening test for recipients of an allogeneic HSCT while on immunoglobulin replacement. (acciusa.com)
Albumin1
Elastance remained elevated (+23%) only in closed-chest animals, being associated with interstitial pulmonary edema, as reflected by increased lung wet-to-dry weight ratio with normal albumin concentration in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid. (nih.gov)
Prognostic value1
As fibrosing activity, measured by synthesis and degradation of collagen, seems to have an important role in inflammatory processes, we hypothesised that procollagen propeptide serum levels have a prognostic value in MOF and death subsequent to severe sepsis. (biomedcentral.com)
Laboratory tests showed an inflammatory reaction, liver dysfunction, and a high serum level of KL-6. (or.jp)
Inflammatory1
These preliminary findings suggest that MWCNT pulmonary exposure induces inflammatory activation in the lungs of C57BL6 mice in a dose- and time-dependent manner and may produce serum bioactivity via exosomal delivery. (cdc.gov)
Pneumonia4
We stated that serum vitamin A levels in neonatal S. pneumoniae pneumonia mice were lower than 0.7µmol/L from day 2-7 post infection, while pulmonary vitamin A productions were significantly lower than those in the control mice from day 7-28 post infection. (nature.com)
Our data suggest that neonatal S. pneumoniae pneumonia induce serum vitamin A deficiency and long-time lung vitamin A reduction, vitamin A supplement after neonatal S. pneumoniae pneumonia inhibit the progression of asthma by altering CD4 + T cell subsets. (nature.com)
In this study, we established a neonatal non-lethal S. pneumoniae pneumonia mice model and monitored vitamin A levels in lung, serum and liver until early adulthood. (nature.com)
After transplantation, the patient tested positive for recurrent blood cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infections, and on March 31, 2020, he underwent lung lavage because of bilateral pneumonia. (biomedcentral.com)
Cytokine1
Our results indicate that the CRP level is higher in the serum than in the BAL fluid in the lung, and that IL-6 is the most important cytokine for the determination of the severity of the disease. (karger.com)
Brain2
We previously reported that short-term MWCNT exposure produces serum bioactivity that impairs endothelial function leading to vasodilatory insufficiencies, as well as induction of blood-brain barrier (BBB) impairments. (cdc.gov)
The serum brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) level and coagulation profile were normal. (springeropen.com)
Concentration1
At the end of prolonged MV, TNF-alpha was practically undetectable in serum, whereas its concentration in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was low and similar in animals subjected or not subjected to ventilation at low volume (62 vs. 43 pg/ml). (nih.gov)
Soluble1
Serum markers such as serum amyloid A (SAA), soluble interleukin-2 receptor (sIL-2R), lysozyme, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), and the glycoprotein KL-6 have been reported to be markers of sarcoidosis. (medscape.com)
Levels6
In one study, serum 1, 25-dihydroxyvitamin D levels were associated with patients requiring repeated regimens of systemic immunosuppressive therapy or longer than 1 year of therapy. (medscape.com)
Serum ACE levels are elevated in 60% of patients at the time of diagnosis. (medscape.com)
Serum ACE levels may correlate with total body granuloma load. (medscape.com)
Serum ACE levels may decline in response to therapy. (medscape.com)
Decreased levels indicate acute hepatic insufficiency or may result from over-vigorous parenteral fluid therapy. (biotrend.com)
Bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and lung samples were examined on day 7 or day 14 after bleomycin instillation. (ersjournals.com)
Chest1
Lung mechanics, exhaled NO (NOe), and TNF-alpha in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were assessed in eight closed and eight open chest, normal anesthetized rabbits undergoing prolonged (3-4 h) mechanical ventilation (MV) at low volume with physiological tidal volumes (10 ml/kg). (nih.gov)
Level1
With this perspective, the marker sST2 could be an interesting prognostic index in the association of its serum level with the degree lung fibrosis. (peertechzpublications.com)
Acute1
Serologic test-immunodiffusion test: A rise in complement fixation titers in paired sera may occur early in acute infection and is suggestive evidence of active disease. (cdc.gov)
Blood1
We will also explore biomarker profiles in serum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid and use whole blood transcriptome analysis to determine factors that influence the relationship between high-dose corticosteroids and outcome. (tropmedres.ac)
Processes1
14 This disorder is presumed to be related to the increased use of water-based fluids and automation of high-speed machining processes resulting in the generation of airborne aerosols. (cdc.gov)
Total1
Au total, 38 enfants souffrant d'asthme (contrôlé pour 16 d'entre eux et partiellement contrôlé pour 22 autres) ont été comparés à 16 enfants en bonne santé de même sexe et de même âge. (who.int)
Studies1
Microbiological studies of the BAL fluid were negative. (springeropen.com)