Search Results - "Darcy, Christabelle J"
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An observational cohort study of the kynurenine to tryptophan ratio in sepsis: association with impaired immune and microvascular function
Published in PloS one (22-06-2011)“…Both endothelial and immune dysfunction contribute to the high mortality rate in human sepsis, but the underlying mechanisms are unclear. In response to…”
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Asymmetric dimethylarginine, endothelial nitric oxide bioavailability and mortality in sepsis
Published in PloS one (18-02-2011)“…Plasma concentrations of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase, are raised in patients with chronic vascular…”
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HPLC analysis of asymmetric dimethylarginine, symmetric dimethylarginine, homoarginine and arginine in small plasma volumes using a Gemini-NX column at high pH
Published in Journal of chromatography. B, Analytical technologies in the biomedical and life sciences (01-01-2010)“…There is increasing recognition of the clinical importance of endogenous nitric oxide synthase inhibitors in critical illness. This has highlighted the need…”
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Increased asymmetric dimethylarginine in severe falciparum malaria: association with impaired nitric oxide bioavailability and fatal outcome
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-04-2010)“…Asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), is a predictor of mortality in critical illness. Severe malaria…”
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Recovery of Endothelial Function in Severe Falciparum Malaria: Relationship with Improvement in Plasma l-Arginine and Blood Lactate Concentrations
Published in The Journal of infectious diseases (15-08-2008)“…Background. Severe malaria is characterized by microvascular obstruction, endothelial dysfunction, and reduced levels of l-arginine and nitric oxide (NO)…”
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Neutrophils with myeloid derived suppressor function deplete arginine and constrain T cell function in septic shock patients
Published in Critical care (London, England) (01-08-2014)“…Impaired T cell function in sepsis is associated with poor outcome, but the mechanisms are unclear. In cancer, arginase-expressing myeloid derived suppressor…”
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Ex-vivo changes in amino acid concentrations from blood stored at room temperature or on ice: implications for arginine and taurine measurements
Published in BMC clinical pathology (27-11-2009)“…Determination of the plasma concentrations of arginine and other amino acids is important for understanding pathophysiology, immunopathology and nutritional…”
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Impaired nitric oxide bioavailability and L-arginine reversible endothelial dysfunction in adults with falciparum malaria
Published in The Journal of experimental medicine (29-10-2007)“…Severe falciparum malaria (SM) is associated with tissue ischemia related to cytoadherence of parasitized erythrocytes to microvascular endothelium and reduced…”
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Increased plasma arginase activity in human sepsis: association with increased circulating neutrophils
Published in Clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine (01-04-2014)“…The pathophysiology of sepsis is incompletely understood. Impaired bioavailability of L-arginine, the substrate for NO synthesis, is linked to sepsis severity,…”
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Sepsis-associated microvascular dysfunction measured by peripheral arterial tonometry: an observational study
Published in Critical care (London, England) (01-01-2009)“…Sepsis has a high mortality despite advances in management. Microcirculatory and endothelial dysfunction contribute to organ failure, and better tools are…”
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Increased Asymmetric Dimethylarginine in Severe Falciparum Malaria: Association with Impaired Nitric Oxide Bioavailability and Fatal Outcome: e1000868
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-04-2010)“…Asymmetrical dimethylarginine (ADMA), an endogenous inhibitor of nitric oxide synthase (NOS), is a predictor of mortality in critical illness. Severe malaria…”
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MAM 2008 Poster Abstracts
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