Search Results - "LIISA VIRKKI"

Systematic review and meta-analysis of the efficacy and safety of existing TNF blocking agents in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by Aaltonen, Kalle J, Virkki, Liisa M, Malmivaara, Antti, Konttinen, Yrjö T, Nordström, Dan C, Blom, Marja

“…Five-tumour necrosis factor (TNF)-blockers (infliximab, etanercept, adalimumab, certolizumab pegol and golimumab) are available for treatment of rheumatoid…”
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NMR spectroscopic analysis of exopolysaccharides produced by Leuconostoc citreum and Weissella confusa by Maina, Ndegwa Henry, Tenkanen, Maija, Maaheimo, Hannu, Juvonen, Riikka, Virkki, Liisa

“…Dextrans are the main exopolysaccharides produced by Leuconostoc species. Other dextran-producing lactic acid bacteria include Streptococci, Lactobacilli, and…”
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In situ production and analysis of Weissella confusa dextran in wheat sourdough by Katina, Kati, Maina, Ndegwa Henry, Juvonen, Riikka, Flander, Laura, Johansson, Liisa, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija, Laitila, Arja

“…Several lactic acid bacteria belonging to the genera Leuconostoc, Lactobacillus, and Weissella have been introduced to wheat sourdough baking for in situ…”
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Comprehensive Multidetector HPSEC Study on Solution Properties of Cereal Arabinoxylans in Aqueous and DMSO Solutions by Pitkänen, Leena, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija, Tuomainen, Päivi

“…The water-soluble arabinoxylans from wheat flour (high, medium, and low viscosity samples) and rye flour (high viscosity sample) were characterized by 1H NMR…”
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Do biologic drugs affect the need for and outcome of joint replacements in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? A register-based study by Aaltonen, Kalle J., MSc (pharm), PhD, Virkki, Liisa M., MSc (pharm), PhD, Jämsen, Esa, MD, PhD, Sokka, Tuulikki, MD, PhD, Konttinen, Yrjö T., MD, PhD, Peltomaa, Ritva, MD, PhD, Tuompo, Riitta, MD, Yli-Kerttula, Timo, MD, PhD, Kortelainen, Saara, MD, Ahokas-Tuohinto, Pirkko, MD, Blom, Marja, PhD, Nordström, Dan C., MD, PhD

“…Abstract Objectives The aim was to study the incidence of joint replacements among biologic drug and disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) users as…”
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Quantitation of 4-O-methylglucuronic acid from plant cell walls by Chong, Sun-Li, Koutaniemi, Sanna, Virkki, Liisa, Pynnönen, Henna, Tuomainen, Päivi, Tenkanen, Maija

“…► The 4-O-methyl-α-d-glucopyranosyl uronic acid (meGlcA) was purified from commercial birch xylan. ► meGlcA content was underestimated if glucopyranosyl uronic…”
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Outcomes of switching anti-TNF drugs in rheumatoid arthritis—a study based on observational data from the Finnish Register of Biological Treatment (ROB-FIN) by Virkki, Liisa M., Valleala, Heikki, Takakubo, Yuya, Vuotila, Jorma, Relas, Heikki, Komulainen, Riitta, Koivuniemi, Riitta, Yli-Kerttula, Urpo, Mali, Markku, Sihvonen, Susanna, Krogerus, Maija-Liisa, Jukka, Eero, Nyrhinen, Satu, Konttinen, Yrjö T., Nordström, Dan C.

“…The aim of this study was to assess, based on observational data from the Finnish Register of Biological Treatment, the outcomes of switching an initial tumor…”
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Role and regulation of VEGF and its receptors 1 and 2 in the aseptic loosening of total hip implants by Waris, Ville, Sillat, Tarvo, Waris, Eero, Virkki, Liisa, Mandelin, Jami, Takagi, Michiaki, Konttinen, Yrjö T.

“…It was hypothesized that vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in fibroblasts participates in aseptic loosening of total hip replacement (THR) implants…”
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) substitution treatment for severe fatigue in DHEA‐deficient patients with primary Sjögren's Syndrome by Virkki, Liisa M., Porola, Pauliina, Forsblad‐d'Elia, Helena, Valtysdottir, Sigridur, Solovieva, Svetlana A., Konttinen, Yrjö T.

“…Objective Primary Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is characterized by fatigue and low levels of serum dehydroepiandrosterone/dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate…”
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Structural Comparison of Arabinoxylans from Two Barley Side-Stream Fractions by Pitkänen, Leena, Tuomainen, Päivi, Virkki, Liisa, Aseyev, Vladimir, Tenkanen, Maija

“…The structures of barley (Hordeum vulgare) arabinoxylans isolated from two industrial side fractions, barley husks (BH) and barley fiber (BF), were…”
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New enzyme-based method for analysis of water-soluble wheat arabinoxylans by Virkki, Liisa, Maina, Henry Ndegwa, Johansson, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija

“…An enzyme-assisted method employing an efficient enzyme mixture for the total hydrolysis of AX was developed. Enzymatic hydrolysis (EH) is a gentle method…”
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The Influence of Sex Steroids on Sjögren's Syndrome by POROLA, PAULIINA, LAINE, MIKAEL, VIRKKI, LIISA, PODUVAL, PRASEET, KONTTINEN, YRJÖ T.

“…:  Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease affecting the exocrine glands, most typically salivary and lacrimal glands. In Sjögren's syndrome, the acinar…”
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Androgen Deficiency and Defective Intracrine Processing of Dehydroepiandrosterone in Salivary Glands in Sjögren's Syndrome by POROLA, Pauliina, VIRKKI, Liisa, PRZYBYLA, Beata D, LAINE, Mikael, PATTERSON, Tucker A, PIHAKARI, Antti, KONTTINEN, Yrjö T

“…We hypothesized that in addition to dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) depletion, Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is characterized by local androgen deficiency in salivary…”
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Biological Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis in Clinical Practice: Outcomes Up to 2 Years by VIRKKI, Liisa M, SUMATHIKUTTY, Bindu C, ROMU, Matti, SEPPÄLÄ, Jouko, NIINISALO, Helena, KONTTINEN, Yrjö T, NORDSTRÖM, Dan C, AARNIO, Merja, VALLEALA, Heikki, HEIKKILA, Riitta, KAUPPI, Markku, KARSTILA, Krista, PIRILÄ, Laura, EKMAN, Päivi, SALOMAA, Sirpa

“…To evaluate the performance of biological drugs in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in a routine care setting, using the Finnish national register of biological…”
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effect of phytic acid and some natural chelating agents on the solubility of mineral elements in oat bran by Ekholm, Päivi, Virkki, Liisa, Ylinen, Maija, Johansson, Liisa

“…The effect of phytic acid on the solubility of mineral elements in oat bran was studied by digesting phytic acid with phytase enzyme. The combined effect of…”
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The impact of fermentation with exopolysaccharide producing lactic acid bacteria on rheological, chemical and sensory properties of pureed carrots (Daucus carota L.) by Juvonen, Riikka, Honkapää, Kaisu, Maina, Ndegwa H., Shi, Qiao, Viljanen, Kaarina, Maaheimo, Hannu, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija, Lantto, Raija

“…Fermentation with lactic acid bacteria (LAB) offers a natural means to modify technological and nutritional properties of foods and food ingredients. This…”
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Rates of serious infections and malignancies among patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving either tumor necrosis factor inhibitor or rituximab therapy by Aaltonen, Kalle Jyri, Joensuu, Jaana Tuulikki, Virkki, Liisa, Sokka, Tuulikki, Aronen, Pasi, Relas, Heikki, Valleala, Heikki, Rantalaiho, Vappu, Pirilä, Laura, Puolakka, Kari, Uusitalo, Tea, Blom, Marja, Konttinen, Yrjö Tapio, Nordström, Dan

“…Because of the role of tumor necrosis factor (TNF) in host defense, it was hypothesized that its inhibition might lead to an increased risk of malignancies and…”
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Lactose- and cellobiose-derived branched trisaccharides and a sucrose-containing trisaccharide produced by acceptor reactions of Weissella confusa dextransucrase by Shi, Qiao, Juvonen, Minna, Hou, Yaxi, Kajala, Ilkka, Nyyssölä, Antti, Maina, Ndegwa Henry, Maaheimo, Hannu, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija

“…•Reactions of Weissella dextransucrase on several di- and trisaccharides studied.•Addition of a glucose to lactose- and cellobiose-reducing end via…”
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Challenges in analysis of high-molar mass dextrans: Comparison of HPSEC, AsFlFFF and DOSY NMR spectroscopy by Maina, Ndegwa Henry, Pitkänen, Leena, Heikkinen, Sami, Tuomainen, Päivi, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija

“…•HPSEC, AsFlFFF and DOSY NMR spectroscopy analysis of dextrans.•Dimethyl sulfoxide solutions provided the molar mass of individual dextran chains.•With…”
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Step-wise enzymatic preparation and structural characterization of singly and doubly substituted arabinoxylo-oligosaccharides with non-reducing end terminal branches by Pastell, Helena, Tuomainen, Päivi, Virkki, Liisa, Tenkanen, Maija

“…Shearzyme (GH10 endo-1,4-β- d-xylanase) and two different α- l-arabinofuranosidases (AXH-m and AXH-d3) were used stepwise to manufacture…”
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