Plasma mtDNA Analysis Aids in Predicting Pancreatic Necrosis in Acute Pancreatitis Patients: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-018-5227-9
Abstract: BackgroundSpecific plasma biomarkers in predicting pancreatic necrosis (PNec) are needed in treating acute pancreatitis (AP).AimsTo investigate the prognostic value of plasma mitochondrial DNA fragments (mtDNA) in patient with AP for PNec.MethodsAP patients with symptoms onset… read more here.
Keywords: pancreatic necrosis; mtdna; plasma mtdna; predicting pancreatic ... See more keywords
Use of plasma mitochondrial DNA levels for determining disease severity and prognosis in pediatric sepsis: a case control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12887-018-1239-z
Abstract: BackgroundThe mortality rate due to severe sepsis is approximately 30–60%. Sepsis readily progresses to septic shock and multiple organ dysfunction, representing a significant problem in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: sepsis; prognosis; group; mtdna level ... See more keywords
Release of mitochondrial DNA correlates with peak inflammatory cytokines in patients with acute myocardial infarction
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DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2016.7209
Abstract: Objective: The present study is an exploration of the dynamic changes of plasma mitochondrial deoxyribonucleic acid (mtDNA) and inflammatory level in patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI). Methods: Thirty-eight patients with acute MI and 33… read more here.
Keywords: patients acute; myocardial infarction; level; acute myocardial ... See more keywords
Clinical application of plasma mitochondrial DNA content in patients with lung cancer
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DOI: 10.3892/ol.2018.9515
Abstract: Alterations of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) have been identified in several types of solid tumor. However, to the best of our knowledge, the clinical significance of plasma mtDNA content in lung cancer remains unknown. Thus, the… read more here.
Keywords: plasma mtdna; plasma; content; lung cancer ... See more keywords