Can YKL-40 be an Inflammatory Biomarker in Vitamin D Deficiency?

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with several non-homeostatic conditions and/or diseases like inflammation, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease and mortality. YKL-40 is a glycoprotein, secreted by macrophages, neutrophils and different cell types and it is also associated with inflammation and pathological tissue remodeling. In this study, we aimed to evaluate relationship between the proinflammatory biomarkers YKL-40 and hs-CRP levels and vitamin D deficiency.

Assessment of Antibacterial Activity and Cytotoxicity Effect of Oil.

Background: Methicillin resistance is a serious health concern since it has spread among and coagulase-negative (CoNS) that are frequent community and nosocomial pathogens worldwide. Methicillin-resistant strains are often resistant to other classes of antibiotics, making their treatment difficult. oil is known to be active against Gram-positive cocci, yet its cytotoxicity is rarely investigated, is a proper and powerful candidate for treatment of methicillin-resistant isolates.

Late-onset Streptococcus pasteurianus sepsis in a preterm baby in a neonatal intensive care unit.

Apnea, cyanosis, lethargy and prolongation in capillary filling time developed on the postnatal 37(th) day in a preterm baby who was born at the 30(th) gestational week with a birth weight of 1 300 g. Acute phase reactants and immature/total neutrophil count ratio were found to be high. The patient who was diagnosed with sepsis was successfully treated with meropenem which was started empirically.