Publications by authors named "Elnaz Harooni"
Article Synopsis
- Surfactant Protein D (SP-D) is a crucial part of the immune system and has been studied for its possible role in predicting the severity of COVID-19.
- This review analyzed data from various studies to assess SP-D levels in COVID-19 patients with different disease severities, using a large sample size of 5,410 individuals.
- The findings indicated that higher SP-D levels are significantly linked to more severe cases of COVID-19, supporting its potential use as a prognostic biomarker for the disease.
Objectives: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder that causes many complications. Liver failure is one of the complications of T2DM. Oxidative stress plays a major role in the development and progression of T2DM-induced liver injury.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a prevalent endocrine disorder with complex pathogenesis and metabolic complications, such as insulin resistance. Among the new markers, preptin seems to play a significant role in metabolic disorders.
Objective: This meta-analysis was conducted to determine the relationship between circulating preptin levels and PCOS.