Publications by authors named "H Trojan"

Lead, a prevalent heavy metal, impairs the immune system by affecting T cell function. Similarly, zinc deficiency adversely affects T cells, with zinc deficiency and lead exposure being linked to reduced interleukin-2 (IL-2) production. Zinc deficiency has been associated with increased expression of the transcription factor CREM 100 kDa, which downregulates IL-2.

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  • * They were identified in a screening of 39 plant materials, leading to the extraction of dry extracts with a triterpene content ranging from 50% to 90%.
  • * Main components of these extracts include betulin, betulinic acid, oleanolic acid, and ursolic acid, which can be utilized to create effective phytopharmaceutical products.
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Purpose: Development and evaluation of an optimized protocol for PET examinations of the female breast with 2-F-18-fluoro-2-deoxyglucose (F-18-FDG).

Methods: All PET measurements were performed with a whole-body PET system (ECAT EXACT HR+). In order to examine the women with the breasts freely pendant, a special extension for the patient table made of carbon layer composite was designed.

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