Publications by authors named "Omnia El-Bendary"

Purpose: Paraoxonase-1 (PON-1) is a high-density lipoprotein-associated (HDL) enzyme, which has been shown to reduce susceptibility to low-density lipoprotein (LDL) peroxidation. Epicardial adipose tissue (EAT) is a marker of atherosclerosis. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between PON-1 activity and EAT in hemodialysis (HD) patients.

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Background: The aim of our study was to assess the relationship between soluble Klotho (s-Klotho) and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) and left ventricular (LV) dysfunction in hemodialysis (HD) patients.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 88 patients with end-stage renal disease on regular HD. Serum levels of calcium, phosphorus, parathyroid hormone, and C-reactive protein were measured.

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Objectives: Matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) represents a promising marker for acute stroke management. In clinical studies MMP-9 has been quantified by ELISA using differing protocols. We aimed to establish a valid protocol by evaluation of preanalytics.

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Background: Adiponectin (ADPN) levels are consistently elevated among patients with advanced chronic kidney disease, but its relationship with cardiovascular outcomes in this population remains controversial. The aim of our study was to measure the plasma levels of ADPN in patients with end-stage renal disease on maintenance hemodialysis (HD) and we studied its correlates to cardiovascular outcomes and mortality.

Methods: Our study included 133 HD patients (79 male and 54 female patients) with a mean age of 54.

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The efficiency of differentiation of bone marrow cells (BMCs) into hepatocytes in vivo and its importance in physiopathological processes is still debated. Murine schistosomiasis was used as a liver injury model and unfractionated male mice BMCs were transplanted through intrahepatic injection into non-irradiated Schistosoma mansoni-infected female mice on their 16th week post-infection. Two weeks after bone marrow transplantation, mice were sacrificed on a weekly basis until 10 weeks.

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