Advances in Clinical Chemistry

Preface

Use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry for multiplex genotyping

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Genotyping Using Mass Spectrometry

4. MALDI-TOF-MS

5. Multiplex Genotyping by MALDI-TOF-MS

6. Conclusions

Rheumatic heart disease

1. Abstract

2. Rheumatic Heart Disease

3. Epidemiology

4. Genetic Susceptibility

5. Immune Mechanisms Involved in RHD

6. Rheumatic Heart Disease Lesions

7. Conclusions

Acknowledgments

Dipeptidyl peptidase in autoimmune pathophysiology

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Molecular Aspects of CD26/DPPIV Role in Immunity

4. Cellular Aspects of CD26/DPPIV Role in Immunity

5. Clinical Aspects of CD26 Role in Immune Disorders

6. Summary and Perspective

Acknowledgments

Biochemistry of Hellp Syndrome

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Pathogenesis of HELLP and Preeclampsia: The Role of Placenta

4. Inflammatory Response in HELLP Syndrome

5. HELLP Syndrome, Complement Pathway, and the Coagulation System

6. Conclusion

Homocysteine in Pregnancy

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Homocysteine Metabolism

4. Prophylactic Folic Acid, Folate Status, and Homocysteine

5. Choline and Homocysteine

6. Nonnutritional Factors Associated with tHcy

7. Health Benefits of tHcy Lowering

8. Pregnancy

Acknowledgments

Diabetes and tuberculosis

1. Abstract

2. Introduction

3. Definition of the Problem

4. Analysis of Previous Experimental Results to Solve the Paradox

5. Probable Difference in Glycation Patterns of Macrophage Proteins and Its Precursors

6. In Silico Analysis of the Possibility of Glycation-Induced Inhibition of NADPH Oxidase

7. Solving the Paradox

Acknowledgment

EGCG, green tea polyphenols and their synthetic analogs and prodrugs for human cancer prevention and treatment

Abstract

2. Introduction

3. The Role of Tea Polyphenols in Carcinogenesis

4. In Vitro and In Vivo Preclinical Studies on Tea Polyphenols

5. Tea Polyphenols and Their Molecular Targets in Cancer Cells

6. Tea Polyphenol Derivatives in Cancer Studies

7. Conclusions

Acknowledgments