The activity of serum type IV collagen-degrading enzyme was measured in 18 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The enzyme activity was significantly higher, in HCC patients with a tumor thrombus in the portal vein than in healthy controls, liver cirrhosis patients and HCC patients without a tumor thrombus. Moreover, the activity in HCC patients with lung metastasis tended to be higher...

Objectives: Aim of this study is to find out the clinical relevance estimating paraoxonase activity PON1 enzyme, triglyceride (TG), total cholesterol, HDL, and LDL levels in maternal serum umbilical cord blood according birth weight. Methods: Venous samples were taken from mothers just before birth. Babies divided into four groups: normal-weight babies, premature low weight postmature babies. T...

Objective: Several studies indicate the existence of an abnormal balance between oxidative and protective mechanisms in patients can be a causative factor for cerebrovascular disease. High plasma levels angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) contribute to development vascular diseases. Serum ACE antioxidant were determined disorders (CVD) compared CVD healthy person. Methods: A cross-sectional stu...