Let CK∗ denote the C ∗-algebra defined by the direct sum of all Cuntz-Krieger algebras. We introduce a comultiplication ∆φ and a counit ε on CK∗ such that ∆φ is a nondegenerate ∗-homomorphism from CK∗ to CK∗ ⊗ CK∗ and ε is a ∗-homomorphism from CK∗ to C. From this, CK∗ is a counital non-commutative non-cocommutative C ∗bialgebra. Furthermore, C∗-bialgebra automorphisms, a tensor product of repr...

Creatine kinase (CK) provides ATP buffering in skeletal muscle and is expressed as 1) cytosolic myofibrillar CK (M-CK) and 2) sarcomeric mitochondrial CK (ScCKmit) isoforms that differ in their subcellular localization. We compared the isometric contractile and fatigue properties of 1) control CK-sufficient (Ctl), 2) M-CK-deficient (M-CK[-/-]), and 3) combined M-CK/ScCKmit-deficient null mutant...

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of in vitro hemolysis on serum creatine kinase and creatine kinase MB isoenzyme activities with creatine kinase MB mass, troponin I and myoglobin measurements. Materials and methods: We prepared serum pools having analyte concentrations at normal and pathological values. Hemolysate was added into serum pools to obtain aliquotes with final...

We evaluated the analytical performance of the immunoprecipitation technique for quantification of creatine kinase (CK; EC 2.7.3.2) isoenzyme MB, focusing on specimens with increased blank activities. The samples we studied had blank values that were equal to or greater than either 15 U/L or the uncorrected CK-MB value. Of 134 specimens selected, 16 and 21 contained macro CK type 1 and CK-BB, r...

Let CK∗ denote the C ∗-algebra defined by the direct sum of all Cuntz-Krieger algebras. We introduce a comultiplication ∆φ and a counit ε on CK∗ such that ∆φ is a nondegenerate ∗-homomorphism from CK∗ to CK∗ ⊗ CK∗ and ε is a ∗-homomorphism from CK∗ to C. From this, CK∗ is a counital non-commutative non-cocommutative C ∗bialgebra. Furthermore, C∗-bialgebra automorphisms, a tensor product of repr...

We analytically and clinically evaluated Abbott's IMx assay for creatine kinase (CK) isoenzyme MB (CK-MB) in serum. Over a 1-year period, the method was more specific but less precise than catalytic isoenzyme measurements by electrophoresis or immunoinhibition. Sera from different individuals without electrophoretic evidence of CK-MB but containing macro CK type 1 (n = 20), mitochondrial CK (n ...

the current study dealt with the interaction of garlic homogenate (gh) with propranolol (pro) in rat, and to determine whether this effect is associated with biochemical and histological changes. albino rats were treated with gh at three different doses of 125 mg/kg (gh-125), 250 mg/kg (gh-250) and 500 mg/kg (gh-500) orally for 30 days and pro was incorporated in the interactive groups during t...

The response of total creatine kinase (CK) and the creatine kinase isoenzyme (CK MB) was studied in 22 male post-infarction patients (three to six months after myocardial infarction) after a functional graded exercise test, before entering a rehabilitation programme. Eleven subjects (group A) completed the test without developing significant electrocardiographic abnormalities. Eleven subjects (...