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The changes of serum malondialdehyde, myeloperoxidase, total antioxidant capacity, superoxide dismutase activity, and glutathione peroxidase were observed in patients with Graves′ disease. The myeloperoxidase level increased in patients with Graves′ disease. The balance between oxidation and antioxidative defense was disrupted in patients with newly-onset Graves′ disease. Oxidative stress seems to be related to hyperthyroidism.
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Objective:To explore the clinical significance of interleukin 6(IL 6) in pathogenesis of diabetic nephropathy by comparing the plasma and urinary level of IL 6 in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus(DM).Methods:The plasma and urinary level of IL 6 were measured with radioimmunoassay in 20 normal controls(NC group) and 45 cases of type 2 DM,including 23 cases without albuminuria(DSM group) and 22 cases with trace albuminuria(EDN group).Results:(1)The plasms and urinary level of IL 6 markly elevated in SDM group(P
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Objective To study the relationship between soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor (STNFR) 1,2 and insulin resistance (IR). Methods STNFR1 and STNFR2 were measured by ELISA in 43 men and 41 premenopausal women. IR was assessed by Homa Model. Results Obese men and women showed higher levels of STNFR2 than nonobese men and women (P