Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2024-12-28DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2448021
George Lazaros, Emilia Lazarou, Charalambos Vlachopoulos, Costas Tsioufis
{"title":"Exploring the potential of D-dimer as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for acute pericarditis.","authors":"George Lazaros, Emilia Lazarou, Charalambos Vlachopoulos, Costas Tsioufis","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2448021","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2448021","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1-3"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11731043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142892214","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Triglyceride-glucose index as a biomarker to differentiate stroke etiologic subtypes: a hospital-based cross-sectional study.","authors":"Nizar Daoussi, Imen Zemni, Narjes Gouta, Yasmine Saad, Rihab Ben Dhia, Mariem Mhiri, Asma Belghith-Sriha, Mahbouba Frih-Ayed","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2443382","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2443382","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Accurate distinction between stroke etiologic subtypes is critical for physicians to provide tailored treatment. The triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, a marker of insulin resistance, has been associated with stroke risk but its role in distinguishing stroke etiologic subtypes remains unclear. We aimed to assess the TyG index's ability to differentiate cardioembolic (CE) from non-cardioembolic (NCE) strokes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We studied 320 consecutive stroke patients in a cross-sectional analysis. Binary logistic regression was performed to analyze the association between the TyG index and the studied stroke subtypes. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis identified the optimal TyG index cutoff for CE vs. NCE differentiation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TyG index correlated independently with NCE subtype (OR = 2.38; 95% CI = 1.52-3.73; <i>p</i> < 0.001). Logistic regression revealed increasing NCE stroke risk with higher TyG index quartiles. The ROC curve yielded an AUC of 0.636 (95% CI = 0.565-0.707; <i>p</i> < 0.001), with a cutoff of 8.8 (sensitivity = 68.8%, specificity = 57%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The TyG index can be a useful biomarker in the differentiation between CE and NCE strokes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":"19 1","pages":"23-29"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11731130/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142944810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hematological markers as prognostic indicators in multiple sclerosis progression.","authors":"Maryam Poursadeghfard, Samin Shiati, Mohammad Saied Salehi, Aryan Khani, Soheil Vafaeian, Mahnaz Bayat, Etrat Hooshmandi","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2441106","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2441106","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>To evaluate routine blood count parameters as diagnostic and prognostic markers in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) progression.</p><p><strong>Patients/methods: </strong>182 patients with Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS) and 60 with Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS) were analyzed for blood parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In RRMS, the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score correlated positively with Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW). In SPMS, the EDSS score correlated positively with White Blood Cell count (WBC) and Mean Platelet Volume (MPV). RDW predicted higher EDSS scores in RRMS, while MPV was a predictor in SPMS. Elevated MPV levels characterized the increased risk of transitioning from RRMS to SPMS.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Elevated MPV may serve as a significant indicator of disease progression from RRMS to SPMS, emphasizing its potential clinical relevance.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"5-12"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11731226/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142833777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2025-01-01Epub Date: 2025-01-15DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2025.2453416
Ashok Kumar Pannu
{"title":"Torquetenovirus in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid for early detection of pulmonary infections in immunocompromised hosts.","authors":"Ashok Kumar Pannu","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2025.2453416","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2025.2453416","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":"19 2","pages":"31-33"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11749385/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143000268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-18DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2429366
Congde Xu, Nastasia Roth, Carolin Heidel, Ute Hubauer, Stefan Wallner, Ralph Burkhardt, Christine Meindl, Andreas Holzamer, Michael Hilker, Marcus Creutzenberg, Samuel Sossalla, Lars Maier, Kurt Debl, Carsten Jungbauer
{"title":"Prognostic value of N-Acetylglucosaminidase and Kidney-injury-molecule-1 in TAVI patients with severe aortic stenosis.","authors":"Congde Xu, Nastasia Roth, Carolin Heidel, Ute Hubauer, Stefan Wallner, Ralph Burkhardt, Christine Meindl, Andreas Holzamer, Michael Hilker, Marcus Creutzenberg, Samuel Sossalla, Lars Maier, Kurt Debl, Carsten Jungbauer","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2429366","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2429366","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Cardiorenal syndrome (CRS) is common in severe aortic stenosis (AS). Previous studies revealed N-Acetylglucosaminidase (NAG) and Kidney-injury-molecule-1 (KIM-1) as potential markers for CRS. The study aimed to investigate the prognostic capability of NAG, KIM-1, NT-proBNP in severe AS before TAVI.</p><p><strong>Materials & methods: </strong>Plasma and urine samples were collected from 151 participants before TAVI. Long-term follow-up (median follow-up time 31 months) was conducted to assess all-cause mortality and a composite endpoint of mortality and congestive heart failure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>NT-proBNP was significantly elevated in classical low-flow, low-gradient AS compared to other severe AS phenotypes (<i>p</i> < 0.01), unlike NAG and KIM-1 (each <i>p</i> = n.s.). During follow-up, 40 patients (26.5%) died, and 58 patients (38.4%) reached the composite endpoint. Elevated baseline levels of NAG and KIM-1 were associated with increased risk of all-cause mortality in Kaplan-Meier analysis, like NT-proBNP (each <i>p</i><0.05). NAG and STS-Score were revealed as significant predictors for all-cause mortality in multivariable COX-regression analysis (each <i>p</i><0.05), unlike NT-proBNP, KIM-1, eGFR, and clinical parameters (each <i>p</i>=n.s.).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Baseline NAG and, to a lesser degree, KIM-1 and NT-proBNP provide significant predictive value for all-cause mortality in patients with severe AS before TAVI.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1075-1085"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654809/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142647048","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-12-05DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2432306
Han Wang, Junrui Ma, Jiagui Lu, Yang Wang, Binli Zhang, Hushan Zhang, Hao Peng
{"title":"TMB is associated with the prognosis of egfr-mutated non-small cell lung cancer in Xuanwei, China.","authors":"Han Wang, Junrui Ma, Jiagui Lu, Yang Wang, Binli Zhang, Hushan Zhang, Hao Peng","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2432306","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2432306","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Study on the prognostic characteristics and biomarkers of lung cancer in Xuanwei Patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on the genetic data of 261 NSCLC patients, as well as the prognostic data of 133 patients. The relationship between prognosis and EGFR mutations in the Xuanwei and non Xuanwei cohorts was compared and analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The superior progression-free survival (PFS) in Xuanwei patients was primarily observed in those with EGFR-mutated tumors (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Further analysis of accompanying mutations and TMB levels revealed an association between high TMB and a favorable prognosis in EGFR-mutated Xuanwei NSCLC.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Xuanwei lung cancer differs from non Xuanwei patients in terms of prognosis and tumor mutation burden, and further research should be conducted.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1123-1133"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654810/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142779331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-12-04DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2437843
{"title":"Correction.","authors":"","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2437843","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2437843","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"I-II"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654801/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142779322","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Update prognostic potency of surfactant protein D (SP-D) in the COVID-19 landscape: an In-depth meta-analytical exploration.","authors":"Mohammad-Navid Bastani, Shahram Jalilian, Seyed Sobhan Bahreiny, Manoochehr Makvandi, Mojtaba Aghaei, Zahra Mansouri, Negin Karamali, Tannaz Sakhavarz, Mahdi Amraei, Elnaz Harooni","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2432325","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2432325","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Surfactant Protein D (SP-D), a key component of the innate immune system, has attracted significant interest for its potential role in the pathophysiology and prognosis of COVID-19. This systematic review and meta-analysis aim to clarify the prognostic importance of SP-D levels in COVID-19 patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, EMBASE, and Google Scholar, covering studies published from January 2000 to January 2024. The inclusion criteria focused on studies measuring SP-D levels in the serum or plasma of COVID-19 patients, comparing severe and non-severe cases. Standardized mean differences (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were calculated using a random-effects model to assess overall effect sizes. Meta-regressions and subgroup analyses were performed to identify potential sources of heterogeneity, including patient age, assay techniques, and gender ratio.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The meta-analysis incorporated data from nine studies involving 5,410 COVID-19 patients. Elevated SP-D levels were significantly correlated with increased disease severity, yielding an SMD of 0.642 (95% CI: 0.314 to 0.870; <i>p</i> = 0.012).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This meta-analysis confirms the prognostic significance of SP-D in the context of COVID-19. Elevated SP-D levels are associated with severe disease outcomes, highlighting its potential as a prognostic biomarker.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1135-1148"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654819/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142766227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-24DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2429367
Hongbin Tang, Yong Liu, Yabing Yu, Jun Zhou, Jiaomei Yang
{"title":"The predictive value of CK-MB on the curative effect of urokinase combined with LMWH calcium in AMI.","authors":"Hongbin Tang, Yong Liu, Yabing Yu, Jun Zhou, Jiaomei Yang","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2429367","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2429367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigates the predictive value of CK-MB in treating acute myocardial infarction (AMI) with urokinase combined with low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) calcium.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>AMI patients treated at our hospital from April 2020 to August 2022 were included in this prospective, multi-center cohort study. Patients were randomly assigned to a urokinase group or a combined treatment group (urokinase plus LMWH). CK-MB levels were measured using ELISA, and adverse reactions were recorded. The accuracy of CK-MB as a predictor was evaluated via ROC curve analysis and AUC.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Before treatment, CK-MB levels were similar in both groups (<i>p</i> > 0.05). Post-treatment, levels were significantly lower in the combined group (<i>p</i> < 0.05). The combined group had a higher proportion of mild CK-MB elevation and lower moderate/severe elevations (<i>p</i> < 0.05). Adverse reaction rates were similar (<i>p</i> > 0.05). The combined treatment group showed higher effectiveness (<i>p</i> < 0.05), with better sensitivity (94%) and specificity (82%) than the urokinase group (sensitivity 89%, specificity 78%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>CK-MB is a valuable predictor for evaluating the efficacy of urokinase plus LMWH in AMI treatment, offering advantages in reducing CK-MB levels and improving outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1087-1092"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654802/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142709193","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Biomarkers in medicinePub Date : 2024-12-01Epub Date: 2024-11-26DOI: 10.1080/17520363.2024.2431480
Gongbo Liang, Xuwen Lai, Guangning Yan, Wenyuan He, Longjun Su, Jinxia Luo, Zhuocai Wang
{"title":"TMEM35B as a novel biomarker for diagnosing gliomas.","authors":"Gongbo Liang, Xuwen Lai, Guangning Yan, Wenyuan He, Longjun Su, Jinxia Luo, Zhuocai Wang","doi":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2431480","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17520363.2024.2431480","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>There is little information about transmembrane protein 35B (TMEM35B) expression in glioma, and its functions in glioma remains no clue.</p><p><strong>Patients & methods: </strong>Immunohistochemistry was used to measure TMEM35B expression levels and CCK8 and Transwell assays were analyzed the proliferative and migratory and invasive.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TMEM35B protein was significantly higher in gliomas and correlated with a higher tumor TNM stages. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that TMEM35B had high diagnostic value in distinguishing among glioma, normal tissues, tumor stages III+IV, and I+II. Additionally, TMEM35B knockdown inhibited the proliferative, migratory, and invasive capacities of glioma cells.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>TMEM35B expression is upregulated in gliomas, and its knockdown hinders tumor progression, highlighting the protein as a potential biomarker for glioma diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":9182,"journal":{"name":"Biomarkers in medicine","volume":" ","pages":"1103-1111"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11654807/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142726207","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}