Hiroshi Ihara
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View article: Reappraisal of serum retinol-binding protein as a surrogate marker for retinol and discovery of a novel retinol estimation formula
Reappraisal of serum retinol-binding protein as a surrogate marker for retinol and discovery of a novel retinol estimation formula Open
The perfect RBP-ROH correlation in healthy individuals indicates the utility of RPB as a surrogate marker for ROH. Nevertheless, under RBP-altered conditions, a slight overestimation of ROH is inevitable. However, when the TTR was tested t…
View article: Does Retinol-Binding Protein 4 (<i>holo</i>- and <i>apo</i>-RBP4) Increase or Remain Constant in Sera from Patients with Hypothyroidism?
Does Retinol-Binding Protein 4 (<i>holo</i>- and <i>apo</i>-RBP4) Increase or Remain Constant in Sera from Patients with Hypothyroidism? Open
Retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4) is a retinol transporter in the blood plasma. Many diseases alter the plasma or serum levels of RBP4. Since serum RBP4 concentrations have been reported to decrease in hyperthyroidism, this study investigat…
View article: Examination of the hearts of Eptatretus burgeri using histological analysis
Examination of the hearts of Eptatretus burgeri using histological analysis Open
The heart creates positive and negative pressure in a regular rhythm to pump blood. The cardiac chambers seen in vertebrates are an advanced pump design. Many species, such as the hagfish, still have accessory pumps, but they are considere…
View article: A Case of β-Carotenemia Misdiagnosed as Jaundice by the Bilirubin Oxidase Method
A Case of β-Carotenemia Misdiagnosed as Jaundice by the Bilirubin Oxidase Method Open
Serum bilirubin measurement is necessary to accurately distinguish jaundice from carotenemia. A 59.8-y old Japanese male showed symptoms of yellow skin pigmentation as a result of β-carotenemia. Diagnostic laboratory results indicated elev…