Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019

  • Association of Waist-Height-Ratio, Waist Circumference, and Body Mass Index with Serum Testosterone Level in Apparently Healthy Men

    Agbecha Ayu, Gberindyer James Saa-Aondo

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: Feb. 09, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 11, 2019
    Published: Apr. 13, 2019
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    Abstract: Previous studies have shown that waist circumference (WC) may be a better predictor of serum testosterone level than body mass index (BMI). The determination of the waist-to-height ratio (WHt ratio) is reported to have certain advantages over other adiposity measures. Our study thus aimed at examining the utility of WHt ratio in addition to WC and ... Show More
  • Cytokine-Induced Killer Cells as an Adoptive Cellular Immunotherapy Strategy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Nahla El-Sayed El-Ashmawy, Enas Arafa El-Zamarany, Hoda Abd El-Kader El-Bahrawy, Enas Abd El-Moneim Zahran

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 1, January 2019
    Pages: 6-16
    Received: Mar. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 13, 2019
    Published: May 17, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common histologic type of primary liver cancer. HCC is the second highest mortality rate out of all major malignant carcinomas worldwide. Objectives: The aims of this study were to establish a rapid and easily handled culture method for sufficient expansion of viable and cytotoxic cytokine-indu... Show More