They have identified zonulin as a molecule in the human body called haptoglobin.    From Wordnik.com.  [Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7] Reference

We now report that glycoproteins such as haptoglobin, serum amyloid protein (SAP), and carboxylesterase.    From Wordnik.com.  [Journal of Biological Chemistry current issue] Reference

Dixon, G.H. Chromosomal rearrangements and the evolution of haptoglobin genes.    From Wordnik.com.  [The 2007 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine - Advanced Information] Reference

By measuring levels of hormones such as cortisone and haptoglobin, it was possible to isolate and identify a saponoside, arvensoside "A", which could be the source of this activity.    From Wordnik.com.  [Chapter 7] Reference

Synvista Therapeutics is developing a simple diagnostic kit to determine haptoglobin genotype.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

"While apes, monkeys and chimpanzees do not have haptoglobin 2, 80 percent of human beings have it," says Dr. Fasano.    From Wordnik.com.  [Science Blog - Science news straight from the source] Reference

In addition, the production of haptoglobin and cytokines (TNF-alpha, IFN-g and IL-10) in vivo was measured in plasma and BALF.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

However, the epithelial cells did not express appreciable amounts of the acute phase proteins haptoglobin or serum amyloid A. Conclusions.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

The other ICARE substudy Dr. Milman presented looked at the impact of haptoglobin genotype on the success of tight glycemic control to prevent MI.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

This minor subclass of human HDL further contains two proteins, apolipoprotein L-1 and haptoglobin-related protein, which are only found in primates.    From Wordnik.com.  [innovations-report] Reference

Dr. Fasano's study revealed that zonulin is the precursor molecule for haptoglobin 2 - that is, it is an immature molecule that matures into haptoglobin 2.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Dr. Fasano's study revealed that zonulin is the precursor molecule for haptoglobin 2 -- that is, it is an immature molecule that matures into haptoglobin 2.    From Wordnik.com.  [Science Blog - Science news straight from the source] Reference

They underwent haptoglobin genotyping, then were followed prospectively for 3 years, with all treatment decisions left to the discretion of their primary care physicians.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

The haptoglobin arising from the haptoglobin (Hp) 2-2 genotype is a much less efficient antioxidant than are the forms of the protein present in individuals who are Hp 1-1 or Hp 1-2.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

The different expression levels in individuals within the breeds correlated for some markers with the severity of clinical manifestations, e.g. H2O2, plasma haptoglobin and BALF IFN-g for German Landrace pigs.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

Laboratory studies showed severe hemolysis, with a drop in hemoglobin from 14.7 to 6. 6g / dl over 4 days, markedly elevated lactate dehydrogenase, bilirubin and reticulocyte counts, and a low haptoglobin level.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

Another analysis based on the same study population showed that tight glycemic control reduced the incidence of myocardial infarction-but only in those type 2 diabetic patients with the haptoglobin 2-2 genotype.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

NEW ORLEANS - The cardiovascular mortality rate was more than fivefold higher in type 2 diabetic patients who possessed the haptoglobin 2-2 genotype than in those who did not in a large, prospective, Israeli study.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

"We hope pre-haptoglobin 2 will be a door to a better understanding of not just celiac disease, but of several other devastating conditions that continue to affect the quality of life of millions of individuals," says Dr. Fasano.    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference

Thus, haptoglobin typing permits identification of a diabetic subgroup with chronically high oxidative stress, explained Dr. Milman, a family physician at Clalit Health Services and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

Until the kit receives marketing clearance from the Food and Drug Administration, physicians can order haptoglobin genotype testing from ARUP Laboratories, a national clinical reference laboratory, under a license agreement with Synvista.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

Patients in the three groups with regard to haptoglobin genotype did not differ in terms of baseline duration of diabetes, glycosylated hemoglobin values, or prevalence of known cardiovascular disease, which was roughly 25\% across the board.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Articles] Reference

"This molecule could be a critical missing piece of the puzzle to lead to a treatment for celiac disease, other autoimmune disorders and allergies and even cancer, all of which are related to an exaggerated production of zonulin/pre-haptoglobin 2 and to the loss of the protective barrier of cells lining the gut and other areas of the body, like the blood brain barrier," says Dr. Fasano.    From Wordnik.com.  [Science Blog - Science news straight from the source] Reference

7, 0 (housing), 2, 7, and 14 to determine total leukocyte and differential counts and concentration of fibrinogen and haptoglobin.    From Wordnik.com.  [BioMed Central - Latest articles] Reference

We believe the presence of this pre-haptoglobin 2 is responsible for this difference between species. ".    From Wordnik.com.  [THE MEDICAL NEWS] Reference