Browsing by Author "Blom, Dirk Jacobus"

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9β Polymorphism of the Glucocorticoid Receptor Gene Appears to Have Limited Impact in Patients with Addison’s Disease

Author: Ross, Ian Louis ; Dandara, Collet ; Swart, Marelize ; Lacerda, Miguel ; Schatz, Desmond ; Blom, Dirk Jacobus Date: 2014 BACKGROUND: Addison’s disease (AD) has been associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Glucocorticoid receptor polymorphisms that alter glucocorticoid sensitivity may influence metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors in ... Read more c b
Dysbetalipoproteinaemia : clinical and laboratory aspects, changes in lipoprotein composition and remnant metabolism associated with lipid lowering drugs

Author: Blom, Dirk Jacobus Date: 2007 This thesis examines and reviews multiple aspects of dysbetalipoproteinaemia. Dysbetalipoproteinaemia is a severe, highly atherogenic mixed hyperlipidaernia characterized by the accumulation of remnants of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins. ... Read more
Polyacrylamide gradient gel electrophoresis for the diagnosis of dysbetalipoproteinaemia (Type III hyperlipidaemia)

Author: Blom, Dirk Jacobus Date: 2001 Accurate phenotypic diagnosis of this disorder has generally relied on the quantitative analysis of centrifugally isolated VLDL. Analysis of VLDL chemical composition is not widely available due to the expense of acquiring ultracentrifuges ... Read more

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