In:
Diagnostyka Laboratoryjna, Index Copernicus, Vol. 54, No. 4 ( 2019-12-17), p. 241-244
Abstract:
Background: Considerable attention has been focused over the past several years on the protein Z (PZ) system. However, little is known
about the role of auto-antibodies to PZ (anti-PZ) in cardiac surgery patients. 〈 br 〉 Aim: In the present pilot study, we investigated plasma levels of anti-PZ in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass
(OPCAB) surgery. 〈 br 〉 Material and methods: Thirty patients with coronary artery disease scheduled for OPCAB surgery were enrolled in this study. Plasma levels
of anti-PZ IgM and anti-PZ IgG were measured before surgery and one week after surgery using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. 〈 br 〉 Results: None of the subjects were shown to have positive results for anti-PZ IgM and anti-PZ IgG either before and one week after
OPCAB surgery. 〈 br 〉 Conclusions: These results suggest that anti-PZ autoantibodies are not an effective component of the PZ system in OPCAB patients.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0867-4043
,
2719-7042
DOI:
10.5604/01.3001.0013.7753
Language:
English
Publisher:
Index Copernicus
Publication Date:
2019