Articles by author - Vaclav Martinek

A one-electron oxidation of carcinogenic nonaminoazo dye Sudan I by horseradish peroxidase.

Semanska M, Dracinsky M, Martinek V, Hudecek J, Hodek P, Frei E, Stiborova M.

Journal Article 2008; 29(5): 712-716 PubMed PMID: 18987613  Keywords:  Carcinogens:chemistry, Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid, Chromatography, Thin Layer, Electrons, Horseradish Peroxidase:chemistry, Hydrogen Peroxide:chemistry, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Mass Spectrometry, Naphthols:chemistry, Oxidation-Reduction.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to examine oxidation of carcinogenic Sudan I by peroxidase and characterize the structure of its two .....

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Modulation of CYP1A1-mediated oxidation of carcinogenic azo dye Sudan I and its binding to DNA by cytochrome b5.

Stiborová M, Martínek V, Schmeiser H, Frei E.

Journal Article 2006; 27(Suppl 2): 35-39 PubMed PMID: 17159775  Keywords:  Animals, Coloring Agents:pharmacokinetics, Cytochrome P-450 CYP1A1:metabolism, Cytochromes b5:physiology, DNA:metabolism, DNA Adducts:metabolism, Humans, Male, Metabolic Detoxication, Phase I, Models, Biological, Naphthols:metabolism, Rabbits, Rats, Rats,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Modulation of the cytochrome P450 (CYP) 1A1-mediated oxidative activation and detoxication of carcinogenic Sudan I by the heme.....

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Expression of nitric oxide synthases in parathyroid gland adenoma and parathyroid gland hyperplasia.

Kucera T, Veselý D, Pácová H, Martínek J, Astl J.

Journal Article 2005; 26(4): 373-376 PubMed PMID: 16136006  Keywords:  Adenoma:blood supply, Apoptosis, Humans, Hyperplasia, Immunoenzyme Techniques, Neovascularization, Pathologic:metabolism, Nitric Oxide Synthase Type II:metabolism, Nitric Oxide Synthase Type III:metabolism, Parathyroid Glands:blood supply, Parathyroid Neo.    Citation

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the presented study was to perform the immunohistochemical detection of endothelial (eNOS) and inducible (iNOS) isof.....

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Treatment of autoimunne ovarian damage in adolescent girls.

Mlcochová H, Horejsí J, Martinek J, Vetesníková-Koubová R, Halaska M.

Clinical Trial 2005; 26(2): 131-135 PubMed PMID: 15855884  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Autoantibodies:analysis, Drug Combinations, Estradiol:therapeutic use, Estriol:therapeutic use, Female, Germ Cells:immunology, Hormone Replacement Therapy, Humans, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate:therapeutic use, Menstruation Disturbances:c.    Citation

INTRODUCTION: To investigate levels of antiovarian autoantibodies in girls and young women with disturbances of menstrual cycle before and.....

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Serum levels of growth factors HGF (Hepatocyte Growth Factor), TGFbeta1 (transforming growth factor beta1) and IGF-I (Insulin Like Growth Factor I) in parathyroid tumors.

Astl J, Veselý D, Matucha P, Martínek J, Kucera T, Lastuvka P, Betka J, Sterzl I.

Clinical Trial 2004; 25(5): 356-360 PubMed PMID: 15580170  Keywords:  Adenoma:metabolism, Cytokines:blood, Hepatocyte Growth Factor:blood, Humans, Hyperplasia, Insulin-Like Growth Factor I:analysis, Parathyroid Glands:metabolism, Parathyroid Neoplasms:metabolism, Reference Values, Transforming Growth Factor beta:blood,.    Citation

INTRODUCTION: HGF (Hepatocyte Growth Factor), TGFbeta1 (Transforming Growth Factor beta1) and IGF-I (Insulin Like Growth Factor I) are cyt.....

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Anticipated academic examinations induce distinct cortisol responses in adolescent pupils.

Martinek L, Oberascher-Holzinger K, Weishuhn S, Klimesch W, Kerschbaum H.

Journal Article 2003; 24(6): 449-453 PubMed PMID: 15073574  Keywords:  Adolescent, Adult, Educational Measurement, Exploratory Behavior, Female, Humans, Hydrocortisone:metabolism, Male, Psychometrics, Saliva:metabolism, Stress, Psychological:diagnosis, Students:psychology,.    Citation

OBJECTIVES: Although it is widely accepted that academic examinations are accompanied by a cortisol increase, some recent studies reported.....

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