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Ghrelin and melatonin as biomarkers in patients with giardiasis

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Giardia is the most frequently reported intestinal parasite worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate the ghrelin, melatonin, glucose and cholesterol concentration in male patients infected with Giardia lamblia. We enrolled 66 patients with Giardiasis and the control groups consisted of healthy subjects (n = 30). The results demonstrated that there was a significant decrease (P < 0.05) in ghrelin levels, while the melatonin, glucose and cholesterol levels were significantly increased (P < 0.05) in giardiasis patients as compared to the healthy group. The obtained results suggest that ghrelin and melatonin could serve as biomarkers in patients infected with G. lamblia.

Source: Biotechnology & Biotechnological Equipment

DOI: 10.1080/13102818.2016.1149038

Authors: Saleem Khteer Al-Hadraawy, Mohammed Emad Al-ghurabi, Malak Maged Al-musawi, Mohammad Alzeyadi

Institution: University of Kufa

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,533