Clinical Chemistry -- Table of Contents (February 1 2003, 49 [2])

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Molecular Diagnostics and Genetics:

Wen Wang, Shirley K.Y. Kham, Gare-Hoon Yeo, Thuan-Chong Quah, and Samuel S. Chong: Multiplex Minisequencing Screen for Common Southeast Asian and Indian ß-Thalassemia Mutations
Clin Chem 2003 49: 209-218. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Melanie Königshoff, Jochen Wilhelm, Rainer M. Bohle, Alfred Pingoud, and Meinhard Hahn: HER-2/neu Gene Copy Number Quantified by Real-Time PCR: Comparison of Gene Amplification, Heterozygosity, and Immunohistochemical Status in Breast Cancer Tissue
Clin Chem 2003 49: 219-229. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Thomas Langmann, Richard Mauerer, Alexandra Zahn, Christoph Moehle, Mario Probst, Wolfgang Stremmel, and Gerd Schmitz: Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR Expression Profiling of the Complete Human ATP-Binding Cassette Transporter Superfamily in Various Tissues
Clin Chem 2003 49: 230-238. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Antonio Farina, Erik S. LeShane, Geralyn M. Lambert-Messerlian, Jacob A. Canick, Thomas Lee, Louis M. Neveux, Glenn E. Palomaki, and Diana W. Bianchi: Evaluation of Cell-free Fetal DNA as a Second-Trimester Maternal Serum Marker of Down Syndrome Pregnancy
Clin Chem 2003 49: 239-242. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Supplemental Data

Proteomics and Protein Markers:

Bert G. Blijenberg, Mark F. Wildhagen, Chris H. Bangma, Judith A. Finlay, Ville Väisänen, and Fritz H. Schröder: Comparison of Two Assays for Human Kallikrein 2
Clin Chem 2003 49: 243-247. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Maria Teresa Sandri, Daniela Cardinale, Laura Zorzino, Rita Passerini, Paola Lentati, Alessandro Martinoni, Giovanni Martinelli, and Carlo Maria Cipolla: Minor Increases in Plasma Troponin I Predict Decreased Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction after High-Dose Chemotherapy
Clin Chem 2003 49: 248-252. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Cancer Diagnostics:

Harry J. Linton, Leonard S. Marks, Lisa S. Millar, Christine L. Knott, Harry G. Rittenhouse, and Stephen D. Mikolajczyk: Benign Prostate-specific Antigen (BPSA) in Serum Is Increased in Benign Prostate Disease
Clin Chem 2003 49: 253-259. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Drug Monitoring and Toxicology:

Maria Shipkova, Victor William Armstrong, Eberhard Wieland, and Michael Oellerich: Differences in Nucleotide Hydrolysis Contribute to the Differences between Erythrocyte 6-Thioguanine Nucleotide Concentrations Determined by Two Widely Used Methods
Clin Chem 2003 49: 260-268. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hematology:

Ikunosuke Sakurabayashi, Tatsurou Watano, Satoshi Yonehara, Kaori Ishimaru, Kaoru Hirai, Tsuguki Komori, and Masayuki Yagi: New Enzymatic Assay for Glycohemoglobin
Clin Chem 2003 49: 269-274. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Automation and Analytical Techniques:

Kazunari Yamaguchi, Yuji Yonemura, Hiroaki Okabe, Yoichi Takahama, Shinya Nagai, Haruki Yamaguchi, and Kojiro Hirai: Detection of Anti-Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type I Antibody in Whole Blood by a Novel Counting Immunoassay
Clin Chem 2003 49: 275-280. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

General Clinical Chemistry:

Norbert Laube, Michael Pullmann, Stefan Hergarten, and Albrecht Hesse: Influence of Urinary Stones on the Composition of a 24-Hour Urine Sample
Clin Chem 2003 49: 281-285. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Nutrition:

Pål I. Holm, Per Magne Ueland, Gry Kvalheim, and Ernst A. Lien: Determination of Choline, Betaine, and Dimethylglycine in Plasma by a High-Throughput Method Based on Normal-Phase Chromatography–Tandem Mass Spectrometry
Clin Chem 2003 49: 286-294. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Stuart J. Moat, Pauline A.L. Ashfield-Watt, Hilary J. Powers, Robert G. Newcombe, and Ian F.W. McDowell: Effect of Riboflavin Status on the Homocysteine-lowering Effect of Folate in Relation to the MTHFR (C677T) Genotype
Clin Chem 2003 49: 295-302. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Technical Briefs:

Piers R. Blackett, Robin Germany, Boureima Sambo, and Petar Alaupovic: Apolipoprotein C-III Bound to Apolipoprotein B-containing Lipoproteins in Obese Girls
Clin Chem 2003 49: 303-306. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ching-Ping Tseng, Ju-Chien Cheng, Ching-Chung Tseng, Cheyien Wang, Yi-Ling Chen, Daniel Tsun-Yee Chiu, How-Chin Liao, and Shy-Shin Chang: Broad-Range Ribosomal RNA Real-Time PCR after Removal of DNA from Reagents: Melting Profiles for Clinically Important Bacteria
Clin Chem 2003 49: 306-309. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Lori A. Cox, Ronald C. Ramos, Tara N. Dennis, Sergio A. Jimenez, J. Bruce Smith, and Carol M. Artlett: Detection of Microchimeric Cells in the Peripheral Blood of Nonpregnant Women Is Enhanced by Magnetic Cell Sorting before PCR
Clin Chem 2003 49: 309-312. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Michael Mitas, David J. Cole, Loretta Hoover, Mostafa M. Fraig, Kaidi Mikhitarian, Mark I. Block, Brenda J. Hoffman, Robert H. Hawes, William E. Gillanders, and Michael B. Wallace: Real-Time Reverse Transcription-PCR Detects KS1/4 mRNA in Mediastinal Lymph Nodes from Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Clin Chem 2003 49: 312-315. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Frédéric Cotton, Jean-Claude Wautrecht, Véronique Léchevin, Pascale Macours, Philippe Thiry, Christine Gervy, and Jean-Marie Boeynaems: Reference Intervals for Plasma Homocysteine by the AxSYM Immunoassay after Collection in Fluoride Tubes
Clin Chem 2003 49: 315-317. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ivo Giovannini, Carlo Chiarla, Francesco Greco, Giuseppe Boldrini, and Gennaro Nuzzo: Characterization of Biochemical and Clinical Correlates of Hypocholesterolemia after Hepatectomy
Clin Chem 2003 49: 317-319. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Hsien-Hsiung Lee, Shwu-Fen Chang, Yann-Jinn Lee, Salmo Raskin, Shio-Jean Lin, Mei-Chyn Chao, Fu-Sung Lo, and Ching-Yu Lin: Deletion of the C4-CYP21 Repeat Module Leading to the Formation of a Chimeric CYP21P/CYP21 Gene in a 9.3-kb Fragment as a Cause of Steroid 21-Hydroxylase Deficiency
Clin Chem 2003 49: 319-322. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Man Ho Choi, Jung Nyun Kim, and Bong Chul Chung: Rapid HPLC-Electrospray Tandem Mass Spectrometric Assay for Urinary Testosterone and Dihydrotestosterone Glucuronides from Patients with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Clin Chem 2003 49: 322-325. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Steve Kaye: Simple PCR-based Method for Synthesis of Molecular Calibrators and Controls
Clin Chem 2003 49: 325-327. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Daniela Giustarini, Isabella Dalle-Donne, Roberto Colombo, Salvatore Petralia, Simonetta Giampaoletti, Aldo Milzani, and Ranieri Rossi: Protein Glutathionylation in Erythrocytes
Clin Chem 2003 49: 327-330. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jim Minchenko, Andrew J. Williams, and John Christodoulou: Adaptation of a Mitochondrial Complex III Assay for Automation: Examination of Reproducibility and Precision
Clin Chem 2003 49: 330-332. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jens Peter Goetze and Jens F. Rehfeld: Impact of Assay Epitope Specificity in Gastrinoma Diagnosis
Clin Chem 2003 49: 333-334. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Letters to the Editor:

Zoltan Lukacs, Caroline Mordac, Alfried Kohlschütter, and Rudolf Kruithof: Use of Microsphere Immunoassay for Simplified Multianalyte Screening of Thyrotropin and Thyroxine in Dried Blood Spots from Newborns
Clin Chem 2003 49: 335-336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Kenneth A. Pass: Commentary on: Use of Microsphere Immunoassay for Simplified Multianalyte Screening of Thyrotropin and Thyroxine in Dried Blood Spots from Newborns
Clin Chem 2003 49: 336. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Alan H. Terry, Jared Orrock, and A. Wayne Meikle: Comparison of Two Third-Generation Parathyroid Hormone Assays
Clin Chem 2003 49: 336-337. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Juergen G. Erhardt, Hans K. Biesalski, Lucie C. Malaba, and Neal E. Craft: Improved Method for Measurement of Retinol and Didehydroretinol in the Modified Relative Dose Response Test to Detect Vitamin A Deficiency
Clin Chem 2003 49: 338-339. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ferdinando Mannello: Effects of Blood Collection Methods on Gelatin Zymography of Matrix Metalloproteinases
Clin Chem 2003 49: 339-340. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Xavier Bossuyt, Jan Verhaegen, Godelieve Mariën, and Norbert Blanckaert: Effect of Sulfamethoxazole on Clinical Capillary Zone Electrophoresis of Serum Proteins
Clin Chem 2003 49: 340-341. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Book, Software, and Web Site Reviews:

Stewart Sell: Tumor Markers: Physiology, Pathobiology, Technology and Clinical Applications. Eleftherios P. Diamandis, Hervert A. Fritche, Hans Lilja, Daniel W. Chan, and Morton K. Schwartz, eds. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2002, 513 pp., $99.00 ($79.00 AACC members), softcover. ISBN 1-890883-71-9.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 342. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Donald H. Chace: Measuring Mass: From Positive Rays to Proteins. Michael A Grayson, ed. Philadelphia, PA: Chemical Heritage Press, 2002, 160 pp., $35.00, hardcover. ISBN 0-941901-31-9.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 342-343. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jia-sun Tsang: Envisioning Science: The Design and Craft of the Science Image. Felice Frankel. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2002, 336 pp., $55.00, hardcover. ISBN 0-262-06225-9.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 343-344. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Paul Bachner and Kathy Bruner: Clinical Laboratory Medicine, 2nd Edition. Kenneth D. McClatchey. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams Wilkins, 2002, 1936 pp., $120.00, hardcover. ISBN 0-683-30751-7. • Clinical Laboratory Medicine: Self-Assessment and Review, 2nd Edition. Kenneth D. McClatchey, Hesham M. Amin, and Jonathan L. Curry. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams Wilkins, 2002, 336 pp., $39.95, softcover. ISBN 0-7817-3150-X.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 344-345. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Carl T. Wittwer: RT-PCR Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol. 193. Joe O’Connell, ed. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press, 2002, 378 pp., $99.50, hardcover. ISBN 0-89603-875-0.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 345. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Jacqueline Tapon-Bretaudière: Hemostasis and Thrombosis. Basic Principles and Clinical Practice, Fourth Edition. Robert W. Colman, Jack Hirsh, Victor J. Marder, Alexander W. Clowes, and James N. George, eds. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2001, 1578 pp., $249.00, hardcover. ISBN 0-7817-1455-9.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 345-346. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Craig A. Lehmann: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Improving Efficiency in the Clinical Laboratory. F.L. Kiechle and R.I. Main. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2002, 142 pp., $25.00 ($20.00 AACC members), softcover. ISBN 1-890883-72-7.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 346-347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

David Goldstein: Diabetes Mellitus: Pathophysiology, Etiologies, Complications, Management, and Laboratory Evaluation—Special Topics in Diagnostic Testing. William E. Winter and Maria Rita Signorino. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2002, 152 pp., $25.00 ($20.00 AACC members), softcover. ISBN 1-890883-62-X.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 347. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]

Ruth McNerney: Molecular Diagnostics: A Training and Study Guide. Gregory J. Tsongalis and William B. Coleman. Washington, DC: AACC Press, 2002, 374 pp., $71.00 ($57.00 AACC members), softcover. ISBN 1-890883-76-X.
Clin Chem 2003 49: 348. [Extract] [Full Text] [PDF]