Does expression of OATP1B3 determine uptake of Gd-EOB-DTPA in hepatocellular carcinoma?
Uptake of Gd-EOB-DTPA in HCC is determined by expression of OATP1B3 rather than by tumor differentiation or bile production.
This is the first study using brachial artery ultrasound imaging to evaluate endothelium function in SLE. Patients with SLE presented lower flow mediated dilation (endothelium dependent dilation) than sex and age-matched controls, even in patients without traditional cardiovascular risk factors and this may represent an early atherosclerotic process.