- document
-
Blom, W.A.M. (author), Lluch, A. (author), Stafleu, A. (author), Vinoy, S. (author), Holst, J.J. (author), Schaafsma, G. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: The most satiating macronutrient appears to be dietary protein. Few studies have investigated the effects of dietary protein on ghrelin secretion in humans. Objective: This study was designed to investigate whether a high-protein (HP) breakfast is more satiating than a high-carbohydrate breakfast (HC) through suppression of...article 2006
- document
-
Portengen, L. (author), Preller, L. (author), Tielen, M. (author), Doekes, G. (author), Heederik, D. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Recent studies have reported a low prevalence of atopic sensitization and respiratory allergy in children growing up on farms. Objectives: We sought to evaluate the dose-response relationship between endotoxin and atopic sensitization in adult farmers and to assess the effect on respiratory health outcomes. Methods: Data on endotoxin...article 2005
- document
-
Rieckmann, P. (author), Kruse, N. (author), Nagelkerken, L. (author), Beckmann, K. (author), Miller, D. (author), Polman, C. (author), Dahlke, F. (author), Toyka, K.V. (author), Hartung, H.P. (author), Stürzebecher, S. (author), TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author)Background: Subcutaneous IFNβ-1b (Betaferon®) is an established immunomodulatory treatment for relapsing remitting MS and active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS). It modulates cytokine and adhesion molecule expression but long term in vivo effects of IFNβ-1b on the immune system are not known in multiple sclerosis. Objective: To...article 2005
- document
-
Beulens, J.W.J. (author), Stolk, R.P. (author), van der Schouw, Y.T. (author), Grobbee, D.E. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), Bots, M.L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)OBJECTIVE - This study aimed to investigate the relation between alcohol consumption and type 2 diabetes among older women. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS - Between 1993 and 1997, 16,330 women aged 49-70 years and free from diabetes were enrolled in one of the Dutch Prospect-EPIC (European Prospective Study Into Cancer and Nutrition) cohorts and...article 2005
- document
-
Trion, A. (author), de Maat, M.P.M. (author), Jukema, J.W. (author), van der Laarse, A. (author), Maas, M.C. (author), Offerman, E.H. (author), Havekes, L.M. (author), Szalai, A.J. (author), Princen, H.M.G. (author), Emeis, J.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective - C-reactive protein (CRP) has been associated with risk of cardiovascular disease. It is not clear whether CRP is causally involved in the development of atherosclerosis. Mouse CRP is not expressed at high levels under normal conditions and increases in concentration only several-fold during an acute phase response. Because the...article 2005
- document
-
Kummeling, I. (author), Thijs, C. (author), Penders, J. (author), Snijders, B.E.P. (author), Stelma, F. (author), Reimerink, J. (author), Koopmans, M. (author), Dagnelie, P.C. (author), Huber, M. (author), Jansen, M.C.J.F. (author), de Bie, R. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven TNO Voeding (author)The aim of the KOALA Birth Cohort Study in the Netherlands is to identify factors that influence the clinical expression of atopic disease with a main focus on lifestyle (e.g., anthroposophy, vaccinations, antibiotics, dietary habits, breastfeeding and breast milk composition, intestinal microflora composition, infections during the first year...article 2005
- document
-
TNO Preventie en Gezondheid (author), van der Kamp, H.J. (author), Oudshoorn, C.G.M. (author), Elvers, B.H. (author), van Baarle, M. (author), Otten, B.J. (author), Wit, J.M. (author), Verkerk, P.H. (author)Objective: In newborn screening programs for congenital adrenal hyperplasia, 17-α-hydroxyprogesterone (17OHP) cutoff levels are based on birth weight (BW) or on gestational age (GA). We investigated which approach would result in the greatest specificity and sensitivity. Study design: For the determination of 17OHP, a neonatal 17OHP assay was...article 2005
- document
-
Sierksma, A. (author), Sarkola, T. (author), Eriksson, C.J.P. (author), van der Gaag, M.S. (author), Grobbee, D.E. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Background: Moderate alcohol consumption is inversely associated with cardiovascular diseases. Changes in hormone levels might in part help explain the positive health effect. This study was performed to examine the effect of moderate alcohol consumption on plasma dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), testosterone, and estradiol levels....article 2004
- document
- van Dam, R.M. (author), Pasman, W.J. (author), Verhoef, P. (author), TNO Voeding (author) article 2004
- document
-
Jansen, M.C.J.F. (author), van Kappel, A.L. (author), Ocké, M.C. (author), van 't Veer, P. (author), Boshuizen, H.C. (author), Riboli, E. (author), Bueno-de-Mesquita, H.B. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Objective: Fruit and vegetable intake is inversely associated with cancer risk in many epidemiological studies. Accurate assessment of consumption of these foods is difficult, and biomarkers of intake would overcome several drawbacks of currently used dietary assessment methods. Therefore, we investigated the relation between plasma carotenoids...article 2004
- document
-
TNO Voeding Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author), Markus, C.R. (author), Sierksma, A. (author), Verbeek, C. (author), van Rooijen, J.J.M. (author), Patel, H.J. (author), Brand, A.N. (author), Hendriks, H.F.J. (author)Brain serotonin (5-HT) synthesis is controlled by nutrients that influence the availability of plasma tryptophan (Trp) as compared with the sum of the other large neutral amino acids (LNAA; Trp:LNAA). Alcohol consumption is found to change mood and performance and this might well be due to alterations in the plasma Trp:LNAA ratio and brain 5-HT....article 2004
- document
-
Benech-Kieffer, F. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Leclerc, C. (author), Roza, L. (author), Leclaire, J. (author), Nohynek, G. (author), TNO Voeding (author)The potential human health risk of UV filters depends on their toxicity and the human systemic exposure which is a function of the extent of percutaneous absorption of the topically applied substance into the human organism. Using a 'mass balance' approach, a study was designed to investigate the systemically absorbed dose of [14C]-Mexoryl SX®...article 2003
- document
-
Hoppe, P.P. (author), Krämer, K. (author), van den Berg, H. (author), Steenge, G. (author), van Vliet, T. (author), TNO Voeding (author)Background: Bioavailability studies with lycopene have focused on natural sources. A synthetic source has recently become available. Aim of the study: To determine the relative bioavailabilities of synthetic and tomato-based lycopene in free living volunteers in a single-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, parallel trial. Methods: Three...article 2003
- document
-
Hoeijmakers, M. (author), Janszen, B. (author), Coert, A. (author), Horspool, L. (author), TNO Voeding (author)The aim of the present study was to investigate the pharmacokinetics of oestriol in plasma in the dog after repeated oral administration of oestriol tablets, a preparation intended for the treatment of urinary incontinence in the bitch. The study was performed in six healthy, entire, adult female beagle dogs. The bitches were treated once daily...article 2003
- document
- Noort, D. (author), Fidder, A. (author), Hulst, A.G. (author), Prins Maurits Laboratorium TNO (author) article 2003
- document
-
Kemme, M.J.B. (author), Faaij, R.A. (author), Schoemaker, R.C. (author), Kluft, C. (author), Meijer, P. (author), Cohen, A.F. (author), Burggraaf, J. (author), Gaubius Instituut TNO (author)During studies on warfarin, heparin and various anticoagulants with novel mechanisms of action, the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) and the (apparent) international normalized ratio (INR) from a bedside monitor (Coagucheck Plus®) were compared with laboratory assay results. Data were compared using the Bland and Altman method of...article 2001
- document
- Spruit, W.E.T. (author), Trap, H.C. (author), Langenberg, J.P. (author), Benschop, H.P. (author) article 2001
- document
-
TNO Kwaliteit van Leven TNO BIBRA (author), Becker, R. (author), Nikolova, T. (author), Wolff, I. (author), Lovell, D. (author), Hüttner, E. (author), Foth, H. (author)The mutant frequency (MF) in the hypoxanthine-guanine-phosphoribosyl-transferase (HPRT) locus of peripheral blood T-lymphocytes was measured in a population environmentally exposed to vinyl chloride - a toxic and carcinogenic substance through an accidental release into the atmosphere. It was compared to MF in a control group of unexposed...article 2001
- document
-
van de Sandt, J.J.M. (author), Meuling, W.J.A. (author), Elliott, G.R. (author), Cnubben, N.H.P. (author), Hakkert, B.C. (author), Centraal Instituut voor Voedingsonderzoek TNO (author)In vitro and in vivo skin absorption of the pesticide propoxur (2-isopropoxyphenyl N-methyl carbamate, commercially Baygon(TM) and Unden(TM); log Po/w 1.56, MW 209.2) was investigated. In vivo studies were performed in rats and human volunteers, applying the test compound to the dorsal skin and the volar aspect of the forearm, respectively. In...article 2000
- document
-
Páramo, U.A. (author), Panizo, C. (author), Montes, R. (author), Orbe, J. (author), Alegría, E. (author), Martínez-Caro, D. (author), Dooijewaard, G. (author), Gaubius instituut TNO (author)To characterize the extent of activation of the hemostatic system and to detect local alterations which may favour thrombus formation we obtained samples from the right atrium (RA) and left ventricle (LV) of 60 stable angina patients (mean age 59 years, M/F: 49/11) during the cardiac catheterization procedure. None of the patients had a recent...article 1999