Panacea Journal of Medical Sciences
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Official Publication of NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
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Volume : 13, Issue : 3, Year : 2023
Article Page : 725-730
https://10.18231/j.pjms.2023.133
Abstract
Background: Oxidative stress, hypoxia, and ischemia are considered prime factors in the pathogenesis of epilepsy. Hyperuricemia (HU) is a common incidental finding in epileptic patients, but the importance of HU as a risk factor in epilepsy is debated. Many hypothetical mechanisms that link HU to increased oxidative stress in epilepsy have been put forward. This research aimed to evaluate the role of serum Ischemia Modified Albumin (IMA) level and serum uric acid (UA) level as a preliminary biomarker in the diagnosis of epilepsy.
Materials and Methods: The present cross-sectional research was conducted on 25 individuals having epilepsy and 25 healthy individuals. Serum uric acid level had estimated by the uricase method. Serum IMA was evaluated by albumin cobalt binding assay to assess oxidative stress, hypoxia, and ischemia.
Results: Mean Serum UA and IMA level were found significantly high (p<0>
Conclusions : The present study revealed that serum UA levels and IMA levels escalated in epileptic patients. Thus, serum UA levels and IMA levels can be deemed as preliminary biomarkers for the diagnosis of epilepsy.
Keywords: Hyperuricemia, Uric Acid, Epilepsy, Ischemia Modified Albumin, Ischemia
How to cite : Ahirwar A K, Jain R, Jain A, Asia P, Sharma A, Evaluation of serum ischemia modified albumin (IMA) level and serum uric acid level as a preliminary biomarker of epilepsy. Panacea J Med Sci 2023;13(3):725-730
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