Immunology

Specificity of Rheumatoid Factor Detected by Latex Fixation Compared
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disorder that can affect more than just the joints. In some people, the condition can damage a wide variety of body systems, including the skin, eyes, lungs, heart and blood vessels. More...02 Sep 2020


Cancer-Associated T Cell Receptors Evaluated for Malignancy Detection
A key goal in oncology is diagnosing cancer early, when it is more treatable. Despite decades of progress, early diagnosis of asymptomatic patients remains a major challenge. Most methods for this involve detecting cancer cells, but a different approach, focused on the body’s immune response. More...31 Aug 2020

Hodgkin Lymphoma Therapy Response Linked to T-Cell Receptor Repertoire
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma in which cancer originates from a specific type of white blood cells called lymphocytes. Symptoms may include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Often there will be non-painful enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, under the arm, or in the groin. More...27 Aug 2020

Microfluidic Device Explores Ovarian Cancer Interactions
In many cancers, platelet interactions with circulating tumor cells and their role in metastasis have been studied extensively. In ovarian cancer, platelet extravasation into the tumor and resulting metastasis is thought to be regulated mostly by the vascular endothelium. More...26 Aug 2020

Blood Bank NAT-Based Assay Prevents Transfusion-Transmitted Malaria
Blood transfusion is an essential component of health care, which saves millions of lives across the world. The screening of blood donors for transfusion-transmissible agents is crucial in reducing risks of transfusion of infected units. More...20 Aug 2020

Prostate Cancer Identified By Profiling Immune Cell Subsets
With an estimated 1.8 million new cases in 2018 alone, prostate cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the world. Diagnosing the disease early increases the chances of survival, but this cancer remains difficult to detect. More...19 Aug 2020
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Circulating tumor DNA Test Predicts Immunotherapy Response
Lab Profiles Differentiate MIS-C From Severe Pediatric COVID-19
IFN‐γ Release Assay Helps Diagnose Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Renal Expression of Immunomodulators in Diabetic Nephropathy
Serological Dipstick Assay Developed for Melioidosis
Dual Role Discovered for Interleukin-17A in Autoimmune Uveitis
Melatonin Levels in Parkinson’s Patients Linked to Non-Motor Symptoms
Immunogenomic Landscape of Hematological Malignancies Mapped
Cancer Cells Reprogram Immune Cells to Assist in Metastasis
Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential Associated with hsC-Reactive Protein
Fully-Automated Calprotectin Immunoassay Validated for IBD Patients
RNA Sequencing as Alternative to Immunohistochemistry in Cancer Diagnostics
Immune Cells Hampered Fighting Soft Tissue and Bone Sarcomas
Blood Test Could Predict Multiple Sclerosis Progression
Diagnostic Assay Developed for Unclassified Severe Combined Immune Deficiency
Detection Rate of Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance Determined
Certain Cytokines Not Associated with Severity of COVID-19 Symptoms
Presepsin Values Evaluated as Sepsis Severity Markers
Biomarkers Evaluated for Lung Disease Severity in Cystic Fibrosis
Two Serodiagnostic Tests Compared for Loiasis in Non-Endemic Area
Increasingly Efficient Serological Tests Developed with Electrochemiluminescence
Tumor Mutation and Immune Microenvironment Revealed in Colorectal Cancer
Serological Exposure Markers Developed for Vivax Malaria
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.