Immunology


Multiple Sclerosis Linked to Variant of Common Herpes Virus
Multiple sclerosis, MS, is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system. The cause of the disease is unclear, but one plausible explanation is a virus deceives the immune system to attack the body's own tissue. More...12 Dec 2019


Three Factors Distinguish MODY, a Rare Diabetes, in Youth
Identifying maturity-onset diabetes of the young (MODY) in pediatric populations close to diabetes diagnosis is difficult. Misdiagnosis and unnecessary insulin treatment are common. MODY is a monogenic, dominantly inherited form of diabetes that typically arises in adolescence or young adulthood, and accounts for 1%-4% of cases of pediatric diabetes. More...10 Dec 2019

Zika Virus IgM Persists 25 Months After Symptom Onset
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, which bite during the day. Symptoms are generally mild and include fever, rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. Symptoms typically last for 2–7 days. More...05 Dec 2019

Plasma Cytokine Responses Characterized in Melioidosis
Melioidosis, an infectious disease caused by the environmental saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei, is endemic across many areas of Southeast Asia, South Asia, Northern Australia and America. B. pseudomallei is a facultative intracellular bacterium, a characteristic that contributes to its pathogenesis and persistence in the host and that may modulate the cytokine response to infection. More...04 Dec 2019

Immune Cells Linked to Malaria-Induced Anemia Through Autoantibody Production
Malaria is still a major global health threat with over 200 million new infections and around 400,000 deaths per year. Anemia is a common complication associated with malaria that contributes significantly to the great morbidity and mortality associated with the disease. More...28 Nov 2019
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Next Generation Glycated Hemoglobin Assay Evaluated
Measles Virus Infection Impacts Immune Cells
Effect of Lipoprotein(A) on the Diagnosis of Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Innovative Blood Test Aids Early Detection of Breast Cancer
Automated Immunoassay Systems Evaluated for KL‐6 Antigen Quantification
Systematic Serological Screening Programme Used for Strongyloidiasis
Reference Intervals Established For Serum Ferritin In Chinese Adults
Diagnostic Values of Serum STAT4 and sEng Analyzed in Preeclampsia
Anti-Müllerian Hormone Immunoassay Validated
Vaginal Biomarkers Predict Preterm Birth Risks
POC Test Based on Quantum Dots Detects Antibody Responses
Fluorimetric Assay Quantifies Galactocerebrosidase Activity in Dried Blood Spots
Biomarkers Analyzed for Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Associated with Diabetic CV Risks
Immunoassays Compared to Improve Diagnosis of Chagas Disease
Handling Procedures Affect Interleukin 6 Levels in Samples
Pre-Analytical Protocols Compared for Serotonin Quantification
Presepsin Concentrations Correlate with Kidney Function Decline
Immune Processes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
Specific Cytokines Are Significant Biomarkers for AML
Blood Monocyte Functions Altered in Parkinson's Disease
Molecular Changes Associated with Treating Lymphatic Filariasis
Immunochromatographic Strip Test Developed for Rift Valley Fever
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.








