Immunology

Collagen Biomarkers Clarify Prognosis of Diabetic Renal Complications
Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone needed to allow sugar (glucose) to enter cells to produce energy. More...24 Jul 2019

Immune Molecules Expressed Inside Mycetoma Lesions
Mycetoma is a persistent, progressive granulomatous inflammatory disease caused either by fungi or by bacteria. Characteristic of this disease is that the causative agents organize themselves in macroscopic structures called grains. These grains are surrounded by a massive inflammatory reaction. More...24 Jul 2019

Immunoglobulins and Neutrophils Play Unexpected Role in Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis may be brought about by various substances, including drugs (antibiotics or neuromuscular blocking agents), food and insect venom. Anaphylaxis is a hyperacute allergic reaction caused by an inappropriate immune response following the introduction of a usually harmless antigen into the body. More...23 Jul 2019

T Cell Antibody and Memory in H7N9 Survivors Characterized
Avian influenza A (H7N9) is a subtype of influenza viruses that have been detected in birds in the past. This particular A (H7N9) virus had not previously been seen in either animals or people until it was found in March 2013 in China. More...19 Jul 2019

Early B Cell Differentiation Activation Seen in Lupus
In people with systemic lupus erythematosus, their B cells, part of the immune system, are abnormally activated. They produce antibodies that react against their own tissues, causing a variety of symptoms, such as fatigue, joint pain, skin rashes and kidney problems. More...17 Jul 2019

TB Tests May Not Detect Infection in Exposed Individual
Mycobacterium tuberculosis is the leading infectious cause of death worldwide Exposure to M. tuberculosis results in heterogeneous clinical outcomes including primary progressive tuberculosis (TB) and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). More...17 Jul 2019

In Other News
Circulating T Cell-Monocyte Complexes Indicate Immune Perturbations
Whole-Blood Testing Diagnoses Acute Zika Virus Infections
Immune-Related Gene Implicated in Chronic Candida Infection Risk
Cardiovascular Risk Biomarkers Found for JSLE Patients
Higher Estrogen Levels Linked to Severe Disease in Scleroderma
NA Amplification Tests for Clostridium Diagnosis Reviewed
Kidney Transplant Rejection Linked to New Mismatch Locus
Flow Cytometry Standardized for Predicting Transplant Rejection
Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis Diagnosed by Molecular Test
Mannose-Binding Lectin Associated with IgG Subclass Deficiency
Novel 3D-Printed Technology Lowers Cost of ELISA
Cysteine-Rich 61 Biomarker Reflects RA Disease Activity
Urinary Biomarkers Diagnose Serious Kidney Allergic Reaction
Diagnostic Process Detects Alzheimer’s Years before Symptoms Appear
Simple and Inexpensive Ebola Virus Disease Test Developed
Renal Transplant Rejection Assessed by HLA Antigen Bead Assay
Blood Test May Predict Cardiovascular Disease
Immune Cell Profiling Assay Boosts Use of Mass Cytometry
Multiple Myeloma Sequences Reveal Prognostic Immunoglobulin Translocation
Rapid Test for Chlamydia Antigen Antibodies Optimized
Flow Cytometry Leukemia/Lymphoma Antibody Panel Receives Approval
Diagnostic Methods Compared for Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis
Novel Genes and Pathways Discovered in Celiac Disease
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.