Immunology

Homogeneous BTK Occupancy Assay Developed
Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK), a member of the tyrosine kinase expressed in the hepatocellular carcinoma (TEC) family of cytoplasmic protein tyrosine kinases, was initially identified as the pathogenic protein in X-linked agammaglobulinemia, a human primary immune deficiency disease. More...02 Aug 2018

Urine and Blood Tests Better at Diagnosing Myeloma
Screening and diagnosis of monoclonal gammopathies is generally based on electrophoretic examination of serum and urine proteins, namely serum protein electrophoresis (SPEP)/serum protein immunofixation electrophoresis (SIFE), urine protein electrophoresis (UPEP)/urine protein immunofixation electrophoresis (UIFE), and bone marrow examination. More...23 Jul 2018


Blood Test Predicts Coronary Disease Death Risk
Cardiovascular (CV) disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality, and is associated with activation of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS). Angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is an endogenous regulator of the renin angiotensin system. More...05 Jul 2018

Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Identifies Malaria Species
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by different species of Plasmodium, of which, five species are reported to infect humans. Since malaria caused by P. falciparum is the most serious, with high mortality, accurate and prompt diagnosis is especially important to effective management. More...05 Jul 2018

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Protein Biomarker Found for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tool Predicts Deadly Form of Mycosis Fungoides
Mast Cell Activation Test Diagnoses Allergic Diseases
CSF B Cells Characterized in Virus-Associated Diseases
Smart Phone Reader Detects Common Pathogens
Blood-Based Biomarker Assessed for Subtle Brain Injury
Chip-Based Blood Test Developed for Multiple Myeloma
Clostridium difficile Examined by Different Methods
BTP Viewed As Glomerular Filtration Rate Marker
Vitamin D Blood Test May Speed Pediatric Bipolar Diagnosis
New POC Test Quickly Detects Lyme Neuroborreliosis
Immunoassay Developed for Lassa Fever Virus
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.







