Immunology




Ultrasensitive Antibody Detection Enabled by Agglutination-PCR
Antibodies are widely used biomarkers for the diagnosis of many diseases and assays based on solid-phase immobilization of antigens comprise the majority of clinical platforms for antibody detection, but can be undermined by antigen denaturation and epitope masking. More...14 Mar 2016

Elevated C-Reactive Protein Found in H7N9 Influenza Infection
The avian influenza H7N9 virus can cause cytokine overproduction and result in severe pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome; and many studies have focused on hypercytokinemia during avian influenza infection. More...13 Mar 2016

Chagas Urine Nanoparticle Test Correlates with Parasitemia Levels
Early diagnosis of reactivated Chagas disease in human immunodeficiency virus patients could be lifesaving. In Latin America, the diagnosis is made by microscopical detection of the Trypanosoma cruzi parasite in the blood, a diagnostic test that lacks sensitivity. More...13 Mar 2016

Gene Predicts Outcomes for Head and Neck Patients
A human cancer-causing gene, called the DEK oncogene, can be detected in the plasma of head and neck cancer patients and this may help doctors understand how a person's immune system could be used to treat cancer or predict outcomes for patients. More...08 Mar 2016
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Immunomarker Found for Recurring HPV-Linked Oropharyngeal Cancers
Immunomarker Found for Recurring HPV-Linked Oropharyngeal Cancers
Failing Hearts Switch Fuels to Continue Generating Energy
Combined Tests Improve Tuberculous Meningitis Diagnosis
Separator Tubes Assessed for Measurement of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3
Blood Test Enables Earlier Detection of Breast Cancer
Biosensor Test System Developed Using Magnetic Nanoparticles
Aberrant Gene Expression Predicts Metastatic Endometrial and Lung Cancers
TB Tests Assessed to Diagnose Pregnant HIV Positive Women
Positive Control Developed for Serological Tests for Onchocerciasis
Immunochromatographic Test Evaluated to Diagnose Schistosomiasis
New Approach to Aid in Diagnosing Lower Back Pain Revealed
Hepatitis C Positive Antibody Test Leads to Molecular Assay
Polymer-Based Rapid Test Visually Differentiates Tumor Cells
Novel Immunoassay Developed to Diagnose Dengue
Reduced PSA Screening May Delay Treatment for Earlier Onset Prostate Cancers
Hyaluronic Acid Turbidimetric Assay Compared to Standard Method
Magnetic Bead Fluorescent Immunoassay Detects Novel Inflammation Marker
Antibody Levels in Saliva Associated with Risk of Mortality
Potential Biomarker Found for HER2+ Breast Cancer Recurrence
Immunomarker Expression Clarified For Thoracic Tumors
New Method Diagnoses Deadly Fungal Lung Infection
Elevated Sex Hormone Levels Raise Risk of Uterine Fibroids
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.