Immunology

Rare Hereditary Autoimmune Disease Found to Have More Common Form
Researchers have discovered that single-allele mutations in the gene that causes recessive autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type-1 can cause a less severe but more common condition. Findings may help identify, diagnose, and treat a number of autoimmune diseases. More...21 Jun 2015


Serum Assay Evaluated for Celiac Disease Screening
Celiac Disease is an autoimmune enteropathy triggered by the ingestion of gluten-containing grains in genetically susceptible individuals and it damages the small intestine mucosa leading to villous atrophy, crypt hyperplasia and intraepithelial lymphocytic infiltrate. More...07 Jun 2015



New Light Shed on the Cause of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The transient receptor potential superfamily in humans comprises 27 cation channels with permeability to monovalent and divalent cations and these channels are widely expressed within humans on cells and tissues and have significant sensory and regulatory roles on most physiological functions. More...27 May 2015

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The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.