Immunology

Chromosomally Normal Miscarriage Is Associated With Vaginal Dysbiosis
Emerging evidence supports an association between vaginal microbiota composition and risk of miscarriage; however, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We aim to investigate the vaginal microbial composition and the local immune response in chromosomally normal and abnormal miscarriages and compare this to uncomplicated pregnancies delivering at term. More...17 Feb 2022

Novel Immune-Profiling Method Reports Specific Immune Cell Types Using Only DNA from Blood
A novel immune-profiling method can return detailed immune cell type proportions using only DNA from blood with no requirement for intact cells, potentially allowing for individualized prediction of outcomes in immunotherapy patients. More...10 Feb 2022
Elevated Interleukin-12/23p40 Indicates Dysfunctional Heart Rate Variability in T2D
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in type 2 diabetes (T2D), accounting for approximately 50% of all deaths. Cardiovascular functions, including heart rate, heart contractility, and blood pressure, are regulated by autonomic sympathovagal balance. More...08 Feb 2022
High-Speed Fluorescence Image-Enabled Cell Sorting Tested
Cell sorting through flow cytometry is a technique that enables scientists to identify and sort individual cells based on specific characteristics of each cell in order to study them in more detail, evaluate how each cell may react to a new drug or perform other single cell studies. More...03 Feb 2022

ABO Blood Group Related to Specific Immune Response to Anti-SARS-CoV-2
Markers of the protective humoral response, such as total anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulins and neutralizing antibodies, have been observed to decrease in convalescent individuals, even though a potential long-lasting humoral B-cell memory subset was detected. More...31 Jan 2022

Melanoma Test Offers Reassurance of Low Risk of Cancer Spread
Cutaneous melanoma is an aggressive form of skin cancer with an increasing worldwide incidence, particularly in the younger population. Although treatment for patients with metastatic melanoma has improved remarkably in the last decade, principally with targeted therapies and immune checkpoint modulators, there are still no consistently beneficial treatments for patients with metastatic disease. More...25 Jan 2022

In Other News
Immune System Can Detect Disease During Pregnancy
Natural Killer Cell-Associated Markers Investigated in Gastric Cancer
Regulatory and Other Rheumatoid Factors Analyzed in RA Patients
Association Between Helicobacter pylori With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Assessed
Biomarker FR+CTC Explored for Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Benchtop Cell Sorter Validated in Biosafety Containment Setting
Tissue Counterpart to Monoclonal B-Cell Lymphocytosis Characterized
Causal Effects of Inflammatory Protein Biomarkers on Inflammatory Diseases
Long-Term Storage Stability of Corticotropin Investigated
New Blood Test Detects Local Immune Activity Without Painful Biopsies and Expensive Imaging
Pulmonary Eosinophilia Indicates Onset of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Immunoprofiling HTLV-1 Blood Samples Show Altered Innate Cell Responsiveness
Assay Developed for Patient-Specific Monitoring and Treatment for Ovarian Cancer
Inflammatory Cytokines Measured in Infants Born to Preterm Preeclamptic Mothers
Multiplex Immunoassay Developed for Confirmation and Typing of HTLV Infections
P-O-C Test Detects IgG Antibody in Serodiagnosis of Human Trichinellosis
Immunoassays Evaluated for Thyroid-Stimulating Receptor Antibody in Graves’ Disease
Enhanced S100B Expression in Lymphocytes in Spontaneous Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia
Vircell Showcases Its Powerful Automation System and Immunoassay Testing Kits at MEDICA 2021
Activated Gut-Homing CD8+ T Cells Evaluated for Celiac Disease Diagnosis
Urinary Biomarkers Predict Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with COVID-19
Red Blood Cells Function as Critical Immune Sensors by Binding Cell-Free DNA
T-Cells with CD20 Protein Marker May Drive Early Multiple Sclerosis
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.








