Immunology

Immunoprofiling HTLV-1 Blood Samples Show Altered Innate Cell Responsiveness
The Human T-cell Leukemia Virus-1 (HTLV-1)-Associated Myelopathy/Tropical Spastic Paraparesis (HAM/TSP) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease characterized by the demyelination of the middle-to-lower thoracic cord. More...09 Dec 2021


Inflammatory Cytokines Measured in Infants Born to Preterm Preeclamptic Mothers
Preeclampsia is both a vascular and inflammatory disorder. The pathophysiology of preeclampsia is complex and rooted in the interplay between maternal and placental factors with the key characteristics of maternal inflammation and vascular etiologies. More...29 Nov 2021

Multiplex Immunoassay Developed for Confirmation and Typing of HTLV Infections
Human T-Cell Lymphotropic Viruses (HTLV) type 1 and type 2 account for an estimated five to 10 million infections worldwide and are transmitted through breast feeding, sexual contacts and contaminated cellular blood components. More...24 Nov 2021

P-O-C Test Detects IgG Antibody in Serodiagnosis of Human Trichinellosis
Trichinellosis is one of the most critical food-borne parasitic zoonoses worldwide. Humans acquire trichinellosis by ingesting raw or undercooked meats containing the infective Trichinella larvae. Adult Trichinella spp. reside in the intestinal tract of the vertebrate host; larvae can be found encapsulated in muscle tissue. More...23 Nov 2021

Immunoassays Evaluated for Thyroid-Stimulating Receptor Antibody in Graves’ Disease
Graves' disease (GD), also known as toxic diffuse goiter, is an autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid. It frequently results in and is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and it also often results in an enlarged thyroid. More...23 Nov 2021

Enhanced S100B Expression in Lymphocytes in Spontaneous Preterm Birth and Preeclampsia
Preterm birth is commonly defined as any birth before 37 weeks completed weeks of gestation. An estimated 15 million infants are born preterm globally, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries. More...16 Nov 2021
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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
Novel Serum Biomarker Investigated for Early Gastric Cancer Diagnosis
Immune Chemokines Biomarkers Explored for Pediatric Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Inflammation Associated with Heart Failure in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Osteopontin Biomarker Evaluated for COVID-19 Severity and MIS-C
Sensitive Method Detects Free Monoclonal Light Chains in Serum
Biosensor Platform Monitors SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Durability
Low Anti-SARS-CoV-2 S Antibody Levels Predict Increased Mortality
Hematological Parameters Compared in Psoriasis Patients
New Flow Control Technology Turns Simple COVID-19 Dipstick Tests into Complex Biomedical Assays
Serum Progranulin Predicts High Activity of ANCA-Associated Vasculitis
Biohit’s Innovative GastroPanel Quick Test Receives CE Mark
Plasma Amyloid-β 42/40 Assays Compared in Alzheimer Disease
First-of-Its-Kind Testing Device Allows For Rapid Detection of Bacteria That Identify Risk for Preterm Birth
Meridian Launches New Air-Dryable qPCR Mix Enabling Direct Detection of RNA from Whole Blood Samples
Carolina Liquid Chemistries Corp. Introduces Line of Water Systems for Clinical Chemistry Analyzers
Low-Cost, Portable Device Uses microRNA Technology to Diagnose Heart Attacks in Minutes
Highly Multiplexed Cell Surface Protein Analyzed Via Flow Cytometry
Zika Virus IgM Antibody Found in West Nile Virus Patients
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.