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Immunology

Image: The Helios CyTOF mass cytometry platform (Photo courtesy of Fluidigm).

Immune Cell Profiling Assay Boosts Use of Mass Cytometry

A new, multiplexed, antibody-based assay for immune cell profiling on its mass cytometry platform has been launched. More...
09 May 2019
Image: The Bioanalyzer 2100 system is a microfluidic platform that provides quantitation and quality control of DNA and RNA by capillary electrophoresis (Photo courtesy of Agilent Technologies).

Multiple Myeloma Sequences Reveal Prognostic Immunoglobulin Translocation

Multiple myeloma is the second most common hematological cancer, which affects terminally differentiated antibody secreting B cells, known as plasma cells. Clinical manifestations of myeloma include hypercalcemia, anemia, renal failure, and lytic bone lesions. More...
08 May 2019
Image: A Pgp3 LFA-dipstick test. After approximately 4 hours, the LFA-dipstick was inserted into the well for 15 to 20 minutes, and then LFA buffer was added (A). LFAs were read when the membrane was completely cleared of background staining (B) (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Rapid Test for Chlamydia Antigen Antibodies Optimized

Trachoma, resulting from repeated infection with the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis (Ct), is the leading infectious cause of blindness. Trachoma is targeted for elimination as a public health problem by 2020. More...
07 May 2019
Image: Normal and abnormal control cells from the ClearLLab 10C kit (Photo courtesy of Beckman Coulter).

Flow Cytometry Leukemia/Lymphoma Antibody Panel Receives Approval

A panel of immune-phenotyping flow cytometer reagents that identifies both lymphoid and myeloid cell lines has been granted diagnostic marketing clearance by the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration to complement its European IVD classification. More...
06 May 2019
Image: A visualization of morulae in the cytoplasm of a granulocyte during examination of blood smears is highly suggestive of a diagnosis of Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis (Photo courtesy of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

Diagnostic Methods Compared for Human Granulocytic Anaplasmosis

Human granulocytic anaplasmosis (HGA) is a tick-borne intracellular bacterial infection caused by Anaplasma phagocytophilum. The disease is present in North America, Europe, and northern Asia, areas with Ixodes ricinus ticks, the primary vector for transmission to humans. More...
02 May 2019
Image: The ABI 7900HT Fast Real-Time PCR System (Photo courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific).

Novel Genes and Pathways Discovered in Celiac Disease

Celiac disease (CD) is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease that occurs globally in genetically predisposed individuals in response to ingestion of gluten-containing grains. While the pathognomonic damage occurs in the small intestine, clinical manifestations are varied and include both intestinal and extra-intestinal symptoms. More...
01 May 2019
Image: The VERSAmax microplate reader (Photo courtesy of Molecular Devices).

Novel Software Reduces Variability in ELISA Biomarker Tests

Protein biomarkers are measured frequently in plasma, serum or other matrices by solid phase Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) methods in which the antigen of interest in the sample is bound by antibodies and the amount of bound antigen is proportional to the signal strength that develops in the assay. More...
30 Apr 2019
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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.
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