Uromodulin: an important biomarker in nephrology
Uromodulin is a kidney-specific glycoprotein, which is exclusively expressed by the epithelial cells of the ascending limb of loop of Henle (TAL cells) and secr…
Articles with tag „Research“
Subclinical MERS infections found especially in camel workers
A large cross-sectional serostudy of blood donors in Saudi Arabia has revealed a significant number of subclinical infections with Middle East respiratory syndr…
Anti-NMDAR encephalitis main topic at “The Lancet Neurology Conference”
Experts from different countries gathered at the international Lancet Neurology Autoimmune Disorder Conference on 26th and 27th March in Barcelona to discuss th…
Vitamin D and Alzheimer’s: what is the connection?
Vitamin D is a fascinating molecule. In the body it is involved in a multitude of biological processes, and current research is constantly uncovering new associ…
Anti-PLA2R: a serological marker for primary membranous nephropathy
The discovery of autoantibodies against the phospholipase A2 receptor 1 (PLA2R) is considered a milestone in nephrology research. They are the first described s…
New biomarker for acute Lyme neuroborreliosis
Diagnosis of acute Lyme neuroborreliosis Since 2005, the chemotactic cytokine (chemokine) CXCL13 has been considered a potential biomarker for acute Lyme neu…