An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has been developed for the quantification of cr,-antitrypsin-human leukocyte elastase (a,AT-E) complexes. In the ELISA, the a,AT-E complex is bound to a surface by rabbit antileukocyte elastase antibody, and the inhibitor-proteinase cornplex is quantified by a second antibody, rabbit anti-a1antitrypsin F(ab’)2. labeled with alkaline phosphatase. a1AT...

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Background: Cancers of the urinary bladder are the fifth most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the United States. Early clinical diagnosis of bladder cancer remains amajor challenge, and the development of noninvasivemethods for detection and surveillance is desirable for both patients and health care providers. Approach: To identify urinary proteins with potential clinical utility, we enriched...

BACKGROUND Cancers of the urinary bladder are the fifth most commonly diagnosed malignancy in the United States. Early clinical diagnosis of bladder cancer remains a major challenge, and the development of noninvasive methods for detection and surveillance is desirable for both patients and health care providers. APPROACH To identify urinary proteins with potential clinical utility, we enrich...

Activated polymorphonuclear neutrophils play an important role in the pathogenesis of vaso-occlusive painful sickle cell crisis. Upon activation, polymorphonuclear neutrophils can form neutrophil extracellular traps. Neutrophil extracellular traps consist of a meshwork of extracellular DNA, nucleosomes, histones and neutrophil proteases. Neutrophil extracellular traps have been demonstrated to ...

INTRODUCTION The aetiopathology of melanoma is (like in other cancers) a result of environmental factors and genetic predispositions. One of the most important environmental factors which has an influence on melanoma aetiology is exposure to UV radiation. AIM To estimate the activity of selected parameters in melanoma diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS In serum of 25 men with melanoma, activit...