摘要:
A method for predicting the likelihood of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases in a subject is disclosed. The method includes the steps of measuring the level of homocysteine, a homocysteine precursor or a homocysteine metabolite in the subject and evaluating the likelihood of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases based on the result of measurement. A subject is deemed to have a high risk of developing ASD and ASD-related diseases if the level of homocysteine, the homocysteine precursor or the homocysteine metabolite in the subject is at or below a threshold level. Also disclosed are a composition for reducing the risk of developing ASD, ASD-related diseases and adult neurological abnormalities and a method for determining a vaccination schedule in a subject.
摘要:
Embodiments of the present invention provide for detecting and/or screening for conditions associated with altered sterols by dehvatization of sterols to provide suitable sensitivity and selectivity of detection using tandem mass spectrometry with electrospray ionization. Such testing may be performed to detect and/or screen for conditions such as Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome, familial hypercholesterolemia, and cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis, or certain bile acid disorders.
摘要:
Disclosed is a method of reducing the risk or severity of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infants. The method comprises (a) measuring skin carotenoid levels in preterm infants, preferably by Raman Spectroscopy, and then (b) administering supplemental carotenoids to those infants in need thereof, wherein the supplemental carotenoids comprise lutein, lycopene, beta-carotene, and zeaxanthin. The supplemental carotenoids may be provided by an infant formula comprising, on a ready-to-feed basis, from about 100 to about 2000 mcg/liter of total carotenoids, wherein the total carotenoids include at least about 50 mcg/liter of lutein. The formulas may further comprise docosahexaenoic acid.
摘要:
A method of determining a laminin 5 antigen in a biological sample, comprising the steps of bringing an antibody reactive to a laminin 5 null2 chain N-terminal fragment into contact with the biological sample; measuring a reaction of the antibody; and determining an amount of the laminin 5 antigen based on a measurement result of the reaction, as well as, a method of detecting a laminin 5-producing tumor cell, a method of examining acute respiratory distress syndrome and a method of evaluating malignancy of a malignant tumor based on the assay method.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to methods wherein the cytolocalization of WT1 protein can be used as a tool in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumors. Specifically, the invention is directed to the novel finding that elevated levels of WT1 protein in the cytoplasm of cells derived from a soft tissue tumor sample provide a positive diagnostic indicator for rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS).
摘要:
In this invention a novel antigen is provided for screening patients suspected of having celiac disease. The antigen is prepared by starting with human placenta tissue which is perfused with a herpes and collagenase buffer to obtain a signle cell suspension. This suspension is enriched to obtain an enriched protein portion and then separated out to obtain an embryonic celiac antigen (ECA). This ECA is used with serum from patients to effect binding of ECA with IgA in the serum while applying a human IgA antibody to the serum. The results are then read on a spectrophotometer to confirm or negate the presence of celiac disease.
摘要:
In certain embodiments, the invention stems from the discovery that analysis of population distribution curves of metabolite levels in blood can be used to facilitate predicting risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or to differentiate between ASD and non-ASD developmental delay (DD) in a subject. In certain aspects, information from assessment of the presence, absence, and/or direction (upper or lower) of a tail effect in a metabolite distribution curve is utilized to predict risk of ASD and/or to differentiate between ASD and DD.
摘要:
Provided are methods for diagnosing a disease in a subject with a previous streptococcal infection by determining the presence or absence of one or more autoantibodies in a biological sample from the subject, wherein the one or more autoantibodies recognize an antigen from a protein selected from the group consisting of ELAVL2, ELAVL3, ELAVL4, Nova-1, Nova-2, Cdr1, Cdr2; and Cdr3. The presence of such autoantibodies is indicative of a positive diagnosis for a post-streptococcal disease such as PANDAS, post-GABHS glomerulonephritis, rheumatic fever, autism and Syndenham's chorea.
摘要:
A method, system, and computer program product for producing an organism specific diagnosis of septicemia in infants is disclosed. The method involves measuring the levels of one or more biomarkers against predefined threshold values and interpreting these levels to arrive at the diagnosis. Other techniques may introduce a preliminary step of identifying higher risk subjects, as well as the integration of such methods into the final diagnostic methodology. One aspect of a technique of this method may involve measuring one more cytokines to detect specific classes of infective organisms, such as Gram-negative bacteria.