The neck region of the C-type lectin DC-SIGN regulates its surface spatiotemporal organization and virus-binding capacity on antigen presenting cells [PDF]
, 2012 The C-type lectin DC-SIGN expressed on dendritic cells (DCs) facilitates capture and internalization of a plethora of different pathogens. Although it is known that DC-SIGN organizes in nanoclusters at the surface of DCs, the molecular mechanisms ...
Alvarez +49 more
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A Low-Cost, High-Performance System for Fluorescence Lateral Flow Assays
Biosensors, 2013 We demonstrate a fluorescence lateral flow system that has excellent sensitivity and wide dynamic range. The illumination system utilizes an LED, plastic lenses and plastic and colored glass filters for the excitation and emission light.
Linda G. Lee +3 more
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Gonadotropin and Ovarian Hormone Monitoring: Lateral Flow Assays for Clinical Decision Making
Women, 2023 FSH, estrogen and progesterone testing are widely utilized in clinical practice. Lateral flow assays (LFAs) are cost-effective tools used for diagnosing infectious diseases, pregnancy, and substance testing.
Anna Targonskaya, Katherine Maslowski
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Immunochromatographic diagnostic test analysis using Google Glass. [PDF]
, 2014 We demonstrate a Google Glass-based rapid diagnostic test (RDT) reader platform capable of qualitative and quantitative measurements of various lateral flow immunochromatographic assays and similar biomedical diagnostics tests.
Caire, Romain +5 more
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Development of a recombinase polymerase amplification lateral flow assay for the detection of active Trypanosoma evansi infections [PDF]
, 2020 Author summary Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) affecting humans and/or domestic animals severely impair the socio-economic development of endemic areas. One of these diseases, animal trypanosomosis, affects livestock and is caused by the parasites of
Goossens, Julie +5 more
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Analytical Tools to Improve Optimization Procedures for Lateral Flow Assays
Diagnostics, 2017 Immunochromatographic or lateral flow assays (LFAs) are inexpensive, easy to use, point-of-care medical diagnostic tests that are found in arenas ranging from a doctor’s office in Manhattan to a rural medical clinic in low resource settings.
Helen V. Hsieh +2 more
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Quantitative Lateral Flow Assays for Salivary Biomarker Assessment: A Review
Frontiers in Public Health, 2017 Saliva is an emerging biofluid with a significant number of applications in use across research and clinical settings. The present paper explores the reasons why saliva has grown in popularity in recent years, balancing both the potential strengths and ...
Olga Miočević +5 more
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Protein-Based Anchoring Methods for Nucleic Acid Detection in Lateral Flow Format Assays
Micromachines, 2023 The use of lateral flow assays to detect nucleic acid targets has many applications including point-of-care diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food safety.
Kira Hallerbach +6 more
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Use of Urinary Pregnanediol 3-glucuronide to Confirm Ovulation [PDF]
, 2013 Objective Urinary hormonal markers may assist in increasing the efficacy of Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM). This study uses urinary pregnanediol-3a-glucuronide (PDG) testing to more accurately identify the infertile phase of the menstrual cycle
Boehringer, H. +6 more
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Evaluating ELISA, Immunofluorescence, and Lateral Flow Assay for SARS-CoV-2 Serologic Assays
Frontiers in Microbiology, 2020 BackgroundThe SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has emerged at the end of 2019. Aside from the detection of viral genome with specific RT-PCR, there is a growing need for reliable determination of the serological status. We aimed at evaluating five SARS-CoV-2 serology
Moïse Michel +14 more
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