Abstract:
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling is combined with determination of C4 gene copy number as biomarkers for lupus and/or pre-lupus diagnosis and monitoring.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides a novel method for detecting one or more cell fragment-bound complement activation products (CFB-CAPs) using a capillary flow system. The method eliminates the need for fresh, live cellular samples and detection by flow cytometric methods. The method as disclosed has a wide variety of applications, including diagnosing or monitoring lupus or pre-lupus and other diseases or disorders (e.g., autoimmune or inflammatory diseases or disorders).
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and kits useful for determining whether a subject is likely to benefit from therapy with an antibody are provided. In particular aspects, cell-bound complement activation products (CB-CAPs) associated with B lymphocytes may serve as diagnostic biomarkers.
Abstract:
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling and scoring serve as diagnostic biomarkers for patients to determine whether a patient who has not met at least four American College of Rheumatology (or similar e.g. SLICC) criteria for a definite Lupus diagnosis should be classified as exhibiting a pre-existing condition that this document refers to as pre-Lupus.
Abstract:
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling and scoring serve as diagnostic biomarkers for patients to determine whether a patient who has not met at least four American College of Rheumatology (or similar e.g. SLICC) criteria for a definite Lupus diagnosis should be classified as exhibiting a pre-existing condition that this document refers to as pre-Lupus. This document also describes methods for determining whether a patient who has been determined to exhibit pre-Lupus has progressed to exhibiting definite Lupus.
Abstract:
Provided are methods, systems, and kits for diagnosing or monitoring systemic lupus erythematosus in an individual. In particular aspects, in a blood sample containing white blood cells from the individual, autoantibodies deposited on or contacting with the surface of a T lymphocyte in the sample are quantitated.
Abstract:
This disclosure provides a novel method for detecting one or more cell-bound complement activation products (CB-CAPs) using a capillary tube agglutination/lattice formation test. The method as disclosed has a wide variety of applications, including diagnosing or monitoring lupus or pre-lupus and other diseases or disorders (e.g., autoimmune or inflammatory diseases or disorders).
Abstract:
Methods, systems, and kits useful for determining whether a subject is likely to benefit from therapy with an antibody are provided. In particular aspects, cell-bound complement activation products (CB-CAPs) associated with B lymphocytes may serve as diagnostic biomarkers.
Abstract:
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling is combined with determination of C4 gene copy number as biomarkers for lupus and/or pre-lupus diagnosis and monitoring.
Abstract:
Cell-bound complement activation product (CB-CAP) profiling and scoring serve as diagnostic biomarkers for patients to determine whether a patient who has not met at least four American College of Rheumatology (or similar e.g. SLICC) criteria for a definite Lupus diagnosis should be classified as exhibiting a pre-existing condition that this document refers to as pre-Lupus. This document also describes methods for determining whether a patient who has been determined to exhibit pre-Lupus has progressed to exhibiting definite Lupus.