Autoantibodies targeting the protein RGS8 (regulator of G-protein signaling 8) are associated with a particular subtype of Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as described in a recently published study performed in a collaboration between EUROIMMUN and research institutes in France, Spain and USA. The novel autoantibodies are suggested to be of at least intermediate risk for paraneoplastic neurological […]
A novel cell-based immunofluorescence assay (CBA) provides sensitive and specific detection of IgM antibodies against myelin-associated glycoprotein (MAG), as demonstrated in a study published in collaboration with scientists from the University of Verona and the Pediatric Research Institute in Padua, Italy. The Anti-MAG CBA is now available for research use*. Anti-MAG-IgM antibodies are markers for
A decade ago, an excellent collaboration began for the benefit of neurological diagnostics: Wieslab AB is celebrating its 10th anniversary in neurology ‒ together with EUROIMMUN. We wanted to know what is behind this successful concept and asked Lina Tebbla, Global Technology Manager from Wieslab: Dear Lina, can you provide an overview of your diagnostic
The cytoskeleton protein septin-3 has been identified as a novel target antigen of autoantibodies in patients with paraneoplastic cerebellar ataxia. The new biomarker was discovered in a collaborative study between scientists at EUROIMMUN, the University of Heidelberg and further clinics in Germany. Septins are cytoskeletal proteins with multiple roles in cell division, cellular polarisation, morphogenesis
Cakes and biscuits are an integral part of Christmas traditions. But unfortunately they are not a treat that everyone can enjoy. Many grains such as wheat, rye and spelt contain gluten. This is made up predominantly of gliadin, which is only partly digested in the intestine. The resulting smaller protein structures, so called oligopeptides, can
