Diagnostisk RET-genetisk testning hos 1.058 indekspatienter: et britisk centerperspektiv
Goal: Diagnostic germline RET evaluation is obtainable to all sufferers with a prognosis of medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or different situations related to a number of endocrine neoplasia kind 2 (MEN2) in the UK. Right here we report the expertise of a single centre’s germline RET evaluation over a 21-year interval.
Design: Retrospective case-note assessment PATIENTS: All index sufferers referred to the Exeter Genomics Laboratory for diagnostic germline RET evaluation between 1997 and 2018, and unaffected relations, present process predictive testing.
Measurements: The speed and nature of pathogenic variant detection was recorded, in addition to the indication for testing.
Outcomes: 1,058 index sufferers and 551 unaffected relations have been examined. The general charge of pathogenic variant detection was 10.2% amongst index sufferers, and 29% amongst unaffected relations.
The most common indication was remoted MTC, and amongst the 690 sufferers with remoted MTC, 68 (9.9%) have been discovered to harbour a RET pathogenic variant. Of these with presumed sporadic MTC, 8.5% have been discovered to harbour germline RET pathogenic variants, in contrast with 36.4% of these with a household historical past of MEN2-associated situations. Pathogenic variants have been recognized in 3.6% and 0% of sufferers with remoted phaeochromocytoma and first hyperparathyroidism respectively.
Conclusions: Though the detection charge of RET germline pathogenic variants in sufferers with presumed sporadic MTC was important, the general detection charge in these with MTC was decrease than anticipated on this collection. Advances in RET evaluation in response to stories of latest variants over the past 20 years are prone to have improved the pick-up charge in recent times.
Key phrases: Hyperparathyroidism; A number of Endocrine Neoplasia Sort 2a; A number of Endocrine Neoplasia Sort 2b; Phaeochromocytoma; Proto-oncogene proteins; c-ret; carcinoma; genetic testing; medullary; main.

Goniometer base type B5-R, MicroRT compatible |
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GB-B5-R-40 | MiTeGen | 40 BASES | EUR 400 |
Description: Goniometer base type B5-R, MicroRT compatible; package of 40 |
Goniometer base type B5-R, MicroRT compatible |
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GB-B5-R-500 | MiTeGen | 500 BASES | EUR 4442 |
Description: Goniometer base type B5-R, MicroRT compatible; package of 500 |
Medium Aperture Assortment Beamline Sample Preparation Kit |
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BL100-B5-R-A2 | MiTeGen | 100 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 1497 |
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Coxsackievirus (B5) |
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DAG4691 | Creative Diagnostics | 0.25 mg | Ask for price |
Procyanidin B5 |
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TBW01326 | ChemNorm | unit | Ask for price |
Rat leukotriene B5(LT-B5) ELISA kit |
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CSB-EQ027966RA-24T | Cusabio | 1 plate of 24 wells | EUR 198 |
Description: Quantitativesandwich ELISA kit for measuring Rat leukotriene B5 (LT-B5) in samples from serum, plasma. A new trial version of the kit, which allows you to test the kit in your application at a reasonable price. |
Rat leukotriene B5(LT-B5) ELISA kit |
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1-CSB-EQ027966RA | Cusabio |
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Description: Quantitativesandwich ELISA kit for measuring Rat leukotriene B5(LT-B5) in samples from serum, plasma. Now available in a cost efficient pack of 5 plates of 96 wells each, conveniently packed along with the other reagents in 5 separate kits. |
Serpin B5 antibody |
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70R-50205 | Fitzgerald | 100 ul | EUR 292.8 |
Description: Purified Polyclonal Serpin B5 antibody |
Serpin B5 antibody |
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70R-33858 | Fitzgerald | 100 ug | EUR 392.4 |
Description: Rabbit polyclonal Serpin B5 antibody |
Gluten Exorphin B5 |
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5-01227 | CHI Scientific | 4 x 5mg | Ask for price |
B5 Receptor Peptide |
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45-311P | ProSci | 0.1 mg | EUR 405.6 |
Description: B5 Receptor / PCID1 / EIF3M Peptide |
Serpin B5 Antibody |
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34298-100ul | SAB | 100ul | EUR 302.4 |
Serpin B5 Antibody |
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34298-50ul | SAB | 50ul | EUR 224.4 |
Cytochrome B5 antibody |
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20R-CG009 | Fitzgerald | 100 ul | EUR 548.4 |
Description: Goat polyclonal Cytochrome B5 antibody |
Coxsackievirus B5 protein |
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30-1334 | Fitzgerald | 100 ug | EUR 477.6 |
Description: Purified native Coxsackievirus B5 protein (Faulkener Strain) |
B5 Receptor Antibody |
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abx430923-200ul | Abbexa | 200 ul | EUR 460.8 |
Cytochrome b5 Antibody |
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abx232186-100ug | Abbexa | 100 ug | EUR 577.2 |
Vitamin B5 [HRP] |
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DAGA-123H | Creative Diagnostics | 1mg | EUR 1466.4 |
Vitamin B5 [KLH] |
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DAGA-123K | Creative Diagnostics | 1mg | EUR 1482 |
K6H6/B5 cells |
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C0033002 | Addexbio | One Frozen vial | EUR 651.6 |
Gluten Exorphin B5 |
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H-1666.0025 | Bachem | 25.0mg | EUR 691.2 |
Description: Sum Formula: C30H38N6O7; CAS# [68382-18-3] |
Gluten Exorphin B5 |
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H-1666.0100 | Bachem | 100.0mg | EUR 1995.6 |
Description: Sum Formula: C30H38N6O7; CAS# [68382-18-3] |
anti-Cytochrome b5 |
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YF-PA23551 | Abfrontier | 50 ul | EUR 400.8 |
Description: Mouse polyclonal to Cytochrome b5 |
anti-Cytochrome b5 |
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YF-PA11223 | Abfrontier | 50 ul | EUR 435.6 |
Description: Mouse polyclonal to Cytochrome b5 |
Monoclonal Proinsulin Antibody (Clone HPI-B5), Clone: HPI-B5 |
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AMR09558G | Leading Biology | 0.1mg | EUR 580.8 |
Description: A Monoclonal antibody against Human Proinsulin (Clone HPI-B5). The antibodies are raised in Mouse and are from clone HPI-B5. This antibody is applicable in WB and IHC, E |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 300/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5 |
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B-M3-300/25IN1-B5 | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 249 |
Description: MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 300/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5 |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5 |
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B-M3-400/25IN1-B5 | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 249 |
Description: MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5 |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN2 (in um) Base Style B5 |
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B-M3-400/25IN2-B5 | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 249 |
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Mounting Medium |
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4300 | Virostat | 3 ml | EUR 216.6 |
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Advanced Medium |
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C0003-04 | Addexbio | RT 500 mL Bottle | EUR 123.6 |
Medium 199 |
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Heller's Medium |
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CP014-010 | GenDepot | 10X1L | EUR 118.8 |
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CP014-500 | GenDepot | 50L | EUR 151.2 |
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DJ1018 | Bio Basic | 100g | EUR 101.76 |
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NM42400 | Neuromics | 125 ml | EUR 364.8 |
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H08-107-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg | EUR 2733.6 |
HLP MEDIUM |
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H08-107-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg | EUR 640.8 |
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H08-107-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g | EUR 218.4 |
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SD7024 | Bio Basic | 250g | EUR 86.1 |
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SD7033 | Bio Basic | 250g | EUR 86.1 |
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S19-110-2kg | Alphabiosciences | 2kg | EUR 313.2 |
SIM MEDIUM |
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S19-110-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g | EUR 128.4 |
SOB MEDIUM |
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S19-124-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg | EUR 1158 |
SOB MEDIUM |
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S19-124-2kg | Alphabiosciences | 2kg | EUR 298.8 |
SOB MEDIUM |
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S19-124-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g | EUR 124.8 |
TCBS Medium |
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MED1188 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK10 | EUR 7.52 |
DNase Medium |
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MED1196 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | PK10 | EUR 7.98 |
OF Medium |
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MED1664 | Scientific Laboratory Supplies | 500G | EUR 68.4 |
Monoclonal GLP-1 Antibody (Clone HGL-B5), Clone: HGL-B5 |
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AMM04792G | Leading Biology | 0.1mg | EUR 580.8 |
Description: A Monoclonal antibody against Human GLP-1 (Clone HGL-B5). The antibodies are raised in Mouse and are from clone HGL-B5. This antibody is applicable in IF, E |
Human Cytochrome b5 Antibody |
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33293-05111 | AssayPro | 150 ug | EUR 313.2 |
Serpin B5 Recombinant Protein |
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92-135 | ProSci | 0.05 mg | EUR 588.3 |
Description: Serpin B5 is a secretive protein that belongs to the Serpin (Serine Protease Inhibitor) family and Ov-serpin subfamily. Serpin B5 is expressed in the prostate, testis, intestine, tongue, lung, and thymus. Serpin B5 exhibits no serine protease inhibitory activity. Serpin B5 also functions as tumor suppressor an angiogenesis inhibitor. It has been shown that Serpin B5 blocks the growth, invasion, and metastatic properties of mammary tumors. Furthermore, high expression of Serpin B5 is linked to squamous cell carcinoma in non-small-cell lung cancer. |
Serpin B5 Blocking Peptide |
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20-abx063080 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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abx038026-100ug | Abbexa | 100 ug | EUR 469.2 |
Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx001093 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx008867 | Abbexa |
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Cytochrome b5 Polyclonal Antibody |
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ABP51122-003ml | Abbkine | 0.03ml | EUR 189.6 |
Description: A polyclonal antibody for detection of Cytochrome b5 from Human, Mouse, Rat. This Cytochrome b5 antibody is for WB, IHC-P, IF, ELISA. It is affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogenand is unconjugated. The antibody is produced in rabbit by using as an immunogen synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human Cytochrome b5 at AA range: 30-110 |
Cytochrome b5 Polyclonal Antibody |
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ABP51122-01ml | Abbkine | 0.1ml | EUR 346.8 |
Description: A polyclonal antibody for detection of Cytochrome b5 from Human, Mouse, Rat. This Cytochrome b5 antibody is for WB, IHC-P, IF, ELISA. It is affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogenand is unconjugated. The antibody is produced in rabbit by using as an immunogen synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human Cytochrome b5 at AA range: 30-110 |
Cytochrome b5 Polyclonal Antibody |
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ABP51122-02ml | Abbkine | 0.2ml | EUR 496.8 |
Description: A polyclonal antibody for detection of Cytochrome b5 from Human, Mouse, Rat. This Cytochrome b5 antibody is for WB, IHC-P, IF, ELISA. It is affinity-purified from rabbit antiserum by affinity-chromatography using epitope-specific immunogenand is unconjugated. The antibody is produced in rabbit by using as an immunogen synthesized peptide derived from the Internal region of human Cytochrome b5 at AA range: 30-110 |
Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx115469 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx127043 | Abbexa |
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Cytochrome B5 (CYB5) Antibody |
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20-abx014018 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx014060 | Abbexa |
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Gluten Exorphin B5 Peptide |
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20-abx265771 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx321461 | Abbexa |
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Serpin B5 (SERPINB5) Antibody |
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20-abx321596 | Abbexa |
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Cytochrome b5 Assay Kit |
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abx298800-100Assays | Abbexa | 100 Assays | EUR 510 |
Homeobox B5 (HOXB5) Antibody |
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20-abx325423 | Abbexa |
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Polyclonal Serpin B5 Antibody |
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APR05559G | Leading Biology | 0.1ml | EUR 580.8 |
Description: A polyclonal antibody raised in Rabbit that recognizes and binds to Human Serpin B5 . This antibody is tested and proven to work in the following applications: |
Polyclonal anti-Cytochrome b5 |
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Cb5 | Detroit R&D | 50 uL | EUR 336 |
Serpin B5 Conjugated Antibody |
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C34298 | SAB | 100ul | EUR 476.4 |
Cytochrome b5 Polyclonal Antibody |
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ES2121-100ul | ELK Biotech | 100ul | EUR 334.8 |
Description: A Rabbit Polyclonal antibody against Cytochrome b5 from Human/Mouse/Rat. This antibody is tested and validated for WB, ELISA, IHC, IF, WB, ELISA |
Cytochrome b5 Polyclonal Antibody |
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ES2121-50ul | ELK Biotech | 50ul | EUR 248.4 |
Description: A Rabbit Polyclonal antibody against Cytochrome b5 from Human/Mouse/Rat. This antibody is tested and validated for WB, ELISA, IHC, IF, WB, ELISA |
Anti-Cytochrome b5 antibody |
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PAab02186 | Lifescience Market | 100 ug | EUR 426 |
anti- Cytochrome b5 antibody |
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FNab02186 | FN Test | 100µg | EUR 606.3 |
Description: Antibody raised against Cytochrome b5 |
Anti-Cytochrome b5 antibody |
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STJ92622 | St John's Laboratory | 200 µl | EUR 236.4 |
Description: Rabbit polyclonal to Cytochrome b5. |
Human Vitamin B5(VB5) |
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QY-E05699 | Qayee Biotechnology | 96T | EUR 433.2 |
Anti-ARHGEF5 (3A12-B5) |
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YF-MA16260 | Abfrontier | 100 ug | EUR 435.6 |
Description: Mouse monoclonal to ARHGEF5 |
Inactivated Coxsackievirus B5 Antigen |
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VAng-Lsx0077-inquire | Creative Biolabs | inquire | Ask for price |
Description: Coxsackievirus (B5), natural protein. |
Anti-Cytochrome b5 (4C2) |
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YF-MA10219 | Abfrontier | 100 ug | EUR 435.6 |
Description: Mouse monoclonal to Cytochrome b5 |
Anti-Cytochrome b5 (1A8) |
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YF-MA10220 | Abfrontier | 50 ug | EUR 435.6 |
Description: Mouse monoclonal to Cytochrome b5 |
Mouse IgG1 Monoclonal Clone: HPI-B5 to Proinsulin (Clone HPI-B5) |
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3106-100 | Biovision | 100 ug | EUR 426 |
Description: This product represents Mouse IgG1 Monoclonal Clone: HPI-B5 against Proinsulin (Clone HPI-B5)for application in Indirect ELISA, Western blot, Immunohistochemistry.The immunogen is Recombinant full length insulin.This antibody can be used for detection of the target molecule in samples from Human, bovine, pig. |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 300/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
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B-M3-300/25IN1-B5-R | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 339 |
Description: MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 300/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
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B-M3-400/25IN1-B5-R | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 339 |
Description: MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN1 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN2 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
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B-M3-400/25IN2-B5-R | MiTeGen | 20 MOUNT/BASE ASSEMBLIES | EUR 339 |
Description: MicroMesh Epoxied Assembly Head Diameter and Mesh Opening 400/25IN2 (in um) Base Style B5-R |
Insect Cell Medium: TNM-FH Insect Culture Medium |
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ABP-MED-10001 | Allele Biotech | 1 liter | Ask for price |
Insect Cell Medium: Serum-Free Insect Culture Medium |
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ABP-MED-10002 | Allele Biotech | 1 liter | Ask for price |
Insect Cell Medium: Grace?s Insect Medium (Unsupplemented) |
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ABP-MED-10004 | Allele Biotech | 1 liter | Ask for price |
A-1 MEDIUM |
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A01-116-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg | EUR 1240.8 |
A-1 MEDIUM |
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A01-116-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg | EUR 316.8 |
A-1 MEDIUM |
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A01-116-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g | EUR 129.6 |
Recovery Medium - 6x12mL |
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1711 | Intact Genomics | 4/PK | EUR 153.6 |
Aqueous Mounting Medium |
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AR1018 | BosterBio | 10mL X5 (Enough for 800-1200 assays) | EUR 96 |
Antifade Mounting Medium |
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AR1109 | BosterBio | 10mL (for 1000 assays) | EUR 78 |
MCDB 131 Medium |
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CM034-050 | GenDepot | 500ml | EUR 102 |
MCDB 131 Medium |
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CM034-300 | GenDepot | 6x500ml | EUR 198 |
MCDB 131 Medium |
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CM034-310 | GenDepot | 10x500ml | EUR 262.8 |
MCDB 131 Medium |
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CM034-320 | GenDepot | 20x500ml | EUR 408 |
MCDB 131 Medium |
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CM034-350 | GenDepot | 50x500ml | EUR 702 |
Williams' Medium E |
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CM063-050 | GenDepot | 500ml | EUR 109.2 |
Williams' Medium E |
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CM063-300 | GenDepot | 6x500ml | EUR 319.2 |
Williams' Medium E |
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CM063-310 | GenDepot | 10x500ml | EUR 375.6 |
Williams' Medium E |
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CM063-320 | GenDepot | 20x500ml | EUR 724.8 |
Williams' Medium E |
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CM063-350 | GenDepot | 50x500ml | EUR 1170 |
AddexBio Cryopreservation Medium |
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C0002-20mL | Addexbio | RT vial | EUR 124.8 |
CARY & BLAIR MEDIUM |
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C03-131-10kg | Alphabiosciences | 10 kg | EUR 2622 |
CARY & BLAIR MEDIUM |
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C03-131-2Kg | Alphabiosciences | 2 Kg | EUR 616.8 |
CARY & BLAIR MEDIUM |
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C03-131-500g | Alphabiosciences | 500 g | EUR 211.2 |
Cereal Crops Medium |
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CP003-005 | GenDepot | 5L | EUR 135.6 |
Cereal Crops Medium |
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CP003-010 | GenDepot | 10X1L | EUR 202.8 |
Kao Michayluk Medium |
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CP017-010 | GenDepot | 10X1L | EUR 118.8 |
Kao Michayluk Medium |
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CP017-500 | GenDepot | 50L | EUR 151.2 |
Orchid Maintenance Medium |
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CP037-010 | GenDepot | 10X1L | EUR 130.8 |
DORSCON Orange: En tilgang til udfordringer i et travlt fosterdiagnostikcenter midt i en world pandemi
The WHO declared the coronavirus illness 2019 (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic on 11 March 2020. Classes from SARS epidemic led Singapore to develop stringent an infection management protocols in preparation for future pandemics.
Nonetheless, in contrast to SARS, COVID-19 seems to be extra transmissible and is predicted to proceed for longer. As of 14 June 2020, there have been 40,197 constructive instances with 26 deaths in Singapore, and KK Girls’s and Youngsters’s Hospital (KKH) has managed a complete of 73 instances.
Obstetrics ultrasound is an indispensable medical service and should proceed to function throughout a pandemic. A key steadiness should be struck between retaining sufferers and healthcare employees secure whereas having the ability to present high quality and immediate obstetric care.
Our Antenatal Diagnostic Centre (ADC) in KKH developed new methods to adapt to the pandemic when the nationwide Illness Outbreak Response System Situation (DORSCON) was raised from yellow to orange on 7 February 2020. On this paper, we talk about our scientific workflow to cut back the chance of transmission amongst sufferers and employees whereas minimising disruption to our providers.
Ektopisk ACTH-syndrom med forskellig oprindelse – Diagnostisk tilgang og klinisk resultat. Erfaring med et klinisk middle
Goal: Ectopic Cushing Syndrome (EAS) is a uncommon situation accountable for about 5-20% of all Cushing syndrome instances. It will increase the mortality of affected sufferers thus discovering and removing of the ACTH-producing supply permits for curing or discount of signs and serum cortisol ranges.
The purpose of this examine is to current a 20-year expertise within the prognosis and scientific course of sufferers with EAS in a single Scientific Centre in Southern Poland in addition to a comparability of scientific course and outcomes relying on the supply of ectopic ACTH production-especially neuroendocrine tumors with different neoplasms.
Strategies: Twenty-four sufferers have been concerned within the scientific examine with EAS identified on the Division of Endocrinology between years 2000 and 2018. The prognosis of EAS was based mostly on the scientific presentation, hypercortisolemia with excessive ACTH ranges, excessive dose dexamethasone suppression take a look at and/or corticotropin-releasing hormone exams. To search out the supply of ACTH numerous imaging research have been carried out.
Outcomes: Half of the sufferers have been identified with neuroendocrine tumors, whereby muscle weak spot was the main symptom. Typical cushingoid look was seen in merely a couple of sufferers, and weight reduction was extra widespread than weight achieve. Sufferers with neuroendocrine tumors had considerably greater midnight cortisol ranges than the remainder of the group.
Amongst sufferers with infections, we noticed a considerably greater concentrations of cortisol 2400 ranges in gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Chromogranin A correlated considerably with potassium in sufferers with neuroendocrine tumors and there was a big correlation between ACTH degree and severity of hypokalemia.
Conclusion: EAS just isn’t widespread, but when it happens it will increase the mortality of sufferers; subsequently, it ought to be considered within the case of coexistence of extreme hypokalemia with hypertension and muscle weak spot, particularly when weight reduction happens. As a result of the prognosis of gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumor worsens the prognosis-special consideration ought to be paid to those sufferers.