Advances in Clinical Chemistry
- 1st Edition, Volume 73 - March 3, 2016
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Editor: Gregory S. Makowski
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 6 9 0 - 6
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 8 4 1 - 2
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Request a sales quoteAdvances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 73, the latest installment in this internationally acclaimed series, contains chapters authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians, and research scientists. The serial discusses the latest and most up-to-date technologies related to the field of clinical chemistry and is the benchmark for novel analytical approaches in the clinical laboratory.
- Contains the expertise of international contributors
- Provides the latest cutting-edge technologies in the field
- Authored by world-renowned clinical laboratory scientists, physicians, and research scientists
Clinical Laboratory Professionals, Physicians and Research Scientists
Chapter One: Antibodies to Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Complex in Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Analytical and Clinical Perspectives
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Historic Background to aPL
- 3 “Criteria” Antiphospholipid Antibody Tests
- 4 aPL and Pathogenesis of APS
- 5 Antibodies to Phosphatidylserine/Prothrombin Complex
- 6 Clinical and Laboratory Significance of aPS/PT Antibodies
- 7 Analytic and Diagnostic Challenges Associated with aPS/PT Antibodies
- 8 Perspectives and Opportunities for the Future
- 9 Conclusion
Chapter Two: Copeptin in Heart Failure
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Neurohormonal Activation in HF
- 3 The Vasopressin System in HF
- 4 Limitations of Vasopressin Measurements in Clinical Settings
- 5 Structure and Function of Copeptin
- 6 Copeptin in Healthy Populations
- 7 Copeptin in Other Heart Diseases than HF
- 8 Copeptin in HF
- 9 Association of Copeptin and Hyponatremia in HF
- 10 Copeptin and Comorbidity in HF
- 11 Copeptin and Medical Therapy in HF
- 12 Conclusion and Future Perspectives on Copeptin in HF
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Three: Immunosensors in Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Classification of Immunosensors
- 3 Applications of Immunosensors for Clinical Diagnostics
- 4 Final Remarks and Perspectives
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Four: Cancer Stem Cell Biomarker Discovery Using Antibody Array Technology
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Evidence of Cancer Stem Cell Populations in Circulating Tumors: Biomarker-Based CSC Discovery
- 3 Antibody Array-Based Discovery of Local Cancer Stem Cell Signaling Mechanisms
- 4 Conclusions
- Acknowledgments
Chapter Five: Biochemistry of Statins
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Structure
- 3 Pharmacokinetics
- 4 Mechanism of Action
- 5 Administration
- 6 Efficacy
- 7 Side Effects
- 8 Statin Intolerance
- 9 Conclusion
Chapter Six: The Importance of Magnesium in the Human Body: A Systematic Literature Review
- Abstract
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Method
- 3 Results
- 4 Discussion
- 5 Conclusion
Chapter Seven: Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Abstract
- 1 Inborn Errors of Metabolism
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 73
- Published: March 3, 2016
- No. of pages (Hardback): 268
- No. of pages (eBook): 268
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128046906
- eBook ISBN: 9780128048412
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Gregory S. Makowski
Dr Gregory S Makowski is a board-certified clinical chemist and fellow of the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry. Following receipt of his PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Connecticut Storrs, he pursued post-doctoral studies at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine in Farmington that culminated in joint appointments in the School of Medicine and the Department of Laboratory Medicine at John Dempsey Hospital. He has numerous clinical and basic science publications and serves on various scientific and editorial boards. He is actively engaged in the training of Pathology residents and fellows in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Hartford Hospital. He currently serves as Vice President Clinical Laboratory Services Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut.
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Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer, Clinical Laboratory Partners, Newington, CT, USARead Advances in Clinical Chemistry on ScienceDirect