Thyroid disease is a relatively common problem in dogs. While it is usually treatable, learning that your dog has a thyroid condition is understandably concerning. Here is some information about the more common thyroid diseases that can affect dogs to help you better understand your dog’s condition. What Does the Thyroid Do? In order to understand thyroid disease, it helps to have an ...
Procalcitonin (procalcitonin) is a glycoprotein composed of 116 amino acids with a molecular weight of about 12.7kD. It is a propeptide of calcitonin with no hormone activity. PCT is expressed by neuroendocrine cells (including C cells of thyroid, lung and pancreas tissues) and decomposed into (immature) calcitonin, carboxyl-terminal peptide and amino-terminal peptide. 1. Biological characteristic...
1. Molecular detection Whether it is variable temperature PCR or isothermal amplification, fluorescence is the main detection method. After the luminescent group on the fluorescent probe is cut off, it is no longer in a quenched state and fluoresces under excitation. 2. Indirect immunofluorescence A more typical product is a self-exempt test In addition, this method is also used for the detection ...
1. Understanding Thyroid Function A normal thyroid gland is important for the body's growth, behavior, and psychological and neurological development. The main function of the thyroid gland is to produce, store, and secrete thyroid hormones (TH), including thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), and is regulated by the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. TH has a role in regulating mood, brain ...
In vitro diagnostics (IVD), refers to products and services that obtain clinical diagnostic information by testing human samples (various body fluids, cells, tissue samples, etc.) outside the human body, and then judge diseases or body functions. In vitro diagnostics is known as the "doctor's eye" in the medical field, and is an important part of modern laboratory medicine, and its clinical ...
In the first two issues of popular science, the mainstream chemiluminescence technology in immunodiagnosis was introduced, and it was also understood that chemiluminescence is divided into homogeneous chemiluminescence and heterogeneous chemiluminescence according to whether separation and cleaning steps are required. Compared with the traditional heterogeneous immunoassay mode, homogeneous chemil...
Thyroid function abnormalities primarily encompass two conditions: Hypothyroidism (commonly referred to as "hypothyroid") and Hyperthyroidism (commonly referred to as "hyperthyroid"). Thyroid function testing plays a vital role in early detection of thyroid diseases and is one of the essential components of a health-up. Thyroid function abnormalities can give rise to various health issues. ...
Coagulation Function vs. Platelet Function Coagulation function and platelet function are both related to blood clotting and hemostasis, but they operate through different mechanisms. In normal circumstances, the body maintains a dynamic balance between the coagulation and anticoagulation systems, which is crucial for preventing abnormal bleeding or thrombus formation. Imbalances in this equilibri...