Abstract
AIM: To investigate the existence and levels of sH2a, a soluble secreted form of the asialoglycoprotein receptor in human serum.METHODS: Production of recombinant sH2a and development of a monoclonal antibody and an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). This assay was used to determine the presence and concentration of sH2a in human sera of individuals of both sexes and a wide range of ages.RESULTS: The recombinant protein was produced successfully and a specifc ELISA assay was developed. The levels of sH2a in sera from 62 healthy individuals variedCONCLUSION: Constant sH2a levels suggest constitutive secretion from hepatocytes in healthy individuals. This constant level and the decrease with cirrhosis suggest a diagnostic potential.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5305-5309 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | World Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 48 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Asialoglycoprotein receptor
- Cirrhosis
- Hepatitis c virus
- Liver diagnosis
- Liver function
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Gastroenterology