Advances in Clinical Chemistry, Volume 39 (Advances in Clinical Chemistry)

Volume thirty-nine in the internationally acclaimed Advances in Clinical Chemistry, contains chapters submitted from leading experts from academia and clinical laboratory science. Authors are from a diverse field of clinical chemistry disciplines and diagnostics ranging from basic biochemical exploration to cutting edge microarray technology. In keeping with the tradition of the series, this volume emphasizes novel laboratory advances with application not only to both clinical laboratory diagnostics, but as well as practical basic science studies. This volume of Advances in Clinical Chemistry is an indispensable resource and practical guide for twenty-first century practitioners of clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, pathology, and clinical laboratory sciences in general. *Presents advances in assay methods such as immuno-PCR technology and proteomic assessment*Discusses the development and potential applications of novel biomarkers of chronic conditions (i.e,. Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression)*Addresses molecular and biochemical findings in the aging process Content: Clinical and Analytical Review of Ischemia‐Modified Albumin Measured by the Albumin Cobalt Binding Test Review Article Pages 1-10 Fred S. Apple Human Tissue Kallikreins: From Gene Structure to Function and Clinical Applications Review Article Pages 11-79 George M. Yousef, Christina V. Obiezu, Liu‐Ying Luo, Angeliki Magklara, Carla A. Borgoño, Tadaaki Kishi, Nader Memari, Iacovos P. Michael, Michael Sidiropoulos, Lisa Kurlender, Katerina Economopolou, Carl Kapadia, Nahoko Komatsu, Constantina Petraki, Marc Elliott, Andreas Scorilas, Dionyssios Katsaros, Michael A. Levesque, Eleftherios P. Diamandis Cholesterol And Lipids In Depression: Stress, Hypothalamo‐Pituitary‐Adrenocortical Axis, And Inflammation/Immunity Review Article Pages 81-105 Tiao‐Lai Huang, Jung‐Fu Chen Advances On Biological Markers In Early Diagnosis Of Alzheimer Disease Review Article Pages 107-129 Alessandro Padovani, Barbara Borroni, Monica Di Luca Endothelial Microparticles (EMP) as Vascular Disease Markers Review Article Pages 131-157 Joaquin J. Jimenez, Wenche Jy, Lucia M. Mauro, Laurence L. Horstman, Carlos J. Bidot, Yeon S. Ahn Proteomics In Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis Review Article Pages 159-184 Stacy H. Shoshan, Arie Admon Molecular Determinants of Human Longevity Review Article Pages 185-210 Francesco Panza, Alessia D'Introno, Anna M. Colacicco, Cristiano Capurso, Rosa Palasciano, Sabrina Capurso, Annamaria Gadaleta, Antonio Capurso, Patrick G. Kehoe, Vincenzo Solfrizzi Laboratory Findings of Caloric Restriction in Rodents and Primates Review Article Pages 211-237 Yoshikazu Higami, Haruyoshi Yamaza, Isao Shimokawa Immuno‐PCR as A Clinical Laboratory Tool Review Article Pages 239-292 Michael Adler Contributors Pages ix-xiii Preface Page xv Index Pages 293-301 Contents Pages v-viii Volume thirty-nine in the internationally acclaimed Advances in Clinical Chemistry, contains chapters submitted from leading experts from academia and clinical laboratory science. Authors are from a diverse field of clinical chemistry disciplines and diagnostics ranging from basic biochemical exploration to cutting edge microarray technology. In keeping with the tradition of the series, this volume emphasizes novel laboratory advances with application not only to both clinical laboratory diagnostics, but as well as practical basic science studies. This volume of Advances in Clinical Chemistry is an indispensable resource and practical guide for twenty-first century practitioners of clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, pathology, and clinical laboratory sciences in general. *Presents advances in assay methods such as immuno-PCR technology and proteomic assessment *Discusses the development and potential applications of novel biomarkers of chronic conditions (i.e, . Alzheimer's disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease and depression) *Addresses molecular and biochemical findings in the aging process

volume 48 In The Internationally Acclaimed Advances In Clinical Chemistry Contains Chapters Submitted From Leading Experts From Academia And Clinical Laboratory Science. Authors Are From A Diverse Field Of Clinical Chemistry Disciplines And Diagnostics Ranging From Basic Biochemical Exploration To Cutting-edge Microarray Technology.

* Leading Experts From Academia And Clinical Laboratory Science
* Volume Emphasizes Novel Laboratory Advances With Application To Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics And Practical Basic Science Studies

A practical guide for practitioners of clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, pathology, and clinical laboratory sciences in general. It presents advances in assay methods such as immuno-PCR technology and proteomic assessment. It discusses the development and potential applications of novel biomarkers of chronic conditions.