Ferritin is an iron-binding globular protein present in every cell type. It is a 450 kDa protein consisting of 24 subunits composed of 2 chains - H & L. ferritin is composed of a protein shell within which about 4500 iron (Fe3+) ions can be stored. Ferritin stores iron so that our body can use it later. It is a [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Uses of Tumor Markers 2. Types of Tumor Markers 3. Identification 4. Diagnosis 5. Specific Tumor Markers. Contents: Meaning and Uses of Tumor Markers Types of Tumor Markers Identification of Tumor Markers Diagnosis of Tumor Markers Specific Tumor Markers 1. Meaning and Uses of Tumor Markers: A tumor marker is [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) 2. Drugs Analyzed by Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) 3. Process 4. Clinical Utility. Introduction to Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM): Therapeutic drug monitoring is a branch of clinical chemistry that specializes in the measurement of medication levels in blood. It is a process of using drug serum [...]