The soluble form of CD40L (CD40 ligand), a pro-atherogenic mediator, has emerged as a diagnostic and prognostic marker for cardiovascular events. However, as platelets can shed CD40L upon activation, ...
Serial results from an individual are often obtained using more than one method. Results should be transferable over time and locale. Every method has inherent analytical error, and goals are required...
PURPOSE: Measurements of cytokine release in whole blood after ex vivo stimulation are useful in drug development. The components contributing to variation within such assays have not been clearly def...