MycoBiomDB – Record Details (MyCo_1166)

Biomarker Record Details

Database ID: MyCo_1166
DB IDMyCo_1166
Title(1-->3) beta-D-glucan as a quantitative serological marker for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Year1996
PMID8991635
Fungal Diseases involvedPneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Associated Medical ConditionHIV-AIDS
GenusPneumocystis
Speciescarinii
OrganismPneumocystis carinii
Ethical StatementNone
Site of InfectionNone
Opportunistic invasiveNone
Sample typeBody fluid
Sample sourceSerum
Host GroupHuman
Host Common nameHuman
Host Scientific nameHomo sapiens
Biomarker NameBDG
Biomarker Full Name1-3-beta-D-Glucan
Biomarker TypeDiagnostic
BiomoleculeProtein
Geographical LocationJapan
CohortHuman sera were obtained from seven consecutive patients with AIDS and PCP.
Cohort No.7
Age GroupNone
P Valuep<0.05
SensitivityNone
SpecificityNone
Positive Predictive ValueNone
MICNone
Fold ChangeNone
PathwayNone
Disease Introduction MechanismNone
TechniqueAssay
Analysis MethodBDG detection kit (G test; Seikagaku Corporation)
ELISA kitsBDG detection kit (G test; Seikagaku Corporation)
Assay DataNone
Validation Techniques usedBDG G test
Up Regulation Down RegulationIncrease
Sequence DataNone
External LinkNone