onkologi

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Beckman Coulter is the legal manufacturer of IDL Biotechs tumor markers (TPS®, MonoTotal®, and UBC®) on the ELISA and IRMA-platforms. Beckman Coulter is responsible for the production and global sales of these products.
TPS®

Using TPS® for Cancer Diagnosis

TPS® is a tumor activity marker designed to support prognosis, treatment monitoring, and patient follow-up across a wide range of epithelial cancers, including breast cancer, colorectal cancer, ovarian cancer, and prostate cancer.

What does TPS® measure?

TPS® measures soluble fragments of cytokeratin 18, a structural protein expressed in epithelial cells and frequently over-expressed in cancer. During tumor growth and increased cell turnover, these fragments are released into the bloodstream, where they serve as a marker of tumor cell activity.

This makes TPS® a valuable tool for:

  • Detecting changes in tumor activity
  • Identifying early signs of recurrence
  • Evaluating treatment response in real time

What is the clinical value of TPS® in cancer management?

As a tumor activity marker, TPS® provides clinicians with earlier insights into disease progression compared with conventional tumor mass markers. By reflecting the biological activity of tumor cells, TPS® enables more dynamic monitoring of disease development.

TPS® is particularly useful for:

  • Treatment monitoring
  • Patient follow-up and long-term surveillance
  • Management of epithelial carcinomas, including breast, prostate, and ovarian cancer

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Clinical Evaluation of TPS® ELISA in Epithelial Cancers

The TPS® ELISA assay is well established for monitoring epithelial cancers and is used to generate reliable information on tumor activity over time.

Clinical studies demonstrate particular relevance in breast and prostate cancer, where the assay supports clinical decision-making during treatment. In addition, the method has shown value in other epithelial malignancies, such as colorectal and ovarian cancer.

By reflecting changes in tumor cell activity, TPS® ELISA complements existing diagnostic tools and contributes to a more informed and individualized patient management approach.

Referenser för TPS®

TPS® allmän
1.Barak V, et al. Cytokeratiner som tumörmarkörer: Klinisk nytta. Clin Biochem 2004; 37:529-540

2.Rydlander L., et al. Molekylär karakterisering av en vävnadspolypeptid-specifik antigen-epitop och dess relation till humant cytokeratin 18. Eur J Biochem. 1996; 241: 309-314

TPS® vid bröst
3.Ahn S.K., et al. Serum-nivået av tissue polypeptide-specific antigen före operation är en värdefull prognostisk markör vid bröstcancer cancer. Int J Cancer. 2013; 132:875-881 

TPS® vid prostata
4. Kil P.J., et al. Bedömning av vävnadspolypeptid-specifikt (TPS) före och under intermittent maximal androgenblockad hos patienter med prostatacancer. Euro Urol. 2003; 43:31-38

TPS® vid äggstockscancer
5. Van Dalen A., et al. Betydelsen av serum CA125 och TPS-antigennivåer för bestämning av total överlevnad efter tre kemoterapikurer hos patienter med ovarialcancer under långtidsuppföljning. Eur J Gynaec Oncol. 2009; 30:609-615

MonoTotal®

High sensitivity for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)

MonoTotal® is a quantitative immunoassay designed for the assessment of tumor activity in lung cancer, with a particular focus on Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). It supports prognosis, treatment monitoring, and patient follow-up, providing clinically relevant insights throughout the disease course.

What does MonoTotal® measure?

MonoTotal® measures soluble fragments of cytokeratin 19, 8, and 18, which are released into the bloodstream during tumor growth and increased cell turnover. The concentration of these cytokeratin fragments in serum is directly proportional to tumor cell activity, making MonoTotal® a reliable indicator of disease dynamics.

Elevated levels are associated with epithelial tumor activity, particularly in lung cancer, where changes in biomarker levels can reflect disease progression and treatment response.

What is the clinical value of MonoTotal® in lung cancer management?

Lung cancer is one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers and a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Within lung cancer, NSCLC accounts for the majority of cases, highlighting the need for reliable biomarkers to support patient management.

As a tumor activity marker, MonoTotal® provides clinicians with early indications of disease status, enabling:

  • More informed treatment decisions
  • Continuous monitoring of disease progression
  • Improved patient follow-up strategies

 Unlike conventional approaches that primarily assess tumor burden, MonoTotal® reflects real-time tumor cell activity, offering a more dynamic perspective on disease development.

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Clinical Evaluation of MonoTotal® in NSCLC

MonoTotal® has demonstrated a strong correlation with tumor cell activity and disease extent, making it a clinically relevant biomarker for evaluating lung cancer progression.

Published studies show that MonoTotal® is closely associated with clinical response in patients, supporting its role in treatment monitoring. The assay demonstrates high sensitivity in NSCLC, independent of histological subtype, which reinforces its applicability across different patient groups.

With an overall sensitivity of approximately 70–75% at 95% specificity, MonoTotal® provides a robust balance between sensitivity and specificity. This performance, combined with its ability to reflect tumor activity, makes MonoTotal® a reliable tool for assessing disease status and supporting clinical decision-making over time.

Referenser för MonoTotal®

1.Barak, V. et al. Clinical utility of cytokeratin as a tumor marker. Clin Biochem. 2004;37:529-540.

2. Eriksson, P. et al. Rollen av cirkulerande cytokeratinfragment och angiogena faktorer hos patienter med NSCLC stadium IIIa-IIIb som får kurativt syftande behandling. Neoplasma. 2006;53:285-290.

3. Topolcan, O. et al. Vikten av MonoTotal® för primärdiagnostik av patienter med icke-småcellig lungcancer (NSCLC). Anticancer Res. 2008;28:4038-4039.

4. Kim, DW. et al. Utvärdering av nyttan med MonoTotal™ vid icke-småcellig lungcancer. J Nucl Med Tech. 2009;13:171-174.

5. Wojcik, E. et al. Utvärdering av det diagnostiska värdet av MonoTotal® hos patienter med lungcancer. J Lab Diagn. 2009; 45:75-80.

6. Topolcan, O. et al. (Abstrakt). MonoTotal® – prognos och terapikontroll hos patienter med icke-småcellig lungcancer (NSCLC). XIIth International Symposium on Biology and Clinical Usefulness of Tumor Markers, 4-7 februari 2009, Barcelona, Spanien.

7. Prazakova, M. et al. MonoTotal®:s roll vid primärdiagnostik, prognostik och uppföljning av patienter med icke-småcellig lungcancer (NSCLC) Anticancer Res. 2011;31:3107-3112.

UBC®

Urine-based detection of bladder cancer using UBC®

UBC® is a urine-based immunoassay designed for both primary diagnosis and monitoring of bladder cancer. By providing clinically relevant information from non-invasive urine samples, UBC® supports early detection, treatment monitoring, and patient follow-up.

What does UBC® measure?

UBC® measures soluble fragments of cytokeratin 8 and 18 in urine, proteins that are released during tumor growth and epithelial cell turnover. Elevated levels of these cytokeratin fragments are commonly found in patients with bladder cancer, including those in early stages of the disease.

As a urine-based biomarker, UBC® enables:

  • Non-invasive assessment of bladder cancer
  • Detection of early tumor activity
  • Monitoring of disease progression and recurrence

What is the clinical value of UBC® in bladder cancer management?

Bladder cancer is characterized by a high risk of recurrence, making effective monitoring essential for patient management. UBC® provides clinicians with a reliable tool for assessing tumor activity over time, complementing standard diagnostic procedures.

UBC® is particularly useful for:

  • Primary detection of bladder cancer
  • Monitoring treatment response
  • Long-term patient surveillance, especially in recurrent disease

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Clinical Evaluation of UBC® in Bladder Cancer

The UBC® assay is a valuable tumor marker for epithelial cancers, providing clinically relevant information specifically in bladder cancer management.

Its ability to generate measurable data from urine samples supports clinicians in evaluating disease presence and progression, contributing to more informed and timely clinical decision-making. As part of a broader diagnostic strategy, UBC® enhances the ability to monitor patients consistently over time, particularly in settings where early detection and recurrence monitoring are critical.

 

Cytokeratin

De flesta eukaryota celler har cytoplasmatiska cytoskellettstrukturer kända som intermediära filament. Nätverket av cytoskelettet ansvarar för cellens mekaniska integritet och är kritiskt under cellulära processer som celldelning, rörlighet och cell-till-cell-kontakter. För närvarande har över 20 olika cytokeratiner identifierats, varav cytokeratin 8, 18 och 19 är de mest förekommande i enkla epitelceller. Cytokeratinerna är specifika för epitelceller och cytokeratinmönstret bevaras vanligtvis under transformationen av normala celler till maligna celler.

Cytokeratiner vid cancer

Cancer drabbar alla – unga som gamla, rika som fattiga, män, kvinnor och barn – och utgör en enorm börda för patienter, familjer och samhällen. Cancer är en av de ledande dödsorsakerna i världen.
Normala celler delar sig ständigt, men vid cancer uppstår onormal celltillväxt. Detta gör att proteinet cytokeratin läcker ut vilket kan mätas med effektiva diagnostiska verktyg. Tack vare modern teknik kan IDL Biotech snabbt diagnostisera flera sorters cancer på ett icke-invasivt och smärtfritt sätt.

 

Onkologi

Diagnostik för onkologi

Cancer är en av de vanligaste dödsorsakerna i världen, trots att kunskapen ökar. För att förbättra behandlingen av cancerpatienter finns det ett tydligt behov av effektiva diagnostikverktyg för att fånga upp dessa viktiga kliniska data.

Bakteriologi

Ett effektivt tyfusprov

Tyfoidfeber är en vatten- och livsmedelsburen infektionssjukdom som orsakas av bakterien, Salmonella enterica. IDL Biotechs produkt TUBEX® TF, är ett snabbt och känsligt in vitro-diagnostiskt test för detektion av akut tyfoidfeber.

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