Research Keyword: Mucorales-specific biomarker

Characterization of the Spatiotemporal Localization of a Pan-Mucorales–Specific Antigen During Germination and Immunohistochemistry

Researchers developed a new diagnostic test using a special antibody that can detect Mucorales fungi, which cause a serious infection called mucormycosis. The antibody glows to mark growing fungal threads in tissue samples, helping doctors identify the infection early and distinguish it from other mold infections like Aspergillus. This breakthrough could significantly improve patient outcomes by enabling faster diagnosis and treatment of this aggressive fungal disease.

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Detection of Mucorales antigen in bronchoalveolar lavage samples using a newly developed lateral-flow device

Researchers tested a new rapid test device that detects a specific protein released by dangerous mold infections (mucormycosis) in patient respiratory samples. The test uses a special antibody to identify these molds quickly, which is important because mucormycosis can be life-threatening and requires fast treatment. The device showed promise with about 77% accuracy in identifying infections, though larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.

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