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Research - Core Facilities
Cytokine Analysis Facility
Note: This facility is now located in RTP, but appointments can be made on campus in the School of Dentistry (2040 Old Dental Bldg), and samples can be picked up from campus or left in -80 freezer space in Old Dental. Please contact David Barrow for additional details.
SERVICES
Analyses performed: Enzyme linked immuno-assays (ELISA) are currently available for analyses of human fluid samples (e.g. GCF, serum):
- Inflammatory mediators (Interleukins, PGE2, sCD14, sICAM-1, TXB2, TNF) Acute-phase reactants (CRP), Glucose & complete Lipid panels using Cholestech TDX, and HbA1c. Oxidative stress markers (tot-8isoPGF2alpha, 9alpha-11betaPGF2)
- Others (endothelin-1, big endothelin-1, IGF-1, IGFBP-3)
The facility also performs various ELISAs (e.g., SAA, porcine insulin) for non-human samples (mice, rabbits, dogs, swine).
New capabilities include multiplex assays using Luminex/BioPlex. See also http://www.med.unc.edu/ott/core-facilities/category-search-results/?appSession=87668913233259&RecordID=355&PageID=3&PrevPageID=2&cpipage=1&CPIsortType=&CPIorderBy=
Shipping, CryoStorage, and Processing of a variety of samples: The facility provides bar-coded collection vials for the appropriate tracking of samples, from the collection site, through shipping, receiving, and storage at our facility, and specific analysis of inflammatory markers.
The types of samples processed include, but are not limited to:
- Gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), saliva, dental plaque (biofilm)
- Serum or plasma
- Whole blood
- Cell culture media
CHARGES
Please call us for current pricing information.
CONTACT INFORMATION
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David A. Barrow, Ph.D. |
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Last Modified: 08/05/2010