Characterization of urinary keratin number 18 using a new assay

• Published in: The Journal of urology Vol. 140; no. 2; p. 431
• Main Authors: Rossitto, P V, Chan, R, Strand, M A, Miller, C H, Baker, W C, Deitch, A D, deVere White, R, Cardiff, R D
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.08.1988
• Subjects: Adult; Humans; Immunoassay - methods; Keratins - urine; Radiometry

The levels of the low-molecular weight keratin 18 appearing in the voided urine of 130 healthy volunteers was studied using a new immunoradiometric assay for keratin 18 (IRMAK-18). Keratin 18 was detected in 79 urines with an average level of 2.5 +/- 4.7 ng./ml. The assay does not detect complex epi...