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ArticleScientific reports2021

Rapid, quantitative, and high-sensitivity detection of anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibodies using a novel CdSe/ZnS-based fluorescence immunosorbent assay.

Chenxi Li, Manyun Qian, Qiaozhen Hong, Xiaohong Xin, Zichun Sun, Yafeng Li, Bo Tang, Bing Gu

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Article in Scientific reports, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 6 citations in OpenAlex.

  1. PLA2R autoantibodies, a multifaceted biomarker in nephrotic syndrome and membranous nephropathy.Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association · 2025
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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Chenxi LiXuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China.
Manyun QianDepartment of Nephrology, The Shanxi People's Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
Qiaozhen HongDepartment of Laboratory Medicine, Quzhou Kecheng People's Hospital, Quzhou, 324000, China.
Xiaohong XinDepartment of Nephrology, The Shanxi People's Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China.
Zichun SunNanjing Vazyme Medical Technology Co. Ltd., Nanjing, 210046, China.
Yafeng LiDepartment of Nephrology, The Shanxi People's Hospital, Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030001, Shanxi, China. Dr.yafengli@gmail.com.
Bo TangXuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China. tangbo@vazyme.com.
Bing GuXuzhou Key Laboratory of Laboratory Diagnostics, Medical Technology School of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, 221004, China. binggu2015@xzhmu.edu.cn.
Shanxi Medical University · CNXuzhou Medical College · CNQuzhou City People's Hospital · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoantibodies against M-type phospholipase A2 receptor (PLA2R) serve as specific biomarkers for idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN), and its quantification helps monitor disease activity. In this study, we describe a rapid and highly sensitive quantum dots-based immunochromatography assay (QD-ICA) for quantifying PLA2R autoantibodies. Serum samples from 135 biopsy-confirmed patients with nephrotic syndrome were analyzed for PLA2R autoantibodies using the novel QD-ICA as well as commercialized enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). Areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC-ROC) of QD-ICA were significantly greater than those of ELISA (91.1% [95% CI 85.9-96.3%] and 83.9% [95% CI 76.5-91.2%] respectively; p < 0.01). The detection sensitivity and specificity of QD-ICA (80.9% [95% CI 69.2-89.0%] and 100% [95% CI 93.2-100.0%], respectively) exceeded those of ELISA (72.1% [95% CI 59.7-81.9%] and 98.5% [95% CI 90.9-100.0%], respectively). The optimum cut-off value of QD-ICA was 18.18 relative units (RU)/mL, and the limit of detection was 2.86 RU/mL. The novel QD-ICA outperforms ELISA in detecting PLA2R autoantibodies, with shorter detection time, fewer steps, smaller equipment size, and broader testing application, suggesting its capability to improve IMN diagnosis and monitor patient response to treatment.

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AdultAutoantibodiesCadmium CompoundsFemaleFluorescent Antibody TechniqueGlomerulonephritis, MembranousHumansLimit of DetectionMaleMiddle AgedQuantum DotsReceptors, Phospholipase A2Selenium CompoundsSulfidesZinc CompoundsAutoantibodiesCadmium Compoundscadmium selenideReceptors, Phospholipase A2Selenium CompoundsSulfidesZinc Compoundszinc sulfide

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