The Development of Individualized Anemia Treatments Using Point of Care Diagnostics to Distinguish Anemia Caused by Infection or Chronic Inflammation

Authors

Dr. Richard Watt, Brigham Young University

Keywords

individualized anemia treatments, point of care diagnostics, infection, chronic inflammation

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Background: Anemia that accompanies inflammation is associated with negative outcomes for patients. Early intervention to treat anemia is an important step in improving the quality of life for anemic patients. Our lab proposed to develop simple diagnostic tests using a Lateral Flow Immunoassays (LFIs) to measure the presence of a hormone called hepcidin because hepcidin is the master regulator of iron homeostasis in the body and elevated hepcidin levels lead to anemia.

Recommended Citation

Watt, Dr. Richard (2019) "The Development of Individualized Anemia Treatments Using Point of Care Diagnostics to Distinguish Anemia Caused by Infection or Chronic Inflammation," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 195.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/195