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Drug-Induced Organ Injury Toxicological side effects are a common obstacle in drug development pipelines and often manifest in site-specific damage to vital organs, including the liver, kidney and heart. Estimates of compound attrition from failure to meet safety endpoints are as high as 45% in pre...

Introduction The prevalence of diabetes and obesity has been on the rise for several decades and research has demonstrated that other parts of the body, including the cardiovascular system and kidneys, can be affected by diabetes. The key to understanding the relationship between diabetes and the...

Date: January 26, 2016 ALPCO recently launched a new panel of 13 stool-based gastroenterology assays that are all compatible with one single extraction step. The unique extraction method allows laboratories to improve their sample processing time by up to 86% by extracting one sample for up to 13...

Date: July 26, 2016 Author: Andrea Tarbet, Product Marketing Associate at ALPCO Over the past several years, the drug arsenal to combat B cell cancers has gained a mighty weapon: Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors. The origins of using BTK inhibitors as cancer drug treatments actually b...

Date: August 16, 2016 Author: Andrea Tarbet, Product Marketing Associate at ALPCO Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors are not the only kinase inhibitors to enter the fight against B cell cancers. Since there are numerous subtypes of Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), p...

Date: September 27, 2016 Author: Andrea Tarbet, Product Marketing Associate at ALPCO From cosmetics to water bottles, endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have surfaced in our everyday lives. EDCs are compounds that can interfere with the endocrine system’s ability to help an organism develop...

ALPCO received 510(k) clearance from the US FDA for its new fecal Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA test. The ALPCO Calprotectin Chemiluminescence ELISA’s superior clinical accuracy will enable clinical laboratories to provide the most accurate results to gastroenterologists facing the cha...

Melatonin is an endogenously expressed hormone present in a wide spectrum of organisms from bacteria to humans.  Primarily secreted by the pineal gland, melatonin enters the circulation via cerebrospinal fluid and plays a key role in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle.  Melatonin levels help m...

ALPCO has partnered with MacroArray Diagnostics, MADx, to offer a comprehensive testing solution for IgE-based allergies. MADx’s multiplex allergy test incorporates allergens covering 99% of globally relevant allergens, including pollen, pet allergens, dust mites, insect venom, foods, and mo...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Salem, NH – February 1, 2022: ALPCO (Salem, NH), a leading US producer of novel immunoassay testing platforms, recently announced an exclusive distribution partnership with MacroArray Diagnostics GmbH (Vienna, Austria). Together they offer a comprehensive line of testing ...

ALPCO (Salem, NH) announced its support of the Ukrainian people in a company-wide communication to its employees. The message outlined the company's contribution to aid refugees through the American Red Cross and Project Hope in the amount of $5,000 each. Additionally, ALPCO is offering an unli...

Gastrointestinal (GI) pathogens consist of bacterial, viral, and parasitic groups. Bacterial, viral, and parasitic pathogens are caused by direct contact, indirect contact, and contaminated food and water. The most common pathogen is viral, which infects a host by introducing genetic material ...

ALPCO has partnered with MacroArray Diagnostics, MADx, to offer a comprehensive testing solution for IgG-based food intolerances. MADx’ multiplex food test offers a complete repertoire of relevant food antigens, including dairy, nuts, fruits/vegetables, spices and also superfoods such as alo...

In honor of scientists and researchers in the field of diabetes, we've compiled a partial list of their 2023 published work. These publications aren't just studies; they're milestones on the path to a healthier future, made possible by their dedication.  What makes this list so ...

Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as infections from GI pathogens can present very similar symptoms. A host of tests have been developed to aid in the differentiation between IBD and IBS, such as calprotectin and lact...

ALPCO announced in a press release on February 18, 2014 that the company has launched their new STELLUX® Chemiluminescent Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA, the latest assay to be launched in the company’s STELLUX® Chemiluminescent product line. The new Human Intact Proinsulin ELISA features a broad dyn...

June 19, 2018 ALPCO, a leading producer of research and clinical immunoassays, announced it will showcase its new STELLUX® Chemi Active GLP-1 (7-36) amide ELISA at the American Diabetes Association’s 78th Scientific Sessions June 23-25, 2018 in Orlando, FL.  This new addition to the STELLUX® Chem...

ALPCO announced in a press release on January 22, 2014 that their test portfolio for clinical and hospital laboratory customers has expanded to include a new FDA 510(k) cleared 25-OH Vitamin D Total ELISA. The growth in 25-OH Vitamin D testing has been a challenge for clinical and hospital labora...

ALPCO announced the launch of its new STELLUX® Chemiluminescent Human C-peptide ELISA on December 5, 2014. This highly characterized assay measures C-peptide requiring only 50 µL of human serum, plasma or cell culture supernatant. The ELISA exhibits greater sensitivity and a broader dynamic range co...

Datasheet: Complement System Immunoassays Download The complement system is essential to innate immunity which protects from chronic, autoimmune, and infectious disease. There are three distinct pathways of complement activation: classical, lectin/MBL, and alternative. Each leads...