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Generation of Human Kidney Tubuloids from Tissue and Urine
Published on: April 16, 2021
Can a non-invasive urine-based test become the next-generation diagnostic tool for malaria?
Nitika Pradhan1, Rupenangshu K Hazra2
1KIIT School of Biotechnology, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India; Regional Medical Research Centre, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
Abstract:
This mini review summarises the non-invasive urine-based diagnostic approaches that have been used to diagnose malaria. Amongst all urine-based diagnosis methods, commercially available Rapid Diagnostic kit/strip is most likely to be suitable for malaria detection in a cost-effective, time-consuming and user-friendly manner. With further improvement in sensitivity, specificity and accuracy, this technique may become a useful next-generation gold standard malaria diagnostic tool in resource-limited regions and in areas where invasive blood tests are restricted.
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