What is cTnI? Troponin (Tn) is a complex of three regulatory proteins (C, I, T) that is integral to muscle contraction in skeletal muscle and cardiac muscle, but not smooth muscle. However, TnT and TnI in cardiac muscle are presented by forms different from those in skeletal muscles. Distribution of cTnI during AMI When AMI and myocardial cell damage occurs: The free cTnI in cardiac muscle is rele...
Familiarize with Liver Cancer-related Markers Cancer has emerged as a significant public health issue in China, profoundly impacting the well-being of the citizens. Liver cancer, as one of the most common malignant tumors, has a relatively low rate of early diagonosis. According to the 2022 China Cancer Statistics Report, the incidence and mortality rates of liver cancer are the fifth and s...
World Heart Day 2026: Don't Miss a Beat Heart Disease Can Hide in Plain Sight Every year on 29 September, World Heart Day brings people together to raise awareness of cardiovascular disease (CVD). CVD remains the world's leading cause of death, yet many warning signs can be overlooked or mistaken for something less serious. What is Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular disease refers...