NEW YORK (360Dx) – Based on an unexpected finding from a study of inflammation, researchers at VIB and Ghent University in Belgium have developed an immunoassay that may improve the diagnosis of familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and lead to earlier therapy.

The scientists, led by Mohamed Lamkanfi at the Center for Inflammation Research at VIB and Ghent University, are currently validating the assay and are transferring it to other clinical laboratories. In addition, they are in discussion with a potential licensing partner who might commercialize the test as a diagnostic kit.