BST1

BST1protein

BST1 is involved in oxidative stress and immune cell activation within destabilized atherosclerotic plaques.

Pathway placement

Cascade stepPlaque inflammation

Confidencemedium

RationaleOxidative stress marker in inflamed plaque and leukocyte signaling.

Also acts inPlatelet activation

Druggability

DruggableYes

Known drugs / candidates0

Small-molecule tractableYes

Antibody tractableYes

EnsemblENSG00000109743

Assay & specimen

Class-level default (no specific cleared assay)— generic method inferred from analyte class; confirm against a specific product insert before use.

Specimen

Serum or plasma

Collection tube

Serum separator (gold/red-top, SST) · K2/K3-EDTA (lavender-top)

Method / principle

Sandwich immunoassay (ELISA) — research-grade unless a cleared assay exists

Reagent / substrate

Matched anti-target antibody pair (capture + labeled detection)

Platform

ELISA microplate or multiplex (Luminex/MSD)

Turnaround · availability

Send-out / research · Research-grade (no universal clinical assay)