摘要:
An enhanced labelling complex for localizing markers on a prepared tissue section is disclosed. The complex includes both avidin components and biotinylated macromolecular components at a ratio preselected to provide a complex which is sufficiently large to include a large number of labels, and sufficiently small to penetrate the tissue section. The markers are localized by first introducing a biotinylated link into the tissue section and thereafter exposing the section to the labelling complex.
摘要:
The present invention discloses a target specific cross-linked heteroantibody and a method of producing the same. The cross-linked heteroantibodies of the present invention can cause normal autologous cells of the immune system to destroy any unwanted cell for which an antibody is available. Treatment or control of tumors, viral infected cells, fungi, bacteria, parasites and the like is now made possible through the use of the heteroantibody complex of the present invention.
摘要:
Two novel hybridoma cell lines, ATCC #HB-8397 and ATCC #HB-8398 produce monoclonal antibody monospecific to a single determinant shared by a set of three closely related cytoplasmic antigens of Candida albicans. The antigens have molecular weights of 120-135 Kd, 48-52 Kd, and 35-38 Kd. The hybridomas are formed by fusing splenocytes from immunized BALB/c mice with SP2/O-Ag 14 myeloma cells. Monoclonal and monospecific, polyclonal antibodies to these cytoplasmic antigens find application in the immunodiagnosis of Candida infections.A procedure is provided for preparing partially purified cytoplasmic antigen of pathogenic Candida species for administration to splenocyte-donating mice. Also provided is a method for the biochemical purification of cytoplasmic antigen of a pathogenic Candida species used for the preparation of monoclonal and monospecific, polyclonal antisera thereto.
摘要:
A substrate for fluoroimmunoassay is disclosed comprising a swellable, rehydratable polymeric protein-binding material forming a three-dimensional matrix; first particulate, light scattering centers distributed in the polymeric matrix capable of scattering visible light; and second particulate, light-scattering centers distributed in the polymeric matrix capable of reflecting fluorescent excitation light and absorbing all other light. The substrate efficiently binds proteins and enhances transmitted fluorescent light and thus increases the sensitivity of assays involving fluorescent measurements. The polymeric protein binding material is preferable an acrylic copolymer. The first light scattering centers are preferably oxides of titanium and zinc, and the second light-scattering centers are preferably a phthalocyanin compound.
摘要:
An assay method and compositions are provided for determining the presence of an analyte in a sample. The analyte is a member of an immunological pair (mip) comprising ligand and receptor. By providing a first measurement surface capable of specifically binding a labelled reagent in an amount depending upon the presence of analyte in the sample and a second calibration surface capable of binding a second labeled reagent in a manner unaffected by the presence of analyte in the sample, calibration of individual tests can be accomplished simultaneously with the performance of the test itself. A signal producing system includes an enzyme, a catalyst usually bonded to a mip which defines the first labeled reagent for binding to the measurement surface and the same catalyst conjugated to a ligand capable of binding to the calibration surface. Preferably, both labeled reagents have the same composition and the calibration surface includes anti-(first catalyst).
摘要:
Cells synthesizing DNA are detected in a rapid, non-radioactive assay using the monoclonal antibody reagent secreted by the hybridoma produced in accordance with the present invention. The assay is used to study DNA repair in cells that have been exposed to various environmental toxins, chemotherapeutic agents, and the like. The monoclonal antibody secreted by the hybridoma is a valuable reagent for research and diagnosis.
摘要:
Group C streptococcal antibody levels in a serum sample can be determined via passive protection test in susceptible animals. Test is based on property of protective antibody in the serum sample to reduce the virulence of a group C streptococcal challenge and provides a means for detecting whether an animal (e.g. horse) is susceptible to infection by group C streptococcal organism.
摘要:
An inhibition assay for measuring the potency of allergen extracts by incubating a mixture of allergen extract and reference allergen specific IgE in a buffered solution with an insoluble support to which reference allergen is adhered. The conjugated IgE adhering to the insoluble support is reacted with an enzyme labeled anti-IgE antibody and the enzyme label is contacted with a solution of a substrate which will yield a fluorescent product in the presence of the enzyme. The level of fluoresence in the solution is measured. The percentage of inhibition of the allergen specific IgE is determined from fluorescence levels measured for various extract concentrations.
摘要:
Monoclonal antibodies demonstrating a reactivity with human breast cancer are produced. The hybridoma cultures secreting immunoglobins are produced by hydridoma technology. Splenic lymphocytes of mice, immunized with membrane-enriched fractions of metastatic human mammary carcinoma tissue are fused with the NS-1 non-immunoglobulin-secreting murine myeloma cell line. Screening of immunoglobulin reactivities and double cloning of cultures yielded 11 monoclonal antibodies that demonstrated activities with the surface of human mammary tumor cells and not with the surface of apparently normal human tissues. These monoclonal antibodies aid in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of human breast cancer.
摘要:
Monoclonal antibodies to theophylline having 5% or less cross-reactivity with caffeine and the continuous hybrid monoclonal cell lines for their production are provided. These antibodies are useful in a particle-enhanced turbidimetric inhibition immunoassay for theophylline.