Inhibition of idiotype - Anti-idiotype interaction for detection of a parasite antigen: A new immunoassay

Pedro Potocnjak, Fidel Zavala, Ruth Nussenzweig, Victor Nussenzweig

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Abstract

Described in this report is an immunoradiometric assay of general applicability that is based on a new principle: the inhibition of the interaction between monoclonal antibodies by an antigen. The advantages of this assay are that it measures concentrations of single epitopes, purified antigen is not required, and the reagents can be obtained in unlimited amounts and are homogeneous. Its features are particularly attractive when the antigen has not been purified and is a minor component of a complex mixture of molecules.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1637-1639
Number of pages3
JournalScience
Volume216
Issue number4540
DOIs
StatePublished - 1982
Externally publishedYes

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