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Title: Pre-incubation and low temperatures in quantitative radioreceptor assays

Journal Article · · Anal. Lett.; (United States)

The detection limits of drugs in quantitative RRA are primarily determined by their affinities towards the receptor. Yet, the concentration of radiolabeled ligand, necessary for quantification of receptor-bound drug, increases the theoretical detection limit. Therefore the influences of low temperatures and pre-incubation on the detection limit was studied. Analysis of experimental data suggests that when a well-defined incubation procedure is used, pre-incubation and low temperatures will increase sensitivity without loss of accuracy and precision. 6 references, 2 figures.

Research Organization:
State Univ. of Groningen, Netherlands
OSTI ID:
5974087
Journal Information:
Anal. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 17:B14
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English