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Competitive enzyme immunoassay for human chorionic somatomammotropin using the avidin-biotin system

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

Human chorionic somatomammotropin (HCS) is determined by an enzyme immunoassay where HCS competes with biotin-labeled HCS for insolubilized anti-HCS antibodies. Enzyme-labeled avidin is then used to reveal the amount of bound HCS. The system proves to be sensitive (1 ng/ml of HCS can be detected) and results agree with radioimmunoassay determinations (correlation coefficient = 0.979). Kinetics of the avidin-biotin reaction and coating of polystyrene wells are also investigated.

Research Organization:
ISVT Sclava Research Center, Siena, Italy
OSTI ID:
5574660
Journal Information:
Anal. Biochem.; (United States), Journal Name: Anal. Biochem.; (United States) Vol. 118:1; ISSN ANBCA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English