An immunoassay for the measurement of (1→3)-β-D-glucans in the indoor environment
An inhibition enzyme immunoassay was developed for quantitation of (1→3)-β-D-glucans in the indoor environment. Immunospecific rabbit antibodies were produced by immunization with bovine serum albuminconjugated laminarin.The laminarin calibration curve ranged from 40 to 3000 ng/ml.Another (1→3)-β-D-...
| Main Authors: | , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
1997-01-01
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| Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09629359791578 |
| Summary: | An inhibition enzyme immunoassay was developed for quantitation of (1→3)-β-D-glucans in the indoor environment. Immunospecific rabbit antibodies were produced by immunization with bovine serum albuminconjugated laminarin.The laminarin calibration curve ranged from 40 to 3000 ng/ml.Another (1→3)-β-D-glucan (curdlan) showed a similar inhibition curve, but was less reactive on a weight basis. Pustulan, presumed to be (1→3)-β-D-glucan, also showed immunoreactivity in the assay. Control experiments indicated that this was due to (1→3)-β-D-glucan structures. Other non-(1→3)-β-D-glucan polysaccharides did not react. (1→3)-β-Dglucan was detectable in dust from a variety of occupational and environmental settings. We conclude that the new assay offers a useful method for indoor (1→3)-β-Dglucan exposure assessment. |
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| ISSN: | 0962-9351 1466-1861 |