Abstract:
This invention presents novel separation and assay procedures which allows both the indicator and the capture reagents to be in solution to avoid problems of slowed immunoreaction kinetics. The separation procedure involves an analyte-specific soluble capture reagent, that is conjugated to a charged substance, and an insoluble solid phase material that is oppositely charged. A fluid sample suspected of containing the analyte is mixed with the capture reagent in solution to form a charged capture reagent/analyte complex. When binding is complete, the solution is contacted to the oppositely charged solid phase material to attract, attach, and separate the capture reagent/analyte complex from the fluid sample. With the appropriate indicator reagent, i.e., a second analyte-specific binding substance which is conjugated to a label capable of producing a detectable signal, both sandwich and competitive assays can be performed. The assay reaction complex can be separated from the solution by contact with the oppositely charged solid phase material, and the presence or amount of analyte is monitored by detecting the label of the indicator reagent.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a fluorescent polarization assay for acetaminophen, to the various components needed for preparing and carrying out such an assay, and to methods of making these components. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed, as well as methods for making them. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted anilide compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly-(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The antibodies are prepared in response to the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a fluorescent polarization assay for acetaminophen, to the various components needed for preparing and carrying out such an assay, and to methods of making these components. Specifically, tracers, immunogens and antibodies are disclosed, as well as methods for making them. The tracers and the immunogens are made from substituted anilide compounds. A fluorescein moiety is included in the tracer, while a poly-(amino acid) forms a part of the immunogen. The antibodies are prepared in response to the immunogen. The assay is conducted by measuring the degree of polarization retention of plane polarized light that has been passed through a sample containing antiserum and tracer.
Abstract:
This invention presents novel polymeric anionic molecules and novel negatively charged capture reagents comprising the reaction products of said anionic molecules and a specific binding member for use in separation techniques and assay procedures wherein said activated polymeric anionic molecule comprises a compound having the formula:
wherein n is about 10 to about 500; z is about 1 to about 6; W is selected from the group consisting of H⁺, Na⁺, K⁺, Li⁺, amine salts, and derivatives thereof; and X is a reactive group or a structure having a reactive group that enables the chemical binding of said activated polymer to a specific binding member.
Abstract:
This invention presents novel reagents, separation techniques and assay procedures which allow both the indicator and the capture reagents to be in solution to avoid problems of slowed immunoreaction kinetics. The separation procedure involves a soluble capture reagent, comprising a specific binding member attached to a charged substance, and an insoluble solid phase that is oppositely charged with respect to the capture reagent. A test sample suspected of containing the analyte of interest is mixed with the capture reagent to form a charged capture reagent/analyte complex. The reaction mixture is contacted to the oppositely charged solid phase to attract, attach, and separate the capture reagent/analyte complex from the reaction mixture. With an appropriate indicator reagent, i.e., a second specific binding substance which is conjugated to a label capable of producing a detectable signal, both sandwich and competitive assays can be performed.
Abstract:
This invention presents novel separation and assay procedures which allows both the indicator and the capture reagents to be in solution to avoid problems of slowed immunoreaction kinetics. The separation procedure involves an analyte-specific soluble capture reagent, that is conjugated to a charged substance, and an insoluble solid phase material that is oppositely charged. A fluid sample suspected of containing the analyte is mixed with the capture reagent in solution to form a charged capture reagent/analyte complex. When binding is complete, the solution is contacted to the oppositely charged solid phase material to attract, attach, and separate the capture reagent/analyte complex from the fluid sample. With the appropriate indicator reagent, i.e., a second analyte-specific binding substance which is conjugated to a label capable of producing a detectable signal, both sandwich and competitive assays can be performed. The assay reaction complex can be separated from the solution by contact with the oppositely charged solid phase material, and the presence or amount of analyte is monitored by detecting the label of the indicator reagent.