Abstract:
An improved method for detecting antibodies is disclosed. The method involves the steps of a) mixing the specimen with a diluent comprising superoxide dismutase, and b) contacting the diluted specimen with at least one recombinant antigen expressed as a fusion protein with superoxide dismutase.
Abstract:
The subject invention relates to methods for the simultaneous detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antigens as well as antibodies produced in response to HCV antigens. Such methods may be carried out in the presence of a diluent comprising a reductant or lacking a reductant. Furthermore, the performance of such methods may be maximized by altering such variables as the nature of the antigen coated on the solid phase, temperature application and time.
Abstract:
The subject invention relates to methods for the simultaneous detection of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) antigens as well as antibodies produced in response to HCV antigens. Such methods may be carried out in the presence of a diluent comprising a reductant or lacking a reductant. Furthermore, the performance of such methods may be maximized by altering such variables as the nature of the antigen coated on the solid phase, temperature application and time.
Abstract:
Procédé amélioré de détection d'anticorps. Le procédé comprend les étapes consistant a) à mélanger l'échantillon avec un diluant comprenant une superoxyde-dismutase, et b) à mettre en contact l'échantillon dilué avec au moins un antigène recombiné exprimé sous la forme d'une protéine de fusion avec la superoxyde-dismutase.