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Element and assay for albumin

US4230456A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 1978
Grant dateOct 28, 1980
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Expiry dateAug 30, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/81
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Analytical elements and methods for the detection of albumin in liquid samples feature an albumin-active complex comprising a detectable species bound to a carrier. The detectable species has a sufficiently high affinity for albumin that, when contacted with a liquid solution containing albumin, the detectable species separates from the albumin-active complex and becomes bound to albumin to form a complex comprising albumin and detectable species. The presence of albumin can be detected and, if desired, quantified by determining either the reduction of detectable species in the albumin-active complex of the formation of a complex comprising albumin and detectable species.

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