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Method of enhancing direct immunofluorescence staining of cells

US5068178A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 1990
Grant dateNov 26, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/828
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of identifying and enumerating specific cell types in a heterogeneous population of cells by enhancing the specific staining of desired cells, comprising contacting a sample from the heterogeneous population of cells with a labeled primary antibody which recognizes and binds to a desired cell surface antigen and an unlabeled cross-linking agent which recognizes and binds to the primary antibody is disclosed.

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