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Folate immunoassay utilizing folate binding protein in a multiclonal antibody format

US5434087A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1993
Grant dateJul 18, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/971
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved method for performing immunoassays whereby specific binding proteins for vitamin B12, folate and other target analytes are utilized with antibodies with different specificities for the binding proteins. Antibodies bridge the specific binding protein directly or indirectly to a capturable material.

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