Sample storage and monoclonal antibody ELISA based technique for detecting Chlamydia.

A Monoclonal–Monoclonal Antibody Based Capture ELISA for Abrin

Abrin, one of the most highly potent toxins in the world, is derived from the plant, Abrus precatorius. Because of its high toxicity, it poses potential bioterror risks. Therefore, a need exists for new reagents and technologies that would be able to rapidly detect abrin contamination as well as lead to new therapeutics. We report here a group of abrin-specific monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) that...

A Capture ELISA for the Diagnosis of Visceral Leishmaniasis Using a Monoclonal Antibody against a Leishmanial

capture ELISA system was developed for diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) using a monoclonal antibody raised against an antigen previously detected in the urine of VL patients. Urine samples from confirmed VL cases from Yemen, Nepal, Spain, Sudan and Brazil were tested in the capture ELISA in comparison with urine samples from endemic and non-endemic areas along with urine samples from pa...

Chlamydia screening: which sample for which technique?

Chlamydia trachomatis is considered the most common bacteria causing genital infections in the industrialised world. In women, the infection may lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) with consequences including infertility, ectopic pregnancy, and chronic pelvic pain. It has been shown that screening of women at risk for STD can reduce half of the cases of PID.1...

Antibody Testing for Chlamydia psittaci using a rapid ELISA

The Immunocomb (IC) ELISA test and immunofluorescence (IF) microscopy were compared on their ability to diagnose Chlamydia psittaci infection. Birds with and without clinical signs suggestive of chlamydiosis were tested. Although both test methods can detect infection by C. psittaci, the IC test is more convenient and provides the benefit of "on site" laboratory testing.

antibody-based ELISA method with an anti-human OPG monoclonal antibody for capture and an anti-human OPG polyclonal antibody