This ELISA kit is intended for the quantitative detection of IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus (and Echinococcus multilocularis) in human serum.
This product is manufactured by Bordier Affinity Products in Switzerland and distributed in Germany exclusively by Milenia Biotec.
Detail
Name of Product
Echinococcus granulosus – IgG ELISA
Catalog Number
AF 9350
Short Info
This ELISA kit is intended for the quantitative detection of IgG antibodies against Echinococcus granulosus (and Echinococcus multilocularis) in human serum.
This product is manufactured by Bordier Affinity Products in Switzerland and distributed in Germany exclusively by Milenia Biotec.
Method/Platform
ELISA in microplate format
Range/Assay Sensivity
pNPP, λ=405 nm
Test Principle
Specific antibodies in the sample bind to Echinococcus granulosus Antigens sensitized on microtiter plates. The presence of parasite specific antibodies is detected with a Protein A – alkaline phosphatase conjugate.
The MBG4 reagent contains a single substrate, namely 4,6-O-benzylidene-2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-β-(31-β-D-cellotriosyl-glucoside) (BCNPBG4). The benzylidene acetal group prevents any hydrolytic action by exo-acting hydrolytic enzymes such as β-glucosidase or cellobiohydrolase.
Mixed linkage β-glucanase (endo-1,3:1,4-β-glucanase) / lichenase (EC 3.2.1.73) acts specifically to release 2-chloro-4-nitrophenol (CNP) from this substrate. The rate of release of CNP is directly related to the β-glucanase/lichenase activity in a sample. The reaction is terminated and the phenolate colour is developed on addition of Tris buffer solution (pH = 10.0).
Note that the substrate is not hydrolysed by β-glucosidase or cellobiohydrolase. The substrate can be hydrolysed by certain endo-cellulases (e.g. Trichoderma sp.) but this does not result in an increase in absorbance.
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Data calculators are located in the Documents tab.
Advantages
Very cost effective
All reagents stable for > 2 years
Specific for endo-1,3:1,4-β-glucanase/lichenase
Simple, convenient, rapid assay
Well suited to automation
Malt flour standard and lichenase standard included
Document
The MBG4 reagent contains a single substrate, namely 4,6-O-benzylidene-2-chloro-4-nitrophenyl-β-(31-β-D-cellotriosyl-glucoside) (BCNPBG4). The benzylidene acetal group prevents any hydrolytic action by exo-acting hydrolytic enzymes such as β-glucosidase or cellobiohydrolase.