A double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) is described for the detection of Plasmodium falciparum antigen. The test is based on an immunoglobulin (Ig) M capture monoclonal antibody on the solid phase and an IgG monoclonal antibody conjugated to peroxidase. The simple test takes about 2.5 h to complete and, because it uses whole blood with no prior treatment, it is possible to process batches of 50-100 samples simultaneously. The test is specific to P.falciparum and has a sensitivity close to that usually achieved with Giemsa-stained blood films. The reagents employed are stable at refrigerator temperatures for over 6 months, and as the test is compatible with human immunodeficiency virus and hepatitis B surface antigen ELISAs it could be suitable for blood transfusion screening.

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Evaluation of a malaria antigen ELISA.

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Epitope mapping of HBsAg using a panel of human anti-HBs antibodies.

Mapping of B cell epitopes on HBsAg was performed using a panel of human anti-HBs antibodies. Synthetic peptides representing different regions of HBsAg failed to inhibit the binding of two antibodies which recognized non-conformational HBsAg determinants in dot-blot ELISA and HBsAg polypeptide bands in immunoblot analysis. Cross-inhibition studies using five of the antibodies conjugated to horseradish peroxidase suggested that at least three different epitopes are recognised by the panel of antibodies, two of which are within the 'a' group determinant.

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The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (theory, technique and applications).

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA) are useful for measuring levels on antigens and antibodies. Both competitive and sandwich methods can be used. These assays are analogous to radioimmunoassays in format and have similar sensitivity. However, results can sometimes by read visually and even for objective readings only simple equipment is needed. ELISA has been used to measure hormones and other protein antigens and has also been used to assay antibody levels.

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