Development of a normal human immunoglobulin G standard curve for enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay: use for comparison of antigen efficacy

J Immunoassay Immunochem. 2006;27(2):173-81. doi: 10.1080/15321810600573028.

Abstract

Internal standard reference curves are used in enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) plates to control for inter- and intra-assay variance. To compare the diagnostic potential of multiple T. solium antigens on an unbiased, universal scale, we have created a standard curve using normal, human immunoglobulin G (hIgG). The hIgG curve is inexpensive and simple to prepare, and remains stable at 5 degrees C for at least one year, with a coefficient of variance of less than 10%. The hIgG standard curve has proven a critical tool for the comparison of several diagnostic antigens slated for assay development.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Helminth / analysis
  • Antigens, Helminth
  • Drug Stability
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / standards*
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin G / analysis*
  • Reference Standards
  • Taenia solium / immunology
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Antibodies, Helminth
  • Antigens, Helminth
  • Immunoglobulin G