Sensitive measurement of polyethylene glycol-modified proteins

Biotechniques. 2001 Feb;30(2):396-402. doi: 10.2144/01302rr03.

Abstract

An IgM monoclonal antibody (AGP3) against polyethylene glycol (PEG) was used to assay PEG-modified proteins by ELISA. PEG-modified beta-glucuronidase could be measured at concentrations as low as 15 ng/mL, corresponding to 750 pg (1.8 fmol) of conjugate. This ELISA should be generally applicable to all PEG-modified proteins because AGP3 binds the backbone of the PEG chain independent of the linker used for PEG attachment.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Antibodies, Monoclonal / immunology*
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
  • Immunoblotting
  • Immunoglobulin M / immunology
  • Mice
  • Polyethylene Glycols / analysis*
  • Proteins / analysis*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • Immunoglobulin M
  • Proteins
  • Polyethylene Glycols