A novel assay for influenza virus quantification using surface plasmon resonance

Vaccine. 2010 Jan 8;28(3):759-66. doi: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2009.10.070. Epub 2009 Oct 24.

Abstract

Quantification of hemagglutinin (HA) by single-radial immuno diffusion (SRID) is the predominant method to ensure product potency in seasonal influenza vaccines. Here a new method for quantification of influenza virus using biosensor technology is presented. The method employs quantification of virus via an inhibition assay format using HA proteins for H1N1, H3N2 and B immobilized on a sensor chip. Initial results showed the assay to have higher sensitivity (detection range 0.5-10 microg/ml), higher precision and significantly lower analysis and hands on time compared with SRID.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza A Virus, H3N2 Subtype / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza B virus / isolation & purification*
  • Influenza Vaccines
  • Quality Control
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Surface Plasmon Resonance / methods*
  • Time Factors
  • Viral Load*
  • Virology / methods*

Substances

  • Influenza Vaccines