A rapid, novel method for the solid-phase derivatization of IgG antibodies for immune-affinity chromatography

J Immunol Methods. 1978;24(3-4):305-9. doi: 10.1016/0022-1759(78)90133-3.

Abstract

We show that a solid-phase immune adsorbent can be prepared from rabbit antiserum by isolating the IgG fraction with the A protein of Staphylococcus aureus associated covalently with a Sepharose matrix. The IgG is then coupled to the matrix using the cross-linking agent dimethylsuberimidate. IgG antibody bound in this fashion is in the proper orientation for combination with antigen because association with protein A occurs via the Fc portion of the IgG molecule, thus leaving the combining site of the molecule free to interact with antigen.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic*
  • Chromatography, Affinity / methods
  • Epitopes
  • Immunologic Techniques
  • Limulus Test

Substances

  • Antibodies, Anti-Idiotypic
  • Epitopes