Quantitative determination of creatine kinase isoenzyme catalytic concentrations in serum using immunological methods

J Clin Chem Clin Biochem. 1977 Mar;15(3):131-7. doi: 10.1515/cclm.1977.15.1-12.131.

Abstract

For the determination of creatine kinase isoenzyme catalytic concentrations in serum two methods based on immunological reactions are presented: One method uses inhibiting antibodies, which selectively block the activity of creatine kinase M subunits ("Inhibition Test"). This test is used for routine measurements of creatine kinase MB catalytic concentration; Another method uses precipitating antibodies, which allows a quantitative differentiation of creatine kinase isoenzymes MM, MB and BB ("Precipitation Test"). This test is used as a control for the Inhibition Test for the possible presence of creatine kinase BB activities in doubtful cases. Procedures, specificity, correlation and application of these methods are discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Creatine Kinase / blood*
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods
  • Isoenzymes / blood*
  • Precipitin Tests / methods

Substances

  • Isoenzymes
  • Creatine Kinase