[Use of the Limulus test (LAL) to detect endotoxins]

Postepy Hig Med Dosw. 1996;50(5):447-57.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test is commonly used for the detection of trace amounts of endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides, LPS). The mechanisms, LPS structural requirements and limitations of LAL tests are presented.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Endotoxins / analysis*
  • Endotoxins / chemistry
  • Limulus Test*
  • Lipopolysaccharides / analysis
  • Lipopolysaccharides / chemistry

Substances

  • Endotoxins
  • Lipopolysaccharides