.~> Utilizing isolate of tissue or organ as binding agent {1}
DEFINITION
Classification: 436/501
BIOSPECIFIC LIGAND BINDING ASSAY:
(under the class definition) Subject matter in which there is an interaction between a material and a receptor which by claim or disclosure is specific to class of compounds or a single compound.
(1) Note. The receptor material typically is isolated from a cellular material from a living body such as a membrane or organ and exhibits great specificity to the specie to be tested for.
(2) Note. Examples of the type of materials included herein are tests involving cardiolipin, opiate receptor material, Beta-endorphin, and B protein (Bucorvaz protein). Also included are agglutination tests.
