Immunoprecipitation assay It is the technique of precipitating a protein “antigen” out of solution using “an antibody” that specifically binds to that particular protein “antigen” in a complex This process can be used to isolate and concentrate a particular protein from a sample containing many thousands of different proteins Immunoprecipitation requires that the antibody be[…]

Outlines: Definition Incidence of paraproteinemia Disorders that associated with paraproteinemia Indication of screening for paraproteinemia Investigation of paraproteinemia MGUS, multiple myeloma Please click here to download complete lecture…

Electrophoresis is the motion of dispersed particles in a fluid (water) under the influence of constant electric field. Consist of: gel, samples, buffer (to supply ions) and electrical field (cathode & anode & battery & wires). Cathode (-) reduction takes place and Anode (+) oxidation take place Technique requires a dye for coloring the sample. Usually used in[…]