Abstract |
We report the efficacy of an anionic detergent, sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) for preparing maedi- visna antigens for an indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (i-ELISA). Ovine maedi-visna virus (MVV) pelleted by differential centrifugation followed by liquid chromatography was treated with SDS or one of three lipid solvents: ethyl ether, chloroform or fluorocarbon. The SDS-treated antigen resulted in higher optical density values with positive serum and better discrimination between positive and negative serum samples from specific-pathogen-free (SPF) sheep experimentally inoculated with the virus. Optimal results were obtained when MVV was treated with concentrations of 0.25% and 0.125% of SDS. A viral antigen prepared by centrifugation and treatment of a viral pellet with SDS was also suitable for the i-ELISA. This latter technique may facilitate the production of MVV antigens for use in the i-ELISA.
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Authors | C L Simard, M R Briscoe |
Journal | Canadian journal of veterinary research = Revue canadienne de recherche veterinaire
(Can J Vet Res)
Vol. 54
Issue 4
Pg. 446-50
(Oct 1990)
ISSN: 0830-9000 [Print] Canada |
PMID | 2174295
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Antibodies, Viral
- Antigens, Viral
- Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
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Topics |
- Animals
- Antibodies, Viral
(blood)
- Antigens, Viral
(immunology)
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Pneumonia, Progressive Interstitial, of Sheep
(diagnosis)
- Sheep
- Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate
- Specific Pathogen-Free Organisms
- Visna-maedi virus
(immunology)
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