ISSN:
1573-3025
Keywords:
Airborne allergen
;
Burkard air sampler
;
Immunoblotting
;
Mite allergen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Abstract We examined the kinetics of airborne levels of mite allergen particles in a house by combined use of an indoor Burkard air sampler and immunoblotting. Airborne mite allergens collected on the Burkard sampling tape were transferred onto a nitrocellulose membrane, reacted with mouse monoclonal anti-mite allergen (Der pI) antibody, then treated with alkaline phosphatase conjugated anti-mouse IgG. Finally, the blotted allergen on the membrane was reacted with BCIP/NBT phosphatase, and purple spots visible by the naked eye were produced. The shape of the spots was observed under a microscope, and the spot area was measured by an image processor. This technique might be useful for analyzing the behavior of airborne allergen particles in indoor environments.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02447207
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