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Definition of Immunoelectrophoresis

1. Noun. Electrophoresis to separate antigens and antibodies.

Definition of Immunoelectrophoresis

1. Noun. A technique, using a combination of protein electrophoresis and an antigen-antibody interaction to separate mixtures of proteins and identify them ¹

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Medical Definition of Immunoelectrophoresis

1. A two-step procedure which first involves the electrophoretic separation of proteins, followed by the linear diffusion of antibodies into the electrophoretic gel from a trough which extends through the length of the gel adjacent to the electrophoretic path. The antigen-antibody reactions produce precipitin arcs at positions where equivalence occurs. Although quantitation is subjective, an experienced eye candetermine not only the presence of the antigen but, through visual comparison to normal control sera, may discriminate relative increases or decreases of antigen by gauging the length and density of the precipitin arcs at positions established for specific antigens using known standards. (01 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Immunoelectrophoresis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine (1903)
"By immunoelectrophoresis, the DEAE peak reacted as serum albumin (Fig. 4), giving a single symmetrical precipitin arc with rabbit antiserum to human serum. ..."

2. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"We found a combination of highly antigenic bloom extract and a sensitive counter current immunoelectrophoresis ..."

3. Global Strategy for Asthma Management and Prevention by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"I. Identification using crossed radio- immunoelectrophoresis. Clin Exp Allergy 1989; 19:183-190. 30. Newman Taylor AJ, Gordon S. Laboratory animal and ..."

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