Molecules and methods for improved immunodetection of small molecules such as histamine
AssigneePresident and Fellows of Harvard College
InventorsPawan JOLLY, Nur MUSTAFAOGLU, Oliver Yves Frederic HENRY, Donald E. INGBER
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Abstract
Embodiments of various aspects described herein are directed to methods, compositions, kits for detecting a target molecule in a sample. In particular, there is described herein a multivalent approach which provides an efficient method for detection of small molecules and screening of binding molecules (e.g., antibodies). The multivalent approach uses two or more small molecules in a domain that is attached to a substrate through a linking group. The multivalent domain is free to extend, e.g., into a solution, for presentation to a binding compound such as an antibody.
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A compound comprising:
- (i) a substrate binding domain;
- (ii) a branching domain comprising a plurality of small molecules each small molecule linked to a branch of a branch-point;
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- (iii) a linker linking the substrate binding domain and the branching domain.
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