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Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for quantifying antigens of Dermatophagoides farinae and D. pteronyssinus (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) in house dust samples. 1990

E Konishi, and K Uehara
Department of Medical Zoology, Kobe University School of Medicine, Japan.

Double-antibody sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) using a monoclonal antibody as capture and detector antibodies was developed for quantifying antigens of Dermatophagoides farinae Hughes and D. pteronyssinus (Trouessart) mites contained in house dust samples. This monoclonal antibody was directed against mite antigens that were also reactive to immunoglobulin E antibody in all of 10 serum samples obtained from patients allergic to mites. Histological study using fluorescent antibody revealed that the monoclonal antibody was bound to the major part of the D. farinae mite body section including fecal matter and cuticles. The detection limit of the assay system was 0.17 microgram of soluble antigens of both mite species and the antigen amount corresponding to 0.5 mites per microplate well, whether in live or dead mites. This system did not react to antigens of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) and Cheyletus malaccensis Oudemans. Slight inhibition of less than or equal to 21.3% was observed with nonspecific substances contained in house dust, such as wool, cotton, human dander, human hair, soil, and biscuit, but no direct ELISA reactions were obtained with any of these materials. In 49 house dust samples, ELISA was significantly correlated with the conventional microscopic observation method.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008925 Mites Any arthropod of the subclass ACARI except the TICKS. They are minute animals related to the spiders, usually having transparent or semitransparent bodies. They may be parasitic on humans and domestic animals, producing various irritations of the skin (MITE INFESTATIONS). Many mite species are important to human and veterinary medicine as both parasite and vector. Mites also infest plants. Acarus,Mite
D004391 Dust Earth or other matter in fine, dry particles. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed) House Dust,Housedust,Dust, House
D004797 Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay An immunoassay utilizing an antibody labeled with an enzyme marker such as horseradish peroxidase. While either the enzyme or the antibody is bound to an immunosorbent substrate, they both retain their biologic activity; the change in enzyme activity as a result of the enzyme-antibody-antigen reaction is proportional to the concentration of the antigen and can be measured spectrophotometrically or with the naked eye. Many variations of the method have been developed. ELISA,Assay, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent,Assays, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent,Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay,Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assays,Immunosorbent Assay, Enzyme-Linked,Immunosorbent Assays, Enzyme-Linked
D006825 Hybridomas Cells artificially created by fusion of activated lymphocytes with neoplastic cells. The resulting hybrid cells are cloned and produce pure MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES or T-cell products, identical to those produced by the immunologically competent parent cell. Hybridoma
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000911 Antibodies, Monoclonal Antibodies produced by a single clone of cells. Monoclonal Antibodies,Monoclonal Antibody,Antibody, Monoclonal
D000941 Antigens Substances that are recognized by the immune system and induce an immune reaction. Antigen

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