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. 1992 Apr;30(4):1033–1035. doi: 10.1128/jcm.30.4.1033-1035.1992

Monoclonal antibodies to a specific 54-kilodalton antigen of Nocardia spp.

P Boiron 1, D Stynen 1, G Belkacem 1, A Goris 1, F Provost 1
PMCID: PMC265212  PMID: 1572962

Abstract

Two monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) of the immunoglobulin G2A isotype, reacting with a Nocardia-specific 54-kDa antigen, were generated. As determined by Western blot (immunoblot), both MAbs reacted only with the 54-kDa band. As determined by indirect immunofluorescence or enzyme immunoassay with whole microorganisms, the MAbs did not react with Nocardia cells. One of the MAbs showed weak cross-reactivity with mycobacterial antigens, while the other showed no cross-reactivity.

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