ECHINODERM AGGLUTININ AND METHOD OF EXTRACTION

摘要

A method is disclosed for extracting an endotoxin-detecting agglutinin from the coelomic fluid of Echinoderms of the Subclass Regularia. The product is useful in detecting Gram-negative bacteria, endotoxins and endotoxin contamination of injectable and intravenous fluid and medical devices. The product is an alternative to the expensive Limulus Amoebocyte Lysate reagent.