摘要 |
This invention teaches a process for preparing a conjugate useful in enzyme immunoassays, and the conjugate produced by the process. The process involves oxidizing an enzyme containing a carbohydrate portion, such as peroxidase, with periodic acid or an alkali metal salt thereof in an aqueous medium followed by reduction with sodium borohydride. The oxidation and reduction step may be carried out either before or after the enzyme is coupled to the immunologically effective component of the conjugate.
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