Drug assay using antibody mimics made by molecular imprinting

Article Abstract:

Molecular imprinting on polymers to make them mimic antibodies can be used in drug assays, is a cheaper process and the polymers are less delicate and so do not require special handling. A comparison of the accuracy between molecularly imprinted sorbent assay and the traditional enzyme-multiplied immunoassay techniques shows excellent correlation. One disadvantage is that the imprinting technique requires extra steps: extraction, incubation and handling of radioactive materials.

Methods, Ligand binding (Biochemistry), Antibodies, Biological assay, Bioassay

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Protein crystal mimics reality

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the three-dimensional crystallization of the protein flagellin which is located in the flagellar motor of bacteria. The structure of the flagellum and its physiological properties are discussed.

Physiological aspects, Microorganisms, Flagella (Microbiology), Flagella, Cell motility

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Co-mimics have a mutualistic relationship despite unequal defences

Article Abstract:

A study conducted to determine the association between unequally defended co-mimic species indicates the relationship between the species to be mutualistic.

Analysis, Mathematical models, Natural selection

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