title: Visualization of the multimeric structure of von Willebrand factor using a peroxidase-conjugated second antibody.
abstract: We describe a technique for visualizing the multimeric structure of von Willebrand factor that does not require use of radioisotopes. This procedure uses a previously described discontinuous dodecyl sulfate agarose gel electrophoretic method followed by transfer of the protein to a nitrocellulose filter and detection by a double-antibody technique in which the second antibody is conjugated to horseradish peroxidase. In the presence of H2O2 and 4-chloro-1-napthol, the antigen appears as a series of about 15 colored bands. This method results in resolution of the high molecular weight components, does not require the use of radioisotopes, and can be completed in 2 days. It should be useful for diagnostic and investigational studies in clinical and research laboratories.
mesh_terms: D001345:Autoradiography; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques; D008297:Male; D008970:Molecular Weight; D014842:von Willebrand Diseases / Q000097:blood; D014841:von Willebrand Factor / Q000032:analysis* / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D014841:von Willebrand Factor