title: Immuno-based sample preparation for trace analysis.
abstract: Immuno-based sample preparation techniques are based upon molecular recognition. Thanks to the high affinity and high selectivity of the antigen-antibody interaction, they have been shown to be a unique tool in the sampling area. Immuno-based sample preparation methods include the widely encountered immunoaffinity extraction sorbents, so-called immunosorbents, as well as membrane-baed or ultrafiltration techniques. This review describes the new developments and applications that have occurred in recent years with emphasis on (i) the antigen-antibody interactions, (ii) and their importance for the properties and use of immunosorbents, (iii) multiresidue extractions, (iv) the on-line coupling to chromatographic or electrophoretic separations, and (v) the high potential for improving MS detection. The recent use of artificial antibodies for sample pretreatment, so-called molecularly imprinted polymers, is also described.
authors.affiliation: Laboratoire Environnement et Chimie Analytique (UMR CNRS 7121) Ecole Supérieure de Physique et de Chimie Industrielles, 10 rue Vauquelin, 75231 Paris 05, France. marie-claire.hennion@espci.fr
authors.forename: Marie-Claire
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Hennion
authors.forename: Valérie
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Pichon
mesh_terms: D000937:Antigen-Antibody Reactions; D002849:Chromatography, Gas / Q000379:methods; D019075:Electrophoresis, Capillary / Q000379:methods; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000379:methods*