title: The odorant-binding protein from Canis familiaris: purification, characterization and new perspectives in biohazard assessment.
abstract: In this report we show the purification to homogeneity and a partial characterization of a new odorant-binding protein from Canis familiar (CfOBP) nasal mucosa. In addition, we report preliminary data on the utilization of CfOBP as a probe for the development of a refractive index-based biosensor.
authors.affiliation: Second University of Naples, Department of Information Engineering, Aversa, Italy.
authors.forename: Sabato
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: D'Auria
authors.forename: Maria
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Staiano
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Varriale
authors.forename: Viviana
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Scognamiglio
authors.forename: Mosè
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rossi
authors.forename: Antonietta
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Parracino
authors.forename: Stefania
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Campopiano
authors.forename: Nunzio
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Cennamo
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zeni
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D015374:Biosensing Techniques / Q000379:methods; D002851:Chromatography, High Pressure Liquid; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D009297:Nasal Mucosa / Q000737:chemistry; D011719:Pyrazines; D018035:Receptors, Odorant / Q000737:chemistry / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012031:Refractometry; D013050:Spectrometry, Fluorescence
chemical_list: D011719:Pyrazines; D018035:Receptors, Odorant