Review
[Use of the Limulus test (LAL) to detect endotoxins]
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Review
[Use of the Limulus test (LAL) to detect endotoxins]
[Article in
Polish]
Postepy Hig Med Dosw.
1996.
Abstract
Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) test is commonly used for the detection of trace amounts of endotoxins (lipopolysaccharides, LPS). The mechanisms, LPS structural requirements and limitations of LAL tests are presented.
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