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immunoblot

immunoblot

8.6
A film or membrane that shows bands of specific proteins
  • noun
  • /ˌɪmjunəˈblɑt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : inmunoblot
  • In the latest study, the immunoblot revealed distinct bands corresponding to various proteins, indicating different expressions.

Examples

  • The research team presented their findings based on the immunoblot, which clearly showed the presence of the target protein.

  • All sera that were repeatedly reactive by ELISA were tested by means of recombinant immunoblot assay (RIBA, Ortho Diagnostic Systems).

    Academic text (1991)

  • An immunoblot was performed to detect the specific proteins in the blood samples, confirming the diagnosis.

Surface Forms

immunoblot singular
immunoblots plural

Morphology

immunoblot = blot (semi-transparent) = immuno + blot

Built from the technical combining form 'immuno-' and 'blot'; the morphological structure is literal for specialists but the combining form is specialized vocabulary.

Etymology

Immunoblot comes from immuno- 'related to the body's defense' and blot 'a mark or stain', so imagine a sheet that shows dark marks where something is present. That's why an immunoblot is the thin film or membrane that shows clear lines or bands where specific proteins have been detected.