to immunoblot
9.2
To test a sample for a specific protein using antibodies
- verb
- Specialized
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realizar un inmunoblot
- The researchers will immunoblot the samples to check for the presence of the target protein.
Examples
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After extracting the proteins, the next step is to immunoblot them for analysis.
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She learned how to immunoblot during her laboratory training at the university.
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We will immunoblot the samples tomorrow.
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The lab immunoblots various proteins for research.
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The researchers will immunoblot the samples to check for the presence of the target protein.
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After extracting the proteins, the next step is to immunoblot them for analysis.
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She learned how to immunoblot during her laboratory training at the university.
Surface Forms
immunoblot infinitive
immunoblotted past
immunoblotted past participle
immunoblotting present participle
immunoblots third person singular
Etymology
To immunoblot breaks into immuno- 'related to the body's defense' and blot 'to mark', like marking a target with ink. So to immunoblot is to do the test that uses immune markers to find and show certain proteins.
