EP4010702A1 - Testsystem zur erkennung von legionellen - Google Patents
Testsystem zur erkennung von legionellenInfo
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- the present invention relates to a test system for the detection of legionella.
- the present invention also relates to a test system for detecting an infection with Legionella, and the use of a test system in a method for detecting Legionella.
- the invention also relates to a method for detecting an infection with Legionella.
- legionnaires can be detected by a number of methods.
- Legionella is currently detected mainly (in 73% of cases) via the immunological detection of lipopolysaccharide (LPS). In these tests, however, the sensitivity of 75% is not satisfactory, so that a legionella infection cannot be reliably ruled out if the result is negative. Furthermore, the tests available on the market can only detect infection with Legionella pneumophila of serogroup 1. Legionella pneumophila is the cause of severe Legionella diseases in over 90% of cases, but the serogroup is the cause in only two thirds of cases. Nosocomial infections, in particular, are often strains of other groups of pathogens that cannot be detected by this method.
- PCR-based tests are carried out from airway samples (mostly bronchial lavage). Although the sensitivity and specificity are high, these diagnostic methods are complex, expensive and can only be used to a limited extent due to the invasive sampling with a considerable risk for a subsequent necessary intubation of the patient. In addition, highly qualified and trained personnel are required to detect Legionella via PCR, so that these methods are mainly used in the clinical sector.
- Serological tests detect antibodies against Legionella in the patient's serum. However, these are only detectable 3 to 10 weeks after infection. Due to its low sensitivity, the method is not suitable for rapid diagnosis. Other methods for direct pathogen detection (microscopy, culture) only play a subordinate role and are of limited use due to the complex sampling, implementation or long culture duration (several days).
- the antigen test from urine is the most frequently used test (73.1%), followed by the PCR method (12.8%), the serological detection ( 9.3%) and the direct pathogen detection in culture with 4.4% (based on 841 mentions in 806 cases).
- Legionnaires' disease (Legionellosis) is a serious and, if left untreated, often fatal, bacterial pneumonia, which, however, only represents a small proportion of atypical pneumonia.
- LFT lateral flow test
- Saliva should be used as sample material because of its simple, non-invasive availability. This can, among other things, reduce the development of resistance and support diagnostics at the family doctor.
- Legionellosis is a severe form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila. Every year in Germany around 200,000 patients with pneumonia are treated in hospitals. These are checked for Legionella infection as standard. Until a result is available, broad-spectrum antibiotics are administered as a preventative measure.
- the aim of the project is to develop a reliable rapid test for the detection of Legionella in saliva.
- the present invention is intended to provide a quick test result with simple handling and non-invasive sampling.
- the area of application should also be countries with a weak medical infrastructure.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a test system for the detection of an infection with Legionella, in particular a test system which allows reliable and rapid detection.
- test system with the features of claim 1. It is then provided that a test system is provided for the detection of Legionnaires' disease.
- Legionnaires' disease can alternatively be referred to as legionellosis.
- the invention is based on the fundamental idea that the prophylactic administration of antibiotics against legionellosis, or the administration of antibiotics due to false negative test results from unreliable tests, should be reduced and / or avoided and thus the development of antibiotic resistance can be at least partially counteracted.
- the test system can be set up for the detection of an infection of a subject with Legionella.
- a subject can be a mammal, in particular a human.
- the subject can be a patient.
- the test system also detects an infection of a subject before the disease breaks out (legionellosis).
- an essential advantage is that the prophylactic administration of antibiotics against legionnaires' disease is to be reduced and / or avoided and thus the development of antibiotic resistance can be at least partially counteracted.
- the test system is or comprises a lateral flow test (LFT).
- LFT lateral flow test
- a lateral flow test is to be understood as an immunological method for the qualitative detection of substances with corresponding binding partners.
- Such a lateral flow test can also be carried out at any conceivable location, in particular no laboratory environment and no laboratory personnel or medically trained personnel is required.
- a lateral flow test thus enables a test to be carried out quickly, easily and inexpensively to detect an infection with legionella or to detect legionnaires. This also helps the family doctor with the diagnosis enables.
- the test duration from the sampling can be less than an hour, in particular less than 30 minutes.
- the test system can be set up to detect legionnaires' disease and / or to detect an infection with legionella in saliva and / or sputum.
- a sample e.g. airway samples obtained via bronchial lavage, blood or lymph
- the test system according to the invention is also advantageous over test systems which are set up for the detection of pathogens in urine and / or stool, because no toilets and associated intimate activities are required for the use of the test system according to the invention.
- the saliva sample or sputum sample comprises a freshly taken sample or a stored, chilled or frozen sample.
- sample can be used as an untreated sample or a pretreated sample.
- the detection and / or the detection to take place at least partially via the binding of at least one protein, in particular a protein of the Legionella bacterial genus, to a specific binding partner.
- the protein can also be referred to as a marker protein. This achieves a high specificity of the test system.
- the test system is a test system for the detection of Legionellosis in a saliva sample, wherein the test system comprises a lateral flow test and wherein the detection of the FLA marker by the test system speaks for the presence of the Legionellosis.
- the test system is a test system for detecting legionellosis in a saliva sample, the test system comprising a lateral flow test and the detection of the MIP marker by the test system indicating the presence of the legionellosis.
- the test system is a test system for the detection of legionellosis in a saliva sample, wherein the test system comprises a lateral flow test and wherein the detection of the PAL marker by the test system speaks for the presence of legionellosis.
- Two or more markers can also be combined in one test system.
- a protein can include a peptide, lipoprotein, glycoprotein, peptidoglycan, filament, antigen and / or epitope.
- the at least one protein is a protein of the species Legionella pneumophila, Legionella micadei, Legionella bozmanii, Legionella dumoffii and / or Legionella longbeachae.
- different and / or all (of the approximately 57) serotypes of Legionella pneumophila can be recognized and / or detected with the test system, in particular serotypes 1, 4 and / or 6.
- serotypes 1, 4 and / or 6 This has the advantage that not just one disease / infection which can be traced back to Legionella pneumophila serotype 1 - the most common cause of Legionnaires' disease - detected and / or recognized. This avoids false negative results through tests which are specific for only one serotype.
- the at least one protein or also several proteins comprises macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP and / or (Legionella pneumophila) peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein (PAL) and / or flagellin (FLA).
- MIP macrophage inflammatory protein
- PAL peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein
- FLA flagellin
- Macrophage inflammatory protein is a 24-kDa protein (pl 9.8).
- MIP can include MIP-1 alpha and / or MIP-1 beta.
- PAL Peptidoglycan-associated lipoprotein
- Flagellin is a component of the flagellum of Legionella pneumophila and is also involved in the invasion of host cells.
- other marker proteins of high conservation, prevalence and immunogenicity are also conceivable for the detection of an infection with Legionella and / or the detection of Legionnaires' disease.
- surface proteins are conceivable.
- the test system comprises a test element with microfluidic structures, preferably a chromatographic test strip.
- the test element optionally comprises a first area which is set up for the absorption of eluent, a second area which is set up for the application of a sample, a third area which is used for the detection, preferably for the optical detection, of the protein, in particular of MIP , PAL and / or FLA, is set up, optionally a fourth area which is set up for the absorption of excess eluent.
- the test system can further optionally include a housing.
- a test system of this type has the advantage that it is very compact and the use of the test is thus made considerably easier.
- the housing also protects against external disruptive factors such as damage to the test or contamination.
- test element can comprise a further (fifth) area, the further (fifth) area at least temporarily including the specific binding partner for the protein, in particular MIP, PAL and / or FLA.
- the test system and / or test element can comprise a porous material, in particular a fiber fabric made of cellulose, glass fiber, polymer fiber, nylon, silk, wool, felt and / or cotton linter and / or a sponge.
- the test system further comprises a control system, in particular an optical control system.
- the control system can also be referred to as a control unit or control element.
- the control system can advantageously indicate whether the test system has been used in such a way that it is technically possible to detect legionella and / or detect legionella. In other words, the likelihood of false results due to incorrectly performed tests using the test system is reduced.
- the control system can comprise the specific binding partner of the at least one protein connected to the marker element and / or at least one specific binding partner of the specific one Binding partner of the at least one protein.
- the control system can comprise at least one antibody.
- the test system can furthermore comprise a sampling element which is set up to receive a sample containing the protein.
- a sampling element can be a saliva collector and / or sputum collector, for example.
- the invention also relates to the use of a test system for detecting an infection with Legionella.
- the invention also relates to a method for the detection of Legionella in a sample, comprising the following steps: a) Providing a test system,
- the test system comprising at least one specific binding partner to which the at least one protein, in particular MIP, PAL and / or FLA binds, the Detection takes place at least partially via the binding of the at least one protein, in particular MIP, PAL and / or FLA, to the specific binding partner.
- the method according to the invention is a method for detecting legionellosis in a saliva sample, with a lateral flow test being carried out and with the detection and / or detection of the FLA marker indicating the presence of legionellosis.
- the method according to the invention is a method for detecting legionellosis in a saliva sample, with a lateral flow test being carried out, and with the detection and / or the detection of the MIP marker indicating the presence of legionellosis.
- the method according to the invention is a method for detecting legionellosis in a saliva sample, with a lateral flow test being carried out, and with the detection and / or detection of the PAL marker indicating the presence of legionellosis.
- the method prefferably comprises lysing the bacteria in the sample. This has the advantage that the method and / or the test system possibly becomes more sensitive and / or more sensitive.
- Some bacterial proteins for example MIP and PAL, are located in / on the cell membrane of bacteria (Legionella) and are partially covered by lipopolysaccharide. Therefore, contact with specific binding partners on the intact bacterium is sterically at least partially difficult. Breaking the cell membrane (lysing) can make the targets, i.e. the proteins (legionella proteins) to which the specific binding partners are supposed to bind, more accessible.
- the sample comprises a saliva sample or sputum.
- the test system can be set up to recognize and / or detect legionella in saliva and / or sputum. The advantages of such a test system have already been mentioned.
- enzyme inhibitors are added to the saliva samples in order to prevent degradation of the marker proteins in saliva (analogous to Fung et al. “Quantitative detection of Pf HRP2 in saliva of malaria patients in the Philippines”, Malaria Journal, 2012, 11: 175).
- other inhibitors are also conceivable, in particular protease inhibitors.
- the specific binding partner can comprise a monoclonal antibody, polyclonal antibody affinity-purified antibody, an antibody fragment, peptide, protein, nanobody, nucleic acid fragment, aptamer, anticalin, lectin, affibody and / or chemical ligand, wherein the specific binding partner is linked to a marker element.
- a specific binding partner for at least one protein (marker protein) with a marker element enables detection and / or detection, in particular optical detection and / or optical detection.
- the marking element can comprise a dye, a fluorochrome, fluorophore, luminophore, enzyme, peptide, biotin, oligonucleotide, protein tag, radioactive isotope, non-radioactive nuclide, a nanoparticle, in particular gold nanoparticles, fluorescent nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles and / or quantum dot .
- a binding partner specific for a marker protein to bind to a corresponding marker protein and the ability of a marker element to give a detectable and / or recognizable signal can thus be present in combination.
- a combination of a specific binding partner of a marker protein with a nanoparticle e.g. a gold nanoparticle, can have the advantage of being visible to the naked eye.
- nanoparticle or “nanoparticle” can denote a composite of a few to a few thousand atoms or molecules, the size of which is typically 1 to 200 nanometers, but can also be expanded to 1000 nanometers if necessary. However, the nanoparticle can also have a size ⁇ 1 nm.
- the nanoparticle can be a plastic, natural substance or metallic nanoparticle, in particular a gold nanoparticle (also referred to as nanogold). In general, it is also possible that gold nanoparticles are colloidal gold nanoparticles.
- the specific binding partner is an antibody and the marking element is a nanoparticle, in particular gold nanoparticles (also referred to as nanogold).
- the specific binding partner is present in soluble form.
- the specific binding partner can in particular be temporarily immobilized on the test element, in particular in a defined area of the test element.
- the specific binding partner is in dried form. So far, two different Legionella marker proteins have been produced recombinantly. Various antibodies were generated against these marker proteins and checked for their usability in the lateral flow technology. Initial test setups show that the simple and sensitive detection of both markers is possible in the lateral flow format. Further steps will be the optimization of the test in terms of sensitivity and a feasibility study with patient samples.
- Another Legionella marker protein was also produced recombinantly.
- PoC saliva test point-of-care saliva test
- test system Simple, user-friendly handling and non-invasive sampling. This makes the test system suitable for use in regions with a poorly developed medical infrastructure.
- 3 schematically shows the basic mode of operation of the test system; 4 shows the use of marker proteins;
- FIG. 6 shows the structure of a lateral flow test strip
- Fig. 7 schematically the operation of an LFT system that is used in the invention
- Figure 8 shows the production of conjugation of gold and antibodies
- Figure 10 shows the specificity of polyclonal a-MIP and a-PAL
- FIG. 11 shows an exemplary laboratory sample of a lateral flow test according to the invention
- FIG. 13a shows, by way of example, the selection of antibody pairings for PAL for use in a test system according to the invention
- FIG. 13b shows, by way of example, the selection of antibody pairings for PAL for use in a test system according to the invention, using a test membrane;
- 16 schematically shows a method according to the invention for detecting Legionella in a sample.
- 1 shows a schematic drawing with the use of the test system 10 according to the invention.
- saliva is taken from a possible patient in the area of the oral cavity or in another suitable manner.
- sampling by a sampling element is shown.
- the saliva can be removed by a sampling element, for example a wiper, or the test system itself.
- a sampling element for example a wiper, or the test system itself.
- the test system 10 is a lateral flow test (LFT).
- LFT lateral flow test
- a sputum sample can be used.
- FIG. 2 shows a further schematic drawing with the use of the test system 10 according to the invention.
- the droplet of saliva is applied, for example, to a saliva collector and with this applied to the LFT lateral flow test.
- test system 10 here comprises a lateral flow test LFT.
- the saliva collector can also be referred to as a sampling element.
- test system 10 here comprises a sampling element.
- test system 10 with two test strips 12 is shown here.
- test system 10 can also comprise only one test strip 12 or more than two test strips 12.
- FIG 3 shows schematically the basic mode of operation of the test system 10, which is designed here as a lateral flow test (LFT).
- LFT lateral flow test
- the proven DrugWipe ® technology from Securetec Detektions-Systeme AG is used for highly sensitive and fast PoC detection.
- the rapid saliva test DrugWipe ® has been used very successfully by police and customs authorities around the world for the detection of drugs in saliva for more than 20 years. This technology is adapted to the detection of Legionella in saliva.
- test system 10 is a test system 10 for the detection of legionnaires' disease.
- the test system 10 is set up to detect Legionnaires' disease and / or to detect an infection with Legionella in saliva and / or sputum.
- the detection can take place at least partially via the binding of at least one protein M, in particular a protein of the bacterial genus Legionella, to a specific binding partner B.
- the protein M can also be referred to as a marker protein, see FIG. 4.
- M1-M3 Three marker proteins (M1-M3) were selected based on distribution, immunogenicity and homology between Legionella pneumophila strains. M1 and M2 were produced as recombinant proteins in E. coli and purified on a mg scale. They are used to obtain antibodies.
- M1 can be MIP (macrophage inflammatory protein), in particular MIP 1-alpha (macrophage inflammatory protein 1-alpha).
- M2 can be PAL.
- M3 can be FLA.
- Polyclonal antibodies a-MIP and a-PAL) have shown high sensitivity and specificity.
- MIP and PAL form stable conjugates (immunoconjugates) with gold particles N.
- MIP and PAL are also stable in saliva.
- MIP 23mg
- PAL 61mg
- Fig. 5 shows the characterization of poly- and monoclonal antibodies.
- the seven antibodies include polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, respectively.
- antibodies against FLA were generated and selected for specificity, sensitivity and stability.
- FIG. 6 shows the structure of a lateral flow test strip 12.
- M1 MIP was detected in saliva surrogate.
- red-colored “nanoprobes” are created, which enable the immunological detection of Legionella.
- the first laboratory samples achieved a sensitivity of approx. 10 ng / ml (440 pM) marker protein.
- FIG 7 shows schematically the mode of operation of an LFT system which is used in the test system 10 according to the invention.
- a sample to be examined (in this example saliva) is applied to the test element 12 (here indicated by the wiper, which can also be referred to as the sampling element).
- the sample After the eluent (here buffer) has been added, the sample begins to spread over the test element 12 due to capillary forces (thin layer chromatography).
- eluent here buffer
- the sample moves with the liquid to an area where immunoconjugates (antibody B with Nanogold N) are located.
- the immunoconjugates are initially in a dried form.
- the liquid dissolves the immunoconjugates from the test element 12.
- the liquid migrates further into the capillary area, where an antibody has been immobilized in a small section (can also be called antibody from test line), which binds to a different location on the surface of the marker protein to be detected than the immunoconjugate does, causing the marker protein to be detected in this area binds and accumulates while the fluid moves on. Due to the enrichment of the protein M to be detected and the immunoconjugate bound to it, the bound immunoconjugate with the nanogold N produces a color on the test element 12, here in the form of a line.
- a small section can also be called antibody from test line
- the recognition and / or the detection of the protein M is carried out at least partially via the binding of at least one protein M to a specific binding partner B.
- the liquid migrates further into the capillary area, where another antibody has been immobilized in a further small section (can also be referred to as a control line antibody), which binds the immunoconjugate (directly) and thereby accumulates it in this area while the liquid moves on.
- a control line antibody binds the immunoconjugate (directly) and thereby accumulates it in this area while the liquid moves on.
- the enrichment of immunoconjugates creates a color on the test element 12 via the nanogold N, here in the form of a line.
- control system 16 This can also be referred to as control system 16.
- the test system 10 accordingly comprises a test element 12 with microfluidic structures, in particular a chromatographic test strip 12.
- the test strip 12 comprises a first area which is set up to absorb eluant (in this example a buffer),
- this first area can be missing.
- the test tire 12 comprises a second area which is set up for the application of a sample.
- the test strip 12 comprises a third area which is set up for the detection, preferably for the optical detection, of the protein M,
- test strip 12 comprises a fourth area which is set up for the absorption of excess eluent (fleece).
- this fourth area can be omitted.
- the test strip can comprise a further (fifth) area, the further (fifth) area at least temporarily including the specific binding partner for the protein M, in particular MIP and / or PAL and / or FLA.
- the test system 10 also includes a housing 14.
- test element 12 is built into a housing 14.
- the housing 14 can be omitted.
- a specific binding partner B can generally comprise a monoclonal antibody, polyclonal antibody, affinity-purified antibody, an antibody fragment, peptide, protein, nanobody, nucleic acid fragment, aptamer, anticalin, lectin, affibody and / or chemical ligands.
- the marking element N generally has at least one dye, a fluorochrome, fluorophore, luminophore, enzyme, peptide, biotin, oligonucleotide, protein tag, radioactive isotope, non-radioactive nuclide, a nanoparticle, in particular gold May include nanoparticles, fluorescent nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles and / or quantum dot.
- the specific binding partner B for the protein M to be detected
- the LFT lateral flow test shown can be used to detect an infection of a subject with Legionella.
- the at least one or more proteins M MIP and / or PAL and / or FLA can comprise.
- test system 10 is suitable at least partially to carry out a method according to FIG. 17.
- Figure 8 shows the production of conjugation of gold N and antibodies B.
- Fig. 9 shows the stability of antigens in saliva.
- the stability of bacterial antigens was examined by means of Western blot.
- the Western Blot is a method for the detection of proteins, for example in a protein mixture.
- the protein mixture is determined by means of gel electrophoresis in a carrier matrix (SDS-PAGE, native-PAGE, isoelectric focusing, 2D gel electrophoresis, etc.) ) separated into individual protein bands according to protein size, charge or other properties.
- the separated protein bands are then transferred from the gel to a solid support membrane (eg made of nitrocellulose, nylon or PVDF) for the Western blot. This process is called blotting. Due to charge interactions, the proteins adhere to the membrane surface in the pattern of the electrophoretic separation and are accessible for antibody binding for detection.
- the Western blot was carried out under standard conditions.
- the antigens M MIP and PAL recombinant proteins were incubated in saliva (150 ng / pl).
- Saliva without the addition of recombinant protein, negative control
- recombinant protein ng, positive control
- a marker (molecular weight marker) (was used to clearly identify the marker proteins MIP and PAL.
- the antigens M are stable in saliva both with and without a protease inhibitor, in particular also at 37.degree.
- Figure 10 shows the specificity of polyclonal a-MIP and a-PAL.
- the pathogens were used as samples in the Western blot analysis.
- a marker (molecular weight marker) was used to clearly identify the marker proteins M MIP and PAL on the basis of their size.
- the recombinant proteins (antigens) MIP and PAL were used as positive controls.
- recombinant MIP was used for ⁇ -PAL and recombinant PAL was used for ⁇ -MIP.
- FIG. 11 shows an exemplary laboratory sample of a lateral flow test LFT according to the invention.
- the figure shows the determination of the lower detection limit of simple lateral flow test strips LFT for MIP (quadruple determination).
- the principle of the test is essentially based on the system described in FIG. 7 (without control system 16 and sampling element).
- a reddish spot on the membrane indicates the specific detection of the marker protein M MIP.
- Saliva surrogate was used as a sample.
- the immunoconjugates are shown as dots, not stripes.
- the most sensitive test strips 12 achieved a sensitivity of approx. 2 ng / ml - 20 ng / ml (440 pM) per marker protein M in saliva surrogate.
- the detection limit of PAL was determined in a comparable test. This is less than 2 ng / ml in saliva surrogate.
- test systems 10 for MIP each comprising a control system 16.
- test systems 10 function essentially in accordance with the description of FIG. 7. Four MIP development patterns are shown, each after the end of the test (approx. 20 minutes).
- the test systems 10 each include an internal control system 16. This forms an additional band / line if the test (regardless of the test result) has been carried out correctly and has run correctly.
- Test systems 10 for the following samples are shown from left to right: human saliva as negative sample, 5x10 6 Legionella pneumophila in saliva, 5x10 5 Legionella pneumophila in saliva, 5x10 4 Legionella pneumophila in saliva.
- the control system 16 provided a signal after 10 minutes (upper of the two lines).
- the lower detection limit of MIP is approx. 1 x 10 5 intact Legionella pneumophila bacteria in human saliva per test element 12.
- a (red) control line can be seen in all tests, and a (red) test line can also be seen in the positive samples (greater than / equal to the detection limit).
- the sample shows no false-positive signal in the negative sample (even after an extended readout time of up to two hours, not shown).
- the lower detection limit for PAL is approx. 1 x 10 7 intact Legionella pneumophila bacteria in human saliva per test strip,
- FIG. 13a and 13b show, by way of example, the selection of antibody pairings for PAL for use in a test system 10 according to the invention.
- the aim is to select the pairs from the antibodies or immunoconjugates with which a sandwich assay for the lateral flow test can be set up (so-called “matching pairs”) (sandwich assay, cf. Fig. 7).
- test golds were used and the test line AKs were spotted.
- +++ stands for strong binding
- ++ for moderate binding
- Test gold AK # 1 is aggregated with nanogold. It is therefore necessary to find a stable test gold with this antibody in order to keep all combinations open
- FIG. 13a or 13b shows, by way of example, the selection of antibody pairings for MIP for use in a test system 10 according to the invention.
- the selection process for MIP is basically identical to the selection process for PAL, see FIGS. 13a and 13b.
- the aim is to select the pairs from antibodies or conjugates with which a sandwich assay can be set up (so-called “matching pairs”). All available MIP combinations were set up in the form of spot tests. This was done on different membranes in conjunction with different RP systems.
- the MIP pairings most suitable for the sandwich assay are:
- test gold AK # 4 with test line AK # 2 and vice versa test gold AK # 2 * with test line AK # 4
- the pairing AK # 5 / AK # 6 can also be used if, contrary to expectations, no sensitive and stable test can be set up with the above pairings.
- 15 shows exemplary conditions for the conjugation of polyclonal antibodies and nanogold.
- FIG. 16 shows schematically a method according to the invention for detecting Legionella in a sample.
- the method can be carried out at least partially with a test system 10 according to the invention, for example as shown in FIG. 7.
- the method comprises at least steps S1-S3.
- a test system 10 is provided.
- the test system 10 comprises a test element 12.
- a sample is applied to the test element 12.
- a third step S3 the presence of at least protein M, in particular MIP, PAL and / or FLA, is detected in the sample.
- the test system 10 comprises at least one specific binding partner B to which the at least one protein M binds.
- the detection takes place at least partially via the binding of the at least one protein M, in particular MIP, PAL and / or FLA, to the specific binding partner B.
- the method can furthermore comprise the step of determining the amount of the at least one protein.
- the method further comprises the step of lysing the sample.
- Lysing can take place, for example, with detergents (e.g. Triton X-100), SDS and / or Tween) or by means of ultrasound.
- detergents e.g. Triton X-100
- SDS styrene-maleic anhydride
- Tween styrene-maleic anhydride
- the method may further comprise the step of liquefying the sample.
- Liquefaction can take place at least partially by detergents and / or liquefiers.
- the aim of liquefaction can be to improve the chromatography of the sample using a lateral flow test.
- the sample can be saliva or sputum, for example.
- the lower detection limit of MIP is approx. 1 x 10 5 intact Legionella pneumophila bacteria in human saliva per test element 12.
- the lower detection limit for PAL is approx. 1 x 10 7 intact Legionella pneumophila bacteria in human saliva per test element 12.
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