Polyvinylamine-streptavidin complexes labeled with a europium chelator: a universal detection reagent for solid-phase time resolved fluorometric applications.

OBJECTIVES To describe the synthesis and characteristics of a new streptavidin-based universal detection reagent which is multiply labeled with the europium chelate of 4,7-bis(chlorosulfophenyl)-1, 10-phenanthroline-2,9-dicarboxylic-acid (BCPDA). METHODS AND RESULTS Polyvinylamine (PVA) was first labeled with biotin(b) and then with BCPDA to create (b)(x)-PVA-(BCPDA)(y). By mixing controlled amounts of this complex with streptavidin (SA) and a fixed amount of Eu(3+), we were able to produce the conjugate (SA)(z)-(b)(x)-PVA(BCPDA)(y)-Eu(3+). This conjugate is reactive, highly fluorescent, and stable for at least 12 months. It was used to develop model solid-phase time-resolved fluoroimmunoassays for biotinylated mouse IgG and prostate specific antigen (PSA). Detection limits achieved were around 1 to 2 ng/L ( approximately 3 x 10(-18) moles/assay). CONCLUSIONS A new universal detection reagent was synthesized, which can be used in combination with biotinylated reagents (e.g., antibodies, DNA probes, etc.) for the development of highly sensitive solid-phase time-resolved fluorescence-based assays.

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