CIsaacs at organo.com ("Isaacs, Cary") wrote:
>> We are currently running ELISA's against collagen type 1 and are using
> a rabbit anti collagen antibody. However we are testing human sera
> and would like to find a control that's of the same species. I've
> read a paper (don't remember the author) where they used Rheumatoid
> Arthritis sera. Does anyone know where I could get sera from RA
> patients? Is there a better control?
>
You could consider using PSS (connective tissue disorder, Progressive
Systemic Sclerosis) patients. I known that the Department of Dermatology
at Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark have vast experience in
investigating collagen. In case you need introduction, feel free to
contact me.
Regards,
J. Hendel
Med Gas Lab
KAS Herlev
Tlf +45 44535300 ext. 3418
Fax +45 44535332
