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The Properdin System and Immunity. III. The Zymosan Assay of Properdin

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Journal J Exp Med
Date 1956 Jan 1
PMID 13278451
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A detailed method for the zymosan assay of properdin is described, together with procedures for the preparation and standardization of reagents employed in the test. The reliability and reproducibility of the assay, as well as its limitations, are discussed.

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