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Protocol Type: Endotoxin

Protocol Name: NCL Method STE-1.3: Detection and Quantification of Gram-Negative Bacterial Endotoxin Contamination in Nanoparticle Formulations Using the Gel-Clot LAL Assay

Protocol Abbreviation: STE-1.3

Protocol Version: 3


DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17917/VRHF-5Y74

Protocol File: 20240410_14-48-39-934_NCL_Method_STE-1.3.pdf

File Title: STE-1.3

Description: This document discusses the quantitative detection of Gram-negative bacterial endotoxin in nanoparticle preparations using the gel-clot Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL). The protocol for this assay is based on instructions provided with the reagents from Associates of Cape Cod as well as the USP standard 85 “Bacterial endotoxin test.” In lieu of detailing the exact procedure here, a “Bench Sheet” is provided that can be used in conjunction with the USP protocol.


Resource Type: Protocol

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