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A protamine-mediated heparin sensing device.

V C Yang1, W Chen

  • 1College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-1065.

ASAIO Transactions
|July 1, 1991
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A new protamine-mediated strip assay accurately detects heparin in plasma. This convenient method uses a color change for easy heparin level estimation, aiding clinical diagnostics.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Heparin monitoring is crucial in clinical settings.
  • Existing heparin assays can be complex or time-consuming.
  • A need exists for a rapid, user-friendly heparin detection method.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a convenient, protamine-mediated strip assay for quantifying plasma heparin.
  • To utilize the specific interaction between heparin and protamine for assay development.
  • To establish a visual, colorimetric method for heparin level estimation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a cellulose paper strip assay with immobilized protamine.
  • Utilizing a metachromatic color change of methylene blue dye (blue to purple) in the presence of heparin.

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  • Sample application to a fibrin cup on the strip, allowing heparin migration and binding.
  • Visualizing heparin-bound regions and measuring the length of the colored zone for quantification.

    • Main Results:

    • The assay successfully detected and differentiated heparin in clinically relevant concentrations.
    • The method relies on the specific heparin-protamine interaction and a visible color change.
    • Heparin levels were estimated by measuring the length of the purple region against a standard curve.

    Conclusions:

    • A convenient and effective protamine-mediated strip assay for heparin has been developed.
    • This assay offers a practical approach for assessing plasma heparin levels.
    • The device demonstrates potential for routine clinical use in heparin monitoring.