HPCE methods for the identification and quantitation of antibodies, their conjugates and complexes

We review here much of the existing literature that deals with analysis, resolution, characterization, and (at times) quantitation of antibodies in capillary electrophoresis modes. Each major mode of CE shown applicable to antibody analysis is described, along with the major applications of that mode for antibodies. Discussions are presented as to the mechanisms of antibody resolution in CE, interactions of various buffer components with the proteins leading to resolution, and methods of quantitation for antibodies. The literature is critically reviewed with regard to true application of CE for antibody analysis, limitations, information possible, information implied, and which samples have actually been assayed by CE modes. The literature is critically reviewed up to and including 1996, both for the scientific and commercial literature, especially vendor applications and real world applications possible.