Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004003",
  "term": "Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A laboratory technique used to detect and quantify specific antibodies, antigens, proteins, or hormones in a sample. It employs an enzyme linked to an antibody or antigen, which reacts with a substrate to produce a detectable signal, often a color change. ELISA is widely used in medical diagnostics and research for detecting infectious diseases or measuring cytokine levels.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "enzyme-linked immunospot assay"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 84, 1113. 'IUPAC glossary of terms used in immunotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2012)' on page 1161 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-11-06-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/enzyme-linked-immunosorbent-assay/"
}