Assay pad and method for determination of the presence of total

Details Assay pad and method for determination of the presence of total Assay pad and method for determination of the presence of total

1994-07-19

1997-05-27

Marx, Irene

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving viable micro-organism

435 34, 4352877, C12Q 110

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056331444

ABSTRACT:
Described here are procedures and kits for the selective detection of toxicants in environmental samples. Specifically exemplified are procedures and kits which are used to detect heavy metals. The presence of heavy metals is detected by observing the inhibition by the toxicant of a microbially produced enzyme.

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