[Quantification of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus with an immunological focus assay in 24 well plates] [Article in German]
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Abstract
Titres of lymphocytic choriomeningitis virus (LCMV) were determined on adherent fibroblast cell lines in 24, respectively 96 well plates. After absorption of virus by cells and 48 h incubation under a methylcellulose overlay, cell monolayers were fixed with 4% formaldehyde in phosphate buffered saline, permeabilized by incubating in 0.5% Triton X-100 in balanced salt solution and then stained with a monoclonal rat anti-LCMV and a peroxidase labeled second stage antibody. The sensitivity of the assay is within a factor of 2-4 of conventional plaquing methods. The method is quicker (2-3 days), as compared to conventional methods (4-6 days) and less expensive with respect to both workhours and materials involved. The method also detects poorly- or non-plaquin LCMV isolates, and therefore drastically reduces the needs for titration of LCMV in mice.
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