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Differential assay of creatine phosphokinase isoenzymes

Assignee: CNA Holdings LLC
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Filing: 1975-09-26
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Granted: 1976-11-30
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Expires: 1995-09-26
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Abstract

Abstract A process for the determination of creatine phosphokinase MB-isoenzyme (CPK-MB) level in serum in which CPK is determined before and after MB-activation with 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane or 2-mercaptoethanol, preferably in an assay system using the ATP/ADP conversion. The difference in the two values found is due to the CPK-MB present. The invention is of particular utility in the diagnosis and treatment of myocardial damage.

Inventors

  • 👤 Parinam Srinivasa Rao
  • 👤 James J. Lukes
  • 👤 Hiltrud S. Mueller

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 22:07
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/48; C12Q1/50

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim 114 words
A process for determining the concentration of CPK-MB isoenzyme in a fluid to be tested comprising the steps of first determining the CPK activity in said fluid by use of the creatine: ATP/ADP conversion wherein said CPK has been activated by the inclusion in said fluid in the course of said activity determination of an activating thiol other than 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane and mercaptoethanol; separately determining a like activity subsequent to the addition to said fluid prior to said activity testing of a CPK-MB activator selected from the class consisting of 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane and mercaptoethanol and mixtures thereof; and determining said CPK-MB level as the arithmetic difference between the activities obtained in the two sub-procedures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 114 words
A process for determining the concentration of CPK-MB isoenzyme in a fluid to be tested comprising the steps of first determining the CPK activity in said fluid by use of the creatine: ATP/ADP conversion wherein said CPK has been activated by the inclusion in said fluid in the course of said activity determination of an activating thiol other than 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane and mercaptoethanol; separately determining a like activity subsequent to the addition to said fluid prior to said activity testing of a CPK-MB activator selected from the class consisting of 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane and mercaptoethanol and mixtures thereof; and determining said CPK-MB level as the arithmetic difference between the activities obtained in the two sub-procedures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said CPK-MB activator is the DTT isomer of said 1,4-dimercapto-2,3-dihydroxy butane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 114 words
A process for determining the concentration of CPK-MB isoenzyme in a fluid to be tested comprising the steps of first determining the CPK activity in said fluid by use of the creatine:ATP/ADP conversion wherein said CPK has been activated by the inclusion in said fluid in the course of said activity determination of a first activating thiol having an oxidation-reduction potential of higher than -0.31 volts; separately determining a like activity subsequent to the addition of said fluid prior to said activity testing of a second activating thiol having an oxidation-reduction potential of lower than -0.31 volts; and determing the CPK-MB level as the arithmetic difference between the activities obtained in the two sub-procedures.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 114 words
A process for determining the concentration of CPK-MB isoenzyme in a fluid to be tested comprising the steps of first determining the CPK activity in said fluid by use of the creatine:ATP/ADP conversion wherein said CPK has been activated by the inclusion in said fluid in the course of said activity determination of a first activating thiol having an oxidation-reduction potential of higher than -0.31 volts; separately determining a like activity subsequent to the addition of said fluid prior to said activity testing of a second activating thiol having an oxidation-reduction potential of lower than -0.31 volts; and determing the CPK-MB level as the arithmetic difference between the activities obtained in the two sub-procedures.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 16 words
A process in accordance with claim 3 wherein said second thiol is a vicinal hydroxy thiol.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 12 words
A process in accordance with claim 1 wherein said fluid is serum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 12 words
A process in accordance with claim 2 wherein said fluid is serum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 12 words
A process in accordance with claim 3 wherein said fluid is serum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 12 words
A process in accordance with claim 4 wherein said fluid is serum.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 12 words
A process in accordance with claim 5 wherein said fluid is serum.

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