LimulusamöbozytenLysat
Limulus amebocyte lysate, often abbreviated as LAL, is a reagent derived from the blood cells (amebocytes) of the horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus. These amebocytes contain a unique clotting system that reacts strongly to bacterial endotoxins, specifically lipopolysaccharides (LPS), which are components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria.
The LAL test is a sensitive and widely used method for detecting and quantifying endotoxins in a
The test can be performed using several methods, including gel clot, turbidimetric, and chromogenic assays. Each