A method for the radioimmunoassay of PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds and PGX is disclosed which utilizes antibodies formed against a prostaglandin mimic. Conjugates are disclosed which are formed by attaching a prostaglandin mimic to a carrier molecule. Antibodies are disclosed which are specific against PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds, PGH. sub. 2, and PGX. Complexes are disclosed which are formed by binding an antibody raised against a prostaglandin mimic with its corresponding authentic prostaglandin.
The present invention provides novel formulations of prostacyclin suitable for parenteral administration and methods for making and using these formulations. These novel formulations include a pharmaceutically acceptable stabilizing concentration of albumin as a constituent thereof. Such novel formulations of prostacyclin are useful for its conventional pharmacological and therapeutical purposes, most to inhibition of blood platelet aggregation.
A method for the radioimmunoassay of PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds and PGX is disclosed which utilizes antibodies formed against a prostaglandin mimic. Conjugates are disclosed which are formed by attaching a prostaglandin mimic to a carrier molecule. Antibodies are disclosed which are specific against PGE. sub. 1 -type and PGE. sub. 2 -type compounds, PGH. sub. 2, and PGX. Complexes are disclosed which are formed by binding an antibody raised against a prostaglandin mimic with its corresponding authentic prostaglandin.