This protocol describes a simple chemical oxidation method for labeling antibodies with iodine. Iodide-125 (supplied as NaI) is oxidized to form iodine-125 (I2), which attacks tyrosyl and histidyl side chains. The iodinated antibodies are easily detected and quantitated using gamma counters or film. They are used primarily in immunoassays, but other techniques can be adapted conveniently to the iodine detection method. - [Read Labeling Antibodies with Iodine Protocol]
Protocol for the recovery of a highly viable fraction for use in fertilization. Protocol uses an iodinated density gradient medium to adjust the density of the raw ejaculate to approx 1.170 g/ml by mixing with a high density medium (Ï >1.26 g/ml) and loading it beneath a discontinuous gradient. - [Read Purification of viable bovine spermatozoa of normal morphology.]