Iodination of insulin using N-dichloro-p-toluene sulphonamide(dichloramine-T) has been standardised. Dichloramine-T, a water insoluble derivative of chloramine-T showed excellent properties as an iodination reagent, for the preparation of radiolabeled insulin for use in radioimmunoassay. Iodination using dichloramine-T could be done at as low as 0.5-2 micrograms of the reagent, and at this concentration the molar ratio worked out to 1:3 to 1:12 (protein:dichloramine-T). Iodination yields of greater than 90% were obtained at pH 5-7. Evaluation of the iodinated tracer for suitability in radioimmunoassay was carried out by estimating radiochemical purity, immunological purity, non specific binding and stability on storage.
Mild radioiodination of insulin with dichloramine-T. Publishing Authors By Initials