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recombinant Lyme test |
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recombinant Lyme test,
a method of identifying infection by Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacterium that causes Lyme disease. A protein (P-39) specific to the bacterium, produced through recombinant DNA techniques and cloning in other bacteria, is the key component in the test. It causes a strong reaction in blood cells from persons with a B. burgdorferi infection. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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