Production of Highly Specific Antibodies to 1.ALPHA.,25-Dihydroxyvitamin D3 Utilizing a Novel Haptenic Derivative Having a Chemical Bridge at 11.ALPHA.-Position.
The production of highly specific antibodies to 1 alpha,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 1a utilizing a novel haptenic derivative 2, which was synthesized from 11 alpha,25-dihydroxycholesterol via 21 steps, has been reported. The properties of the obtained antibodies are also described.