Luminex^tm multiplexed bead based immunoassays in biomarker quantitation

Multiplex immunoassay techniques allow the simultaneous measurement of the quantity of target proteins within a sample.  For example, in studies of the in vitro human skin system, up to thirty six different cellular markers of inflammation were simultaneously measured in each sample.  This simultaneous measurement allows for the rapid comprehensive screening of large numbers of specimens, significantly reducing costs.  In conjunction with mass spectrometry, multiplex immunoassay techniques are uniquely powerful tools for understanding biological systems and in drug development.  This technique maximizes the enhancement of realized value.