Basophil activation test is a potent tool for the detection of IgE-dependent allergies in vitro. Here, an optimized protocol for basophil activation test is used to investigate drug hypersensitivity. A method for the efficient production of covalent drug-protein conjugates and their physicochemical characterization is described.
Steiner, M., Harrer, A., Lang, R., Schneider, M., Ferreira, F., Hawranek, T., Himly, M. Basophil Activation Test for Investigation of IgE-Mediated Mechanisms in Drug Hypersensitivity. J. Vis. Exp. (55), e3263, doi:10.3791/3263 (2011).