This is the first, single-volume composite outlining both immuno- and receptor-assays. In the past ten years, employment of these assays has grown, particularly in industry. There are many books that cover one type or the other and many different systems available, leading to confusion among users. This book presents the fundamentals of each technique and introduces practical examples of equation use, antibody and receptor putrification, antigen labeling, immunization and establishment of antibodies for long-term storage. It contrasts the many different assay designs and addresses market trends as the context for developing immuno-assay goals. Immune and Receptor Assays in Theory and Practice helps the reader sort out the mess and develop the best assay for his application. TOC:Introduction.- Receptors at Work.- Receptors and Antibodies.- Receptor and Antibody Production.- Molecular Basis of Ligand-Receptor Interactions.- Immuno- and Receptor-Assay Design.- Analytical Signal: Generation and Detection.- The Sample.- Assay Validation.- Data Analysis, Processing and Presentation.