A microassay for protein determination using microwaves.

Recent developments in biochemistry demand faster screening methods which can work with small volumes. This is equally true for estimation of proteins as well. Akins and Tuan [1] have suggested the use of microwaves for enhancing the sensitivity of protein estimation by Lowry's method [2]. Young et al. [3] have described an automated colorimetric microassay system for protein estimation using an ELISA plate reader. In the present work, we describe a method which is based upon synergy of the above two approaches. The result is a fast and sensitive protocol which can work with small volumes.