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A microwave-assisted microassay for lipases

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A quick and efficient two-step assay for monitoring and screening lipase activity that uses a microtitre plate is described.

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This work was supported by project funds from Department of Science and Technology (Government of India). Financial support provided by CSIR to SJ (SRF) and UGC to PJ (JRF) is also gratefully acknowledged.

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  1. Chemistry Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Hauz Khas, New Delhi, 110016, India

    Parul Jain, Sulakshana Jain & M. N. Gupta

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Jain, P., Jain, S. & Gupta, M.N. A microwave-assisted microassay for lipases. Anal Bioanal Chem 381, 1480–1482 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00216-005-3105-8

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