Endotoxin Detection Using LAL Reagents: Methods and Applications
# Endotoxin Detection Using LAL Reagents: Methods and Applications ## Introduction to LAL Reagents for Endotoxin Testing Endotoxins, also known as lipopolysaccharides (LPS), are toxic components of the outer membrane of Gram-negative bacteria. Their presence in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and other healthcare products can cause severe pyrogenic reactions in humans. The Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL)…