https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.I02973
The technique used for the physical or chemical fixation of cells,
organelles
, enzymes
, or other proteins
(e.g. monoclonal antibodies
) onto a solid support, into a solid matrix or retained by a membrane
, in order to increase their stability and make possible their repeated or continued use. The principle is also used for affinity chromatography
.