Diagnostic immunology is a powerful tool, widely used in clinical and biochemical
laboratories for detecting molecules. In recent years, the technique has been adaptated to …

Despite the large diffusion of natural organic substances in art-historical materials, their
characterization presents many challenges due to the chemical complexity and instability …

Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) analysis of proteins offers a particularly
promising approach for investigations in cultural heritage on account of its appreciated …

The identification and localization of organic components in the complex stratigraphy of
paintings play a crucial role in studies of painting techniques and authentication, restoration …

Paleontology, archeology, and art history provide crucial information for the understanding
of human evolution throughout ages and its habits. Past animal and plant species are also …

Antibody-based immunological approaches to identifying protein-based materials offer
several advantages over traditional methods of analyzing works of art. These techniques are …

In recent years, proteomics procedures have become increasingly popular for the
characterization of proteinaceous materials in ancient samples of several cultural heritage …

The characterization of the organic components in a complex, multilayered paint structure is
fundamental for studying painting techniques and for authentication and restoration …

The identification of proteinaceous components in paintings remains a challenging task for
several reasons. In addition to the minute amount of sample available, complex and variable …

A novel method for the analysis of proteinaceous materials present on painted surfaces was
developed by taking advantage of the adhesive ability of some fungal proteins which can …