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(57) [Summary] (Modified) [PROBLEMS] To use a composition and a BPI protein containing a BPI protein and an anionic compound, which (1) does not exhibit bactericidal activity and (2) exhibits endotoxin neutralizing activity. Providing a way. A method for measuring the amount of endotoxin in a sample obtained from a subject, comprising contacting the sample with BPI protein under conditions such that an endotoxin-BPI protein complex is formed. Determining the amount of endotoxin in the sample by measuring the amount of the conjugate. |