Could someone share his/her experience in using SOMAmers reagents in detecting the same protein using Aptamers or antibodies?

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Could someone share his/her experience in using SOMAmers (Slow Off-rate Modified Aptamer) reagents in detecting the same protein using Aptamers or antibodies?

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