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A homogeneous enzyme immunoassay method for proteins is described. The assay components include a protein antigen--[beta]-galactosidase conjugate, antiprotein antibody, and a synthetic macromolecular substrate. When antibody binds to the conjugate, enzyme activity is inhibited up to 95% because of steric exclusion of the substrate. Free-protein antigen competes for antibody, thus preventing inhibition. The extent of inhibition is related to the concentration of protein analyte. The assay is simple to perform, highly sensitive, and is generally useful for proteins with wide structural variations.