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Conjugate obtained by coupling a lectin and a specific ligand, containing such a conjugate and its applications in biology

US4526871A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 1981
Grant dateJul 2, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/827
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention relates to a conjugate of a specific ligand and a lectin, by covalent bonding. The product of the invention may, for example, be the conjugate of Concanavalin A and an antigen, a hapten, an antibody, a hormone or its receptor, an enzyme or its inhibitor or a lectin. Coupling being effected by means of glutaraldehyde or p-benzoquinone.

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