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Liposome composition for lupus assay

US4564599A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 1983
Grant dateJan 14, 1986
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An assay for detecting SLE antibodies utilizing a novel liposome composition in which there is entrapped a divalent cation responsive indicator. The presence of such antibodies is detected by their stabilization of the supermolecular structure of the liposomes. Such stabilization can be detected, and in certain cases, caused by, the addition of magnesium or calcium ions.

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