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Detection of hepatitis B surface antigen (or antibody to same) with labeled synthetic peptide

US4591552A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 1982
Grant dateMay 27, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 29, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S930/26
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiolabeled or enzyme labeled peptide having no more than 60 amino acids in the chain of the peptide; the peptide having covalently linked amino acids disposed in a steric configuration which is recognized by and bound by an antibody. The labeled peptides can be utilized in various processes to detect the presence of a given antibody or antigen in a sample. Hepatitis B surface antigen and antibody to same may be so detected.

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