Use of monoclonal antibodies against bacterial adhesins
US4652448A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Monoclonal antibodies specific for surface antigens of bacteria which act as adhesins between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and, in particular, K-99 pili, and methods for production thereof are described. These monoclonal antibodies may be used for the prophylactic and therapeutic treatment of diseases induced by adhesin-bearing pathogens in animals and humans, and for the diagnostic identification of adhesin-bearing bacteria.
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