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Monoclonal antibodies against alveolar surfactant protein

US4656253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 1985
Grant dateApr 7, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/809
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Monoclonal antibodies specific for a protein associated with a lung surfactant complex, decreased levels of which are related to respiratory distress syndrome, are disclosed. The antibodies are useful for prediction and diagnosis of respiratory problems in newborns.

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