Babesiosis antigen and method for preparation
US4661348A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K39/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparation of babesiosis antigen including the steps of: (i) forming a crude babesiosis antigenic fraction which is derived from a lysate of Babesia infected erythrocytes or soluble fraction thereof; (ii) forming monoclonal antibody to said babesiosis antigen fraction by cloning antibody producing cells from an animal having been administered thereto said babesiosis antigen fraction; (iii) absorbing said monoclonal antibody onto an absorbent and passing said babesiosis antigenic fraction through said absorbent whereby an antigen specific to said monoclonal antibody may be bound thereto; and (iv) separating the specific antigen from the monoclonal antibody.
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