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Peptide fragments containing HP and LP cross-links

US4973666A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 1987
Grant dateNov 27, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/834
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for assaying bone resorption rates by quantitating the concentration of peptide fragments derived from bone collagen, found in a body fluid. The method includes immunometric assay, fluorometric assay and electrochemical titration. The structure of specific peptide fragments having 3-hydroxypyridinium cross-links found in urine of Paget's disease patients and procedures for making monoclonal antibodies is also described.

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