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Method of isolating CA 125 antigen

US5059680A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1986
Grant dateOct 22, 1991
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/853
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A preparation of an isolated immunoreactive CA 125 Antigen, and a method of isolating it is disclosed. CA 125 Antigen is a glycoprotein having a molecular weight of about 200kD, and a carbohydrate-content of about 24%. The CA 125 Antigen is isolated from a cell culture medium by acid precipitation, and is subsequently purified by size exclusion chromatography and immunoaffinity chromatography.

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