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Peptide fragments containing HP and LP cross-links

US5140103A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 1, 1989
Grant dateAug 18, 1992
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2009

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

Abstract

A method of determining collagen degradation in vivo, including quantitating the concentration of a peptide in a body fluid, the peptide being a C-terminal type II collagen telopeptide containing a hydroxylysyl pyridinoline cross-link or a type III collagen telopeptide containing a hydroxylysyl pyridinoline cross-link. The method includes immunometric assays, fluorometric assays, and electrochemical titrations for quantitation. The structures of specific peptides having cross-links and kits for quantitating these peptides in a body fluid are described.

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