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Mouse monoclonal antibodies to hiv-1p24 and their use in diagnostic tests

US5173399A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 1988
Grant dateDec 22, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S435/975
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides monoclonal antibodies demonstrating specific reactivity with HIV-1 p24. One monoclonal antibody designated 31-42-19 recognizes an unique epitope on HIV-1 p24 that is not immunogenic in humans. 31-42-19 also reacts with an antigenically cross reactive epitope on HIV-2 p24. Another monoclonal antibody designated 31-90-25 recognizes an epitope within a highly immunogenic region of HIV-1 p24. The present invention also provides cell lines capable of producing these monoclonal antibodies. The invention also includes a highly sensitive enzyme immunoassay for the detection of HIV-1 p24 in biological fluids, using a monoclonal antibody mixture. The present invention further provides methods for the use of these monoclonal antibodies for the detection of anti-HIV-1 p24 antibodies and HIV-2 p24 antigen in biological samples.

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