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In-vitro method for producing antigen-specific human monoclonal antibodies

US5229275A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 1990
Grant dateJul 20, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/23
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of amplifying production of IgG, IgA and IgM antigen specific human monoclonal antibodies from transformed, T-cell depleted, human peripheral blood lymphocytes through the use of an adjuvant system consisting of 8-mercaptoguanosine and at least one of the cytokines interleukin-4 and interleukin-6. Also included in the invention is the adjuvant system and a kit comprising the system.

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