Method for diagnosing a superantigen caused pathologial condition via assay of T-cells
US5336598A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 15, 1989 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2009 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12Q2600/158
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention teaches a method for determining levels of T-cell surface antigens in humans, specifically, V.beta. molecules. Measurement of such levels allows for diagnosis of pathological conditions, such as infections, where changes in these levels are indicative of a superantigen initiated pathological condition.
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