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Antibodies for mevalonic acid and methods for immunological determination of mevalonic acid by using them

US5470956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1994
Grant dateNov 28, 1995
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K16/18
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies are obtained specific to mevalonic acid, having low cross-reactivity with mevalonic acid analogues, such as glutaric acid, 3-methylglutaric acid and 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaric acid. The antibodies may be used for determination of mevalonic acid providing an immunoassay excellent in sensitivity, specificity and reproducibility.

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