Antibodies for mevalonic acid and methods for immunological determination of mevalonic acid by using them
US5591648A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2015 |
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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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