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Monoclonal antibodies reactive with a human atheroma associated antigen

US5597726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 30, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/83
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a naturally occurring, minimally modified LDL antigen which is present in human atherosclerotic lesions as well as in the serum of a high percentage of patients with coronary artery disease. The invention also comprises antibodies reactive with the antigen, hybridoma cell lines that produce the antibodies of the invention, and methods for using the antibodies in the diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerotic disease.

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