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Peptides which bind to anti-double stranded DNA antibody

US6001964A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 1995
Grant dateDec 14, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/104
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for identifying a peptide which binds to an anti-double stranded DNA antibody. The present invention also provides a class of peptides identified by the method of the present invention which bind to anti-double stranded DNA antibodies and compositions containing these peptides. The present invention also provides methods for the diagnosis and treatment of systemic lupus erythematosus utilizing the peptides of the present invention.

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