Peptides and monoclonal antibodies
US6024955A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 31, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 31, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2039/505
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A peptide corresponding to a portion of human vascular permeability factor (VPF) and a VPF monoclonal antibody recognizing the peptide are provided. The peptide of the invention is useful as an antigen for preparing a monoclonal antibody against VPF and as a reagent for biochemical analysis. The monoclonal antibody of the invention reactive with the above peptide is useful not only as a reagent for biochemical analysis but also as a diagnostic agent or therapeutic agent for various diseases such as cancer.
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