Porcine E-selectin
US6040428A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 25, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07K14/70564
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A porcine E-selectin protein, its amino acid sequence, the sequence of a cDNA encoding the protein, antibodies reactive with the protein, and methods for the use of these molecules are disclosed. The molecules are used to diagnose the rejection of xenotransplanted pig organs, as well as to prevent and treat such transplant rejection.
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